Summerville, SC Demographics
A map of Summerville's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 33,259 | 65.3% |
Black | 10,460 | 20.5% |
Hispanic | 3,183 | 6.3% |
Multiracial | 2,675 | 5.3% |
Asian | 800 | 1.6% |
Native American/Other | 538 | 1.1% |
Summerville, South Carolina had a population of 50,915 in 2020. It was 65.3% White, 20.5% Black, 1.6% Asian, 6.3% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 5.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Summerville, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Summerville is the 7th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Summerville's White Population
33,259 residents of Summerville identify as White, or 65.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Summerville roughly similar to the White share of the population of South Carolina (62.1% White). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Summerville is ranked #206 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Summerville is more White than neighboring Lincolnville (34.4% White), Sangaree (60.8% White), Ladson (49.1% White), North Charleston (37.9% White), and Ridgeville (34.2% White).
Summerville's Black Population
10,460 residents of Summerville identify as Black, or 20.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Summerville roughly similar to the Black share of the population of South Carolina (24.8% Black). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Summerville is ranked #267 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Summerville is less Black than neighboring Lincolnville (43.6% Black), Sangaree (22% Black), Ladson (26% Black), North Charleston (40.2% Black), and Ridgeville (59.8% Black).
Summerville's Asian Population
800 residents of Summerville identify as Asian, or 1.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Summerville roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of South Carolina (1.7% Asian). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Summerville is ranked #93 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Summerville is more Asian than neighboring Lincolnville (0.8% Asian), Sangaree (1.1% Asian), and Ridgeville (0.3% Asian). Summerville is less Asian than neighboring Ladson (2.6% Asian), and North Charleston (2.9% Asian).
Summerville's Hispanic Population
3,183 residents of Summerville identify as Hispanic, or 6.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Summerville roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of South Carolina (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Summerville is ranked #129 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Summerville is more Hispanic than neighboring Ridgeville (3.8% Hispanic). Summerville is less Hispanic than neighboring Lincolnville (13.4% Hispanic), Sangaree (9.3% Hispanic), Ladson (15.8% Hispanic), and North Charleston (14% Hispanic).
Summerville's Native American/Other Population
538 residents of Summerville identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Summerville roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of South Carolina (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Summerville is ranked #83 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Summerville is more Native American/Other than neighboring North Charleston (1% Native American/Other), and Ridgeville (0.4% Native American/Other). Summerville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sangaree (1.2% Native American/Other), and Ladson (1.4% Native American/Other).
Summerville's Multiracial Population
2,675 residents of Summerville identify as Multiracial, or 5.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Summerville roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Carolina (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Summerville is ranked #56 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Summerville is more Multiracial than neighboring Ladson (5.1% Multiracial), North Charleston (4% Multiracial), and Ridgeville (1.4% Multiracial). Summerville is less Multiracial than neighboring Lincolnville (6.7% Multiracial), and Sangaree (5.5% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.