Population 17,313 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Summerfield
Household size in Summerfield
| Period | Summerfield | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.81 | 2.48 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.78 | 2.50 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.86 | 2.50 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.91 | 2.46 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.09 | −0.02 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Summerfield is a place of big households: 2.91 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Household size has climbed from 2.81 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Only 26 of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Summerfield
| Period | Summerfield | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.8 | 37.6 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.8 | 38.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.2 | 39.9 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.4 | 39.7 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.6 | +2.1 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
Summerfield skews older than the country: its median age is 43.4, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 41.8 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the southwest, the oldest in the center.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Summerfield
| Period | Summerfield | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 13.1% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 13.7% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 13.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.6% | 12.4% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Summerfield than nationally: 9.6%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 3.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Summerfield
Renters in Summerfield
| Period | Summerfield | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 33.8% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.6% | 36.0% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.8% | 37.4% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 10.9% | 36.2% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Summerfield is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 10.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 33.6% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people, only 12 have a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Summerfield
| Period | Summerfield | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 11.5% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 11.2% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 11.8% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 10.2% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Summerfield: 6.0% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy is down 3.4 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 28 of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Summerfield
| Period | Summerfield | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1994 | 1980 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1996 | 1980 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1996 | 1982 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1999 | 1983 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +3 | +7 | +6 |
Summerfield has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1999, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1994 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Summerfield has newer homes than the great majority of North Carolina cities.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Summerfield
| Period | Summerfield | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $627 | $740 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,059 | $804 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,043 | $888 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,249 | $1,154 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$622 | +$414 | +$528 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Summerfield costs $1,249 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are higher than in the Greensboro area overall ($1,154). Rent has climbed $622 a month since 2006–10, up 99%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 26.2% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Summerfield
Bachelor's degrees in Summerfield
| Period | Summerfield | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.0% | 26.1% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 45.9% | 27.2% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 52.0% | 29.3% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 57.4% | 32.6% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.4 pts | +6.5 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
Summerfield is highly educated: nearly six in ten adults 25 and older (57.4%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 11.4 points, as it has nationally. Only 16 of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Summerfield
| Period | Summerfield | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.3% | 83.3% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.6% | 85.3% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.3% | 86.8% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.5% | 89.0% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +5.7 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Summerfield: 96.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.2 points, in line with the national trend. Of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people, only 21 have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Summerfield
| Period | Summerfield | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 9.2% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 10.8% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.3% | 4.6% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.2 pts | −4.5 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Summerfield has been strong: just 2.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people, only 23 have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 5.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Summerfield compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summerfield | 2.91 | 43.4 | 9.6% | 10.9% | 6.0% | 1999 | $1,249 | 57.4% | 96.5% | 2.3% |
| Stokesdale | 2.73 | 43.3 | 12.7% | 14.8% | 5.5% | 1996 | $1,199 | 33.8% | 89.5% | 5.6% |
| Oak Ridge | 2.88 | 45.9 | 4.1% | 7.6% | 7.1% | 1999 | $1,496 | 54.8% | 97.9% | 2.0% |
| Ellisboro | 2.53 | 36.3 | 12.9% | 16.5% | 7.4% | 1994 | $597 | 15.0% | 89.3% | 0.0% |
| Browns Summit | 2.75 | 38.4 | 12.0% | 29.2% | 8.3% | 1996 | $1,264 | 33.5% | 93.2% | 3.3% |
| Belews Creek | 2.45 | 48.6 | 6.0% | 4.2% | 5.2% | 1996 | $1,327 | 29.9% | 90.5% | 4.5% |
| Pine Hall | 2.57 | 33.4 | 4.1% | 23.3% | 9.1% | 1992 | $594 | 9.2% | 93.4% | 1.4% |
| Madison | 2.30 | 47.6 | 9.3% | 20.5% | 9.6% | 1984 | $715 | 16.8% | 87.7% | 5.3% |
| Monroeton | 1.98 | 60.0 | 5.7% | 10.5% | 4.8% | 1980 | $1,037 | 19.5% | 82.6% | 0.0% |
| Kernersville | 2.43 | 42.3 | 9.7% | 28.0% | 7.1% | 1993 | $1,281 | 34.9% | 91.9% | 4.4% |
| McLeansville | 2.66 | 42.0 | 12.3% | 14.0% | 7.1% | 1998 | $1,239 | 30.3% | 92.4% | 4.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Summerfield. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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