Summit Population

1880–2026

10,668

2026 projection

4.4% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Summit. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
202610,668-850.79%
202510,753-250.23%
202410,778+630.59%
202310,715-290.27%
202210,744-1641.50%
202110,908-2532.27%
202011,161-750.67%
201911,236-480.43%
201811,284-740.65%
201711,358-760.66%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Summit has a population change lower than Cook County, Illinois, and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Illinois−0.6%
  • Cook County−1.3%
  • Summit−3.3%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Summit Demographics

38.1median age

Median age

Female35.3 yrs
Male38.6 yrs

Adults

8,429
1,887 seniors (65+) · 22% of adults6,542 other adults

Sex

Female 48.4% · 5,254Male 51.6% · 5,592

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 108 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Summit Income

$61,863median household income

Median household income

$61,863

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$40,835

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

11.2%

About 1 in 9 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Summit Marital Status

47% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married47%44%50%
Never married40%46%34%
Divorced7%7%8%
Widowed5%2%9%
Separated<1%1%<1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201