Summers County Demographics
A map of Summers County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 10,823 | 90.5% |
Multiracial | 464 | 3.9% |
Black | 400 | 3.3% |
Hispanic | 185 | 1.5% |
Native American/Other | 54 | 0.5% |
Asian | 33 | 0.3% |
Summers County, West Virginia had a population of 11,959 in 2020. It was 90.5% White, 3.3% Black, 0.3% Asian, 1.5% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 3.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Summers County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Summers County is the 42nd most populous county of the 55 counties in West Virginia.
Summers County's White Population
10,823 residents of Summers County identify as White, or 90.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Summers County roughly similar to the White share of the population of West Virginia (89.1% White). Of the 55 counties in West Virginia, Summers County is ranked #41 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Summers County is more White than neighboring Mercer County (87.6% White), Raleigh County (85.1% White), and Fayette County (89.7% White). Summers County is less White than neighboring Monroe County (94.9% White), and Giles County (93.4% White).
Summers County's Black Population
400 residents of Summers County identify as Black, or 3.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Summers County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of West Virginia (3.6% Black). Of the 55 counties in West Virginia, Summers County is ranked #13 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Summers County is more Black than neighboring Monroe County (0.9% Black), and Giles County (1.4% Black). Summers County is less Black than neighboring Mercer County (6.2% Black), Raleigh County (7.8% Black), and Fayette County (4.1% Black).
Summers County's Asian Population
33 residents of Summers County identify as Asian, or 0.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Summers County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of West Virginia (0.8% Asian). Of the 55 counties in West Virginia, Summers County is ranked #27 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Summers County is more Asian than neighboring Monroe County (0.1% Asian). Summers County is less Asian than neighboring Mercer County (0.5% Asian), Giles County (0.4% Asian), and Raleigh County (1.1% Asian).
Summers County's Hispanic Population
185 residents of Summers County identify as Hispanic, or 1.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Summers County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of West Virginia (1.9% Hispanic). Of the 55 counties in West Virginia, Summers County is ranked #13 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Summers County is more Hispanic than neighboring Monroe County (0.8% Hispanic), Mercer County (1.2% Hispanic), and Fayette County (1.3% Hispanic). Summers County is less Hispanic than neighboring Raleigh County (1.6% Hispanic).
Summers County's Native American/Other Population
54 residents of Summers County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Summers County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of West Virginia (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 55 counties in West Virginia, Summers County is ranked #17 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Summers County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Giles County (0.3% Native American/Other), and Raleigh County (0.4% Native American/Other).
Summers County's Multiracial Population
464 residents of Summers County identify as Multiracial, or 3.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Summers County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of West Virginia (4% Multiracial). Of the 55 counties in West Virginia, Summers County is ranked #17 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Summers County is more Multiracial than neighboring Monroe County (2.9% Multiracial), and Giles County (3.1% Multiracial). Summers County is less Multiracial than neighboring Mercer County (4% Multiracial), Raleigh County (4% Multiracial), and Fayette County (4.1% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.