Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Summerville, GA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,408

Median Agei

45.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

72.3%3,186

Black

21.6%954

Two or More

4.2%183

Hispanic/Latino

1.5%68

Asian

0.3%13

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.4%134

High School Diploma

23.5%717

Some College (<1 yr)

5%152

Some College (1+ yr)

20.4%622

Associate's Degree

9.2%279

Bachelor's Degree

2.5%77

Master's Degree

3.1%93

Professional Degree

0.9%28

HS or Higher

69%

BA or Higher

6.5%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$99,000

Median Renti

$593

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

42.6%852

Renter-Occupied

57.4%1,147

Total Units

2,305

Homeownership

42.6%

Vacancy Rate

13.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

15.7%134

$50K–$100K

35.2%300

$100K–$150K

12.3%105

$150K–$200K

12.7%108

$200K–$300K

8.1%69

$300K–$500K

1.3%11

$500K–$1M

14.7%125

Rent Distribution

Under $500

391

$500–$750

287

$750–$1,000

285

$1,000–$1,250

155

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

3.3%76

2000–2009

4%93

1990–1999

15.1%347

1980–1989

14.5%334

1970–1979

18.3%421

1960–1969

8.7%200

1950–1959

20.5%473

1940–1949

8%185

1939 or earlier

7.6%176

Heating Fuel

Electricity

58.6%1,171

Utility Gas

38.8%775

Bottled/LP Gas

1.4%27

Wood

0.9%17

No Fuel

0.5%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$32,662

Mean Household Incomei

$47,051

Per Capita Incomei

$22,396

Poverty Ratei

24.1%

Unemploymenti

3.9%

Labor Forcei

1,603

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

13.9%277

$10K–$15K

11.6%232

$15K–$20K

6.6%132

$20K–$25K

8.4%167

$25K–$30K

5.7%114

$30K–$35K

10%200

$35K–$40K

1.1%22

$40K–$45K

0.5%9

$45K–$50K

4.1%82

$50K–$60K

19.9%397

$60K–$75K

5.3%105

$75K–$100K

3%60

$100K–$125K

3.1%62

$125K–$150K

4.9%98

$150K–$200K

0.7%14

$200K+

1.4%28

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

330

Residentsi

543

Avg. Tenant Renti

$376/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers6 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8312 homes95% occupied$379/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC12 homes96% occupied$300/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $32,662/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $10K/yr

62.5%

Very low income$10K–$16K/yr

32.4%

Low income$16K–$26K/yr

5.1%

Who Receives This Housing

77.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

24% of subsidized households are minority

21.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

47% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1022.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,503

Avg. Commutei

34.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,540

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

275(7.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.6%Insured

8.4%Uninsured

Summerville, GA Population, Income & Demographics 2026