State
County
Land Area (mi²)
19.7 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,736.50/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
1.26%
Growth Since 2010
24.19%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Summerville, South Carolina Population 2021
53,887
Summerville is a city located in Dorchester County South Carolina. With a 2020 population of 53,887, it is the 7th largest city in South Carolina and the 729th largest city in the United States . Summerville is currently growing at a rate of 1.26% annually and its population has increased by 24.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 43,392 in 2010. Summerville reached it's highest population of 53,887 in 2021. Spanning over 20 miles, Summerville has a population density of 2,736 people per square mile.
The average household income in Summerville is $79,699 with a poverty rate of 11.70%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,108 per month, and the median house value is $207,800. The median age in Summerville is 35.6 years, 34.5 years for males, and 36.5 years for females.
Summerville Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Summerville was:
- White: 71.18%
- Black or African American: 21.38%
- Two or more races: 3.07%
- Asian: 1.92%
- Other race: 1.91%
- Native American: 0.52%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.01%
The current population of Summerville, South Carolina is 53,887 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 51,880.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 43,392.
Summerville, South Carolina Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37,753 | 71.18% |
| Black or African American | 11,338 | 21.38% |
| Two or More Races | 1,630 | 3.07% |
| Asian | 1,017 | 1.92% |
| Some Other Race | 1,014 | 1.91% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 278 | 0.52% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.01% |
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Summerville Population by Race
Summerville Population Pyramid $2021
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Summerville Population by Age
Summerville Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 19,374 | 2.72 | 63.6 |
| Married | 9,167 | 3.33 | 79.8 |
| Non Family | 6,244 | 1.27 | 50.9 |
| Female | 3,144 | 3.54 | 46.1 |
| Male | 819 | 3.87 | 46.4 |
3.34
Average Family Size
2.72
Average Household Size
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Summerville Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,128 | 3.23% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,778 | 5.10% |
| High School Graduate | 8,870 | 25.43% |
| Some College | 8,148 | 23.36% |
| Associates Degree | 4,602 | 13.19% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,607 | 18.94% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,748 | 10.75% |
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Summerville Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Summerville Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 24,794 | 23,543 | 8,038 |
| Black | 6,725 | 5,668 | 1,398 |
| Hispanic | 1,508 | 1,261 | 402 |
| 2+ Races | 844 | 720 | 273 |
| Asian | 770 | 510 | 260 |
| Other Race | 700 | 577 | 98 |
| Native American | 123 | 123 | |
| Islander | 7 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 33.77%.
Summerville Educational Attainment by Race
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$42,445
Average Earnings
$50,907
Average Male
$34,345
Average Female
Summerville Earnings by Educational Attainment
Summerville Language by Age
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Summerville Language
93.84% of Summerville residents speak only English, while 6.16% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.04% of the population.
Summerville Language
Summerville Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 11,252 | 2,974 | 26.43% |
| White | 35,885 | 2,344 | 6.53% |
| Multiple | 1,626 | 345 | 21.22% |
| Hispanic | 2,659 | 234 | 8.80% |
| Asian | 1,017 | 177 | 17.40% |
| Other | 1,012 | 113 | 11.17% |
| Native | 278 | 66 | 23.74% |
11.70%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.61%
Male Poverty Rate
12.73%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Summerville
The race most likely to be in poverty in Summerville is Black, with 26.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Summerville is White, with 6.53% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.23%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.14%.
Summerville Poverty
Summerville Poverty Rate by Education
Summerville Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
47.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.9%
Male Marriage Rate
44.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Summerville Married by Age and Sex
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Summerville Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Summerville Marital Status by Race
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Summerville Marital Status
Summerville Veterans by War
Summerville Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,022 | 14.01% |
| Black | 1,235 | 15.67% |
| Hispanic | 253 | 14.23% |
| Other Race | 92 | 11.21% |
| 2+ Races | 85 | 8.98% |
| Asian | 26 | 3.14% |
Summerville Veterans by Race
Summerville Veterans by Education
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8.50%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.82%
Veteran Disability Rate
Summerville Veterans by Education
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66.9%
Labor Force Participation
62.5%
Employment Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
Summerville Employment by Age
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Summerville Employment by Race
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Summerville Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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95.39%
Native Born
4.61%
Foreign Born
2.48%
Non Citizen
2.12%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.39% of Summerville residents were born in the United States, with 45.70% having been born in South Carolina. 2.48% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Summerville Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 53,887 | 669 | 1.26% |
| 2020 | 53,218 | 669 | 1.27% |
| 2019 | 52,549 | 669 | 1.29% |
| 2018 | 51,880 | 363 | 0.70% |
| 2017 | 51,517 | 1,301 | 2.59% |
| 2016 | 50,216 | 989 | 2.01% |
| 2015 | 49,227 | 1,857 | 3.92% |
| 2014 | 47,370 | 1,418 | 3.09% |
| 2013 | 45,952 | 1,242 | 2.78% |
| 2012 | 44,710 | 728 | 1.66% |
| 2011 | 43,982 | 807 | 1.87% |
| 2010 | 43,175 | 15,423 | 4.52% |
| 2000 | 27,752 | 5,233 | 2.11% |
| 1990 | 22,519 | 16,151 | 13.46% |
| 1980 | 6,368 | 2,529 | 5.19% |
| 1970 | 3,839 | 206 | 0.55% |
| 1960 | 3,633 | 321 | 0.93% |
| 1950 | 3,312 | 289 | 0.92% |
| 1940 | 3,023 | 444 | 1.60% |
| 1930 | 2,579 | 29 | 0.11% |
| 1920 | 2,550 | 350 | 0.74% |
| 1900 | 2,200 | 0.00% |