Summerville, South Carolina Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Summerville, South Carolina is 51,262 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 7th-largest city in South Carolina. The median household income is $78,621, the median home value is $295,700, and the median age is 38.1.

The population has grown 21.9% since 2010 (43,175 → 52,625).

51,262

Population

2268

People / sq mi

$78,621

Median Income

$295,700

Median Home Value

Summerville covers 22.6 sq mi of land at 2268 people per square mile.

About Summerville, SC

Summerville is a city in South Carolina with a population of 51,262. It ranks #7 among cities in South Carolina by population. The median age is 38.1, in line with the national median. The population is 47.1% male and 52.9% female.

The median household income in Summerville is $78,621, above the US median of $74,580. 7.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $295,700, with monthly rent averaging $1,414. The homeownership rate of 68.0% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Summerville reflects 31.7% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 8.2% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 30.1 minutes each way.

Summerville town Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Summerville town had a population of 43,175 in 2010 and 52,625 in 2024, a 21.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 52,625 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.44%.

52,625

Population (2024)

43,175

Population (2010)

52,625

Peak (2024)

1.44%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	43,175	-	-	estimate
2011	43,982	+807	+1.87%	estimate
2012	44,710	+728	+1.66%	estimate
2013	45,952	+1,242	+2.78%	estimate
2014	47,370	+1,418	+3.09%	estimate
2015	49,227	+1,857	+3.92%	estimate
2016	50,216	+989	+2.01%	estimate
2017	51,517	+1,301	+2.59%	estimate
2018	51,880	+363	+0.70%	estimate
2019	52,549	+669	+1.29%	estimate
2020	50,957	-1,592	-3.03%	estimate
2021	51,239	+282	+0.55%	estimate
2022	51,560	+321	+0.63%	estimate
2023	51,818	+258	+0.50%	estimate
2024	52,625	+807	+1.56%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	68.1%
Black or African American	20.5%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.8%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Economy & Income

$78,621

Median Household Income

$39,271

Per Capita Income

7.3%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$295,700

Median Home Value

$1,414

Median Rent

68.0%

Owner-Occupied

Education

93.6%

High School+

31.7%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.1%

Drive Alone

82.8%

Public Transit

8.2%

Work From Home

30.1 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

47.3%

Foreign Born

92.8%

Non-English at Home

11.8%

Veterans

16.0%

With Disability

89.2%

Health Insurance

97.2%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management	26.6%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	10.2%
Education, Health Care & Social Services	9.9%
Manufacturing	9.1%
Construction	7.6%
Retail Trade	7.4%
Public Administration	6.4%
Information	3.5%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	3.4%
Transportation & Warehousing	1.3%
Agriculture & Mining	0.2%

Largest cities in South Carolina

Charleston (152,014)Columbia (138,019)North Charleston (117,460)Mount Pleasant (92,662)Rock Hill (74,769)Greenville (71,755)Goose Creek (46,964)Sumter (43,065)Florence (40,205)Greer (39,191)View all South Carolina cities →

Largest counties in South Carolina

Greenville County (537,575)Richland County (418,725)Charleston County (414,711)Horry County (368,937)Spartanburg County (338,096)

Part of South Carolina

South Carolina demographic profile All South Carolina data →

Metro areas in South Carolina

Charlotte (2,712,818)Greenville (945,301)Columbia (839,868)Charleston (817,756)Augusta (618,022)Myrtle Beach (368,937)Spartanburg (365,086)Hilton Head Island (222,781)All US metros →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Summerville, South Carolina has a population of 51,262 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 7th-largest city in South Carolina.

The median household income in Summerville, South Carolina is $78,621, with 7.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Summerville, South Carolina is $295,700, with median monthly rent at $1,414 and a homeownership rate of 68.0%.

The median age in Summerville, South Carolina is 38.1 years. The population is 47.1% male and 52.9% female.

The population has grown 21.9% since 2010 (43,175 → 52,625).