Summers County, West Virginia
WV · FIPS 54089 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 11,729 | — | #2,373 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $40,699 | -45.8% | #3,061 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 50.6 years | +30.1% | #195 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $140,100 | -50.3% | #2,388 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $915 | -21.3% | #1,350 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 23.8% | +88.8% | #2,939 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Summers County has a population of 11,729, making it the #2,373 most populous county in the US. The median age is 50.6 years, which is 30.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Summers County is $40,699, ranking #3,061 out of 3,222 counties — 45.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 23.8% and unemployment stands at 2.2%.
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The median home value in Summers County is $140,100 (-50.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $915/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.2%.
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93.4% of residents in Summers County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.9% above the national rate.
About Summers County, West Virginia
Summers County, West Virginia has a total population of 11,729, making it the 2,373rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Summers County is 50.6 years, which is 30.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Summers County is $40,699, which ranks #3,061 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 45.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 23.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2%.
The median home value in Summers County is $140,100, 50.3% below the national median. Renters in Summers County pay a median gross rent of $915 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Summers County, 18.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 44.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 37.6 min.
Summers County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.2% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (6.1%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
All data for Summers County, West Virginia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.