Population 5,314 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Summerton
Household size in Summerton
| Period | Summerton | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.48 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.50 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.27 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.53 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.05 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in Summerton run a little small, averaging 2.53 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. South Carolina as a whole looks much the same. Household size has crept up from 2.48 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
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 Summerton
| Period | Summerton | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.8 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 49.2 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 52.1 | 40.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 50.9 | 41.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.1 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 50.9, Summerton is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 48.8, mirroring the country. Of the 172 South Carolina cities with 5,000+ people, only 13 are older.
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 Summerton
| Period | Summerton | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.3% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.7% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.4% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.0% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.3 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in Summerton (13.0%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 5.3 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Summerton
Renters in Summerton
| Period | Summerton | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.9% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.3% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.6% | 30.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.7% | 28.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 22.7% of households in Summerton rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 63.1% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the northwest; owners are most common in the east.
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 Summerton
| Period | Summerton | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.8% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 35.0% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 34.1% | 13.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 35.9% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 35.9% of the housing in Summerton, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has risen 3.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 Summerton
| Period | Summerton | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1987 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Summerton is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1989, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. South Carolina as a whole looks much the same. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the north has the oldest housing.
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 Summerton
| Period | Summerton | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $544 | $780 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $433 | $859 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $597 | $984 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $776 | $1,294 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$233 | +$514 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Summerton costs $776 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $233 a month from 2006–10, a 43% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 22.9% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the northwest and lowest in the southwest.
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 Summerton
Bachelor's degrees in Summerton
| Period | Summerton | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.7% | 25.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.8% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.0% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.1% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.5 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Summerton: 24.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 11.5 points, as it has nationally.
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 Summerton
| Period | Summerton | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 73.8% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 78.0% | 85.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 81.0% | 87.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 83.1% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.3 pts | +6.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in six adults in Summerton never finished high school, well above the national share: only 83.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 9.3 points, as it has nationally. Summerton has a lower share of high school graduates than at least four in five South Carolina cities.
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 Summerton
| Period | Summerton | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.7% | 9.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 18.6% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.8% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −9.4 pts | −4.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Summerton than nationally: unemployment was 4.3%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 9.4 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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).
Summerton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summerton | 2.53 | 50.9 | 13.0% | 22.7% | 35.9% | 1989 | $776 | 24.1% | 83.1% | 4.3% |
| St. Paul | 3.04 | 46.8 | 12.4% | 39.6% | 30.6% | 1984 | $903 | 23.0% | 74.9% | 5.8% |
| Silver | 2.45 | 41.0 | 9.9% | 25.3% | 16.8% | 1983 | $788 | 15.7% | 79.5% | 17.9% |
| Jordan | 2.43 | 50.0 | 7.3% | 14.9% | 37.2% | 1993 | $769 | 14.3% | 77.8% | 8.0% |
| Panola | 3.07 | 45.8 | 12.3% | 22.7% | 32.9% | 1982 | $856 | 14.5% | 72.0% | 15.4% |
| Manning | 2.27 | 49.1 | 11.9% | 33.7% | 17.3% | 1989 | $778 | 18.0% | 85.4% | 5.9% |
| Davis Station | 2.44 | 40.6 | 14.3% | 27.0% | 11.2% | 1989 | $859 | 11.1% | 80.9% | 6.5% |
| Vance | 2.35 | 49.9 | 14.5% | 23.2% | 25.4% | 1983 | $898 | 8.5% | 83.1% | 7.1% |
| Santee | 2.84 | 45.1 | 13.0% | 15.3% | 17.1% | 1991 | $883 | 20.1% | 86.7% | 4.5% |
| Rimini | 3.11 | 32.7 | 16.5% | 14.3% | 14.7% | 1995 | $943 | 8.3% | 81.1% | 13.0% |
| Lone Star | 2.28 | 49.2 | 4.4% | 17.1% | 25.9% | 1991 | $1,021 | 25.2% | 84.7% | 5.1% |
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 Summerton. 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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