Demographics & People — Summerville, South Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 51,262 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~52,600 |
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| Median Age | 38.9 |
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| Total Households | 20,651 |
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| Family Households | 13,666 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.46 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.4693 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 34,892 |
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| Black or African American | 10,529 |
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| Asian | 724 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 4,232 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 14,128 |
| Other groups | 12,650 |
| German | 6,773 |
| English | 6,669 |
| Irish | 5,916 |
| American | 3,117 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,984 |
| Italian | 2,198 |
| Scottish | 1,739 |
| French (except Basque) | 1,528 |
Language
| English Only | 44,378 |
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| Spanish | 2,342 |
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| Population 5+ | 47,834 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 5,115 |
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| Population 18+ | 38,763 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 31.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 10.7% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Summerville, South Carolina.
