Summit, South Dakota Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Summit, South Dakota Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Summit, South Dakota had a total population of 359, the 180th largest town in South Dakota, with a median household income of $60,000, which is 20% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 14.5%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Only 4.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x.

Summit Quick Facts

Population 359

Median Household Income $60,000

Median Home Value $98,100

Poverty Rate 14.5%

Unemployment Rate 4.9%

Median Age 29.5 years

Homeownership Rate 64.8%

Affordability Ratio 1.6x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 4.9%

High School Graduation Rate 92.2%

Diversity Index 54/100

Population 359 180th of 439

Median Income $60,000 average

Poverty Rate 14.5% 16% higher than national

Median Home Value $98,100 below average

How Summit Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	389	359	-7.7%
Median household income	$57,500	$60,000	+4.3%
Median home value	$84,000	$98,100	+16.8%

How Summit Compares

Median Household Income

Summit

$60,000

$75,081

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Summit

$98,100

$257,400

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.8%

$25K-$50K 28.7%

$50K-$100K 30.3%

$100K+ 26.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.3%

$10K-$15K

8.2%

$15K-$20K

2.5%

$20K-$25K

0.8%

$25K-$30K

4.1%

$30K-$35K

11.5%

$35K-$40K

5.7%

$40K-$45K

4.9%

$45K-$50K

2.5%

$50K-$60K

6.6%

$60K-$75K

11.5%

$75K-$100K

12.3%

$100K-$125K

10.7%

$125K-$150K

8.2%

$150K-$200K

5.7%

$200K+

1.6%

Employment

4.9% Unemployment Rate State: 2.9%|National: 5.2%

70.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 64.8%

Renter 35.3%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.6x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $763/mo 15.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

32.6%

18-34

19.8%

35-54

24.8%

55-74

20.3%

75+

2.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 35 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Summit Rankings in South Dakota

#180 Population of 439

#204 Median Income of 345

#363 Education of 438

#210 Home Value of 315

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Other Cities in Roberts County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Sisseton	2,670	$48,875	18.8%	$109,200
Agency Village	980	$50,625	27.3%	$257,100
Rosholt	428	$64,861	13.0%	$116,400
Wilmot	381	$59,583	12.5%	$78,300
New Effington	269	$50,208	20.7%	$68,000
Peever	145	$41,750	42.1%	$38,600
Long Hollow	128	N/A	56.3%	N/A
Peever Flats	119	$60,375	9.2%	N/A
Claire City	107	$62,500	15.9%	$77,100
Corona	87	$65,000	0.0%	$85,000

Cities Similar to Summit

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Ethan	346	$60,417	$152,300	17.1%	12.1%
Wilmot	381	$59,583	$78,300	27.4%	12.5%
Hermosa	353	$53,203	$148,800	7.5%	14.2%
Iroquois	389	$59,926	$156,300	19.1%	2.3%
Spring Creek	330	N/A	N/A	0.0%	93.3%

A note before these figures: with a population of 359, Summit's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Summit is a small community located in South Dakota, within Roberts County. The total population is 359. It ranks as the 180th most populous out of 439 Census-designated places in South Dakota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Summit is 29.5 years. This is 22% lower than the state median of 38.0 years. With 32.6% of the population under 18, Summit has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Summit is $60,000. This is 20% lower than the state median of $75,081. It is also 26% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.5%. This is 21% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. The unemployment rate is 4.9%. This is 68% higher than the state rate of 2.9%. The median home value is $98,100. Housing costs are 62% lower than the state median of $257,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Summit is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 64.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% lower than the state average of 68.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Summit is White (non-Hispanic), making up 63.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.1%. The Black or African American population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 2.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (8.1% vs 4.8%).

Education

4.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 85% lower than the state rate of 31.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Summit, South Dakota is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against South Dakota state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 439 Census-designated places in South Dakota. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Summit, South Dakota?

Summit, South Dakota has a population of 359 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Summit, SD?

The median household income in Summit is $60,000, which is 26% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Summit, SD?

The poverty rate in Summit is 14.5%. This means approximately 52 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Summit, South Dakota?

Summit's population is 63.2% White, 0.6% Black, 8.1% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Summit, SD?

The median home value in Summit is $98,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.6x.

How educated is Summit, South Dakota?

4.9% of adults (25+) in Summit hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 3.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.