Summit city is located in Union County New Jersey. Summit city has a 2024 population of 22,367. Summit city is currently growing at a rate of 0.1% annually but its population has decreased by -1.2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 22,638 in 2020.
The average household income in Summit city is $291,509 with a poverty rate of 5%. The median age in Summit city is 40.5 years: 39.8 years for males, and 41.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Summit city was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,415 | 68.34% |
| Asian | 2,088 | 9.26% |
| Black or African American | 1,677 | 7.44% |
| Other race | 1,667 | 7.39% |
| Two or more races | 1,655 | 7.34% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 35 | 0.16% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.08% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,944 | 2.81 | 70.7 | 29.3 |
| Married | 4,699 | 3.46 | 83.5 | 16.5 |
| Non Family | 2,052 | 1.19 | 53.5 | 46.5 |
| Female | 901 | 3.12 | 56.3 | 43.7 |
| Male | 292 | 2.98 | 30.5 | 69.5 |
3.3
Average Family Size
2.81
Average Household Size
70.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 339 | 2.27% |
| Associates Degree | 471 | 3.15% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,996 | 33.42% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,739 | 38.39% |
| High School Graduate | 1,857 | 12.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 386 | 2.58% |
| Some College | 1,162 | 7.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,811 | 9,629 | 7,845 |
| Hispanic | 2,055 | 1,618 | 738 |
| Asian | 1,368 | 1,325 | 1,212 |
| Other Race | 1,209 | 967 | 357 |
| Black | 1,024 | 992 | 368 |
| 2+ Races | 940 | 900 | 705 |
| Islander | 35 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 18 | 18 | 18 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $97,024 | $154,417 | $80,754 |
| Graduate Degree | $175,649 | $230,903 | $110,382 |
| High School Graduate | $51,199 | $50,483 | $71,458 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $17,176 | $20,552 | $12,929 |
| Overall | $95,558 | $149,291 | $73,620 |
| Some College | $32,842 | $56,534 | $18,672 |
$95,558
Average Earnings
$149,291
Average Male
$73,620
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
72.8% of Summit city residents speak only English, while 27.2% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.88% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14,657 | 381 | 2.6% |
| Black | 1,660 | 302 | 18.19% |
| Other | 1,667 | 202 | 12.12% |
| Hispanic | 2,668 | 181 | 6.78% |
| Multiple | 1,628 | 178 | 10.93% |
| Asian | 2,088 | 17 | 0.81% |
5%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.48%
Male Poverty Rate
5.48%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Summit city is Black, with 18.19% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Summit city is Asian, with 0.81% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.5%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.89%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.35%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 13.23% |
| High School | 10.6% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5.81% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.87% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 16.11% |
| Male Unemployed | 13.02% |
| Female Employed | 2.86% |
| Male Employed | 2.3% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $242,235 | $355,408 |
| Households | $176,702 | $291,509 |
| Married Families | $250,001 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $81,507 | $100,350 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.1%
Male Marriage Rate
49.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
451
Number of Veterans
426
Male Veterans
25
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 125 |
| Second Gulf War | 86 |
| Korea | 63 |
| World War II | 62 |
| First Gulf War | 41 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 229 |
| 18 to 34 | 76 |
| 55 to 64 | 50 |
| 35 to 54 | 48 |
| 65 to 74 | 48 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 423 | 3.68% |
| Hispanic | 88 | 3.99% |
| Asian | 23 | 1.54% |
| Black | 4 | 0.33% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 0.1% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.72%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.45%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.6%
Labor Force Participation
65.6%
Employment Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
39.94%
Born in Summit city
78.91%
Native Born
21.09%
Foreign Born
9.88%
Non Citizen
11.21%
Naturalized
78.91% of Summit city residents were born in the United States, with 39.94% having been born in New Jersey. 9.88% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 22,482 | 23 | 0.1% |
| 2028 | 22,459 | 23 | 0.1% |
| 2027 | 22,436 | 23 | 0.1% |
| 2026 | 22,413 | 23 | 0.1% |
| 2025 | 22,390 | 23 | 0.1% |
| 2024 | 22,367 | 23 | 0.1% |
| 2023 | 22,344 | 23 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 22,321 | -252 | -1.12% |
| 2021 | 22,573 | -65 | -0.29% |
| 2020 | 22,638 | 727 | 3.32% |
| 2019 | 21,911 | -54 | -0.25% |
| 2018 | 21,965 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 21,964 | 58 | 0.26% |
| 2016 | 21,906 | 58 | 0.27% |
| 2015 | 21,848 | 30 | 0.14% |
| 2014 | 21,818 | 23 | 0.11% |
| 2013 | 21,795 | 147 | 0.68% |
| 2012 | 21,648 | 72 | 0.33% |
| 2011 | 21,576 | 83 | 0.39% |
| 2010 | 21,493 | 0 | 0% |