Summers County's estimated 2026 population is 11,470 with a growth rate of -0.32% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Summers County is the 42nd largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 13,939 and has seen a growth of -17.71% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Summers County includes 91.9% White, 5.72% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Native American, other race and multiracial populations.
White (91.9%)
Black or African American (5.72%)
Two or more races (2.13%)
Native American (0.18%)
Other race (0.08%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,874 | 91.9% |
| Black or African American | 677 | 5.72% |
| Two or more races | 252 | 2.13% |
| Native American | 21 | 0.18% |
| Other race | 9 | 0.08% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Summers County's average per capita income is $38,233. Household income levels show a median of $42,544. The poverty rate stands at 19.21%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $82,031 | - |
| Families | $64,814 | $75,221 |
| Households | $42,544 | $59,666 |
| Non Families | $28,094 | $39,096 |
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