Summit is a CDP located in Pierce County Washington. Summit has a 2024 population of 8,958. Summit is currently growing at a rate of 0.79% annually but its population has decreased by -0.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,993 in 2020.
The average household income in Summit is $127,286 with a poverty rate of 7.02%. The median age in Summit is 42.7 years: 36.2 years for males, and 49.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Summit was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,300 | 82.16% |
| Two or more races | 966 | 10.87% |
| Other race | 249 | 2.8% |
| Black or African American | 146 | 1.64% |
| Asian | 119 | 1.34% |
| Native American | 66 | 0.74% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 39 | 0.44% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,437 | 2.58 | 78.9 | 21.1 |
| Married | 1,874 | 3.18 | 87.9 | 12.1 |
| Non Family | 1,080 | 1.32 | 65.6 | 34.4 |
| Male | 253 | 3.38 | 76.7 | 23.3 |
| Female | 230 | 2.84 | 71.3 | 28.7 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.58
Average Household Size
78.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 410 | 6.47% |
| Associates Degree | 683 | 10.78% |
| Bachelors Degree | 931 | 14.69% |
| Graduate Degree | 404 | 6.38% |
| High School Graduate | 2,015 | 31.8% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 100 | 1.58% |
| Some College | 1,793 | 28.3% |
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 | 5,124 | 4,792 | 1,035 |
| Hispanic | 610 | 440 | 78 |
| 2+ Races | 544 | 505 | 179 |
| Other Race | 124 | 52 | 0 |
| Black | 118 | 110 | 28 |
| Asian | 72 | 72 | 37 |
| Native American | 47 | 42 | 0 |
| Islander | 27 | 27 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 51.39%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $84,055 | $99,038 | $57,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $81,964 | $153,942 | $63,964 |
| High School Graduate | $54,722 | $63,333 | $39,519 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $107,031 | $15,938 |
| Overall | $62,890 | $82,791 | $43,034 |
| Some College | $60,714 | $110,321 | $40,833 |
$62,890
Average Earnings
$82,791
Average Male
$43,034
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.02% of Summit residents speak only English, while 7.98% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.32% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,901 | 477 | 6.91% |
| Other | 249 | 69 | 27.71% |
| Hispanic | 1,019 | 62 | 6.08% |
| Multiple | 966 | 13 | 1.35% |
| Asian | 119 | 12 | 10.08% |
7.02%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.1%
Male Poverty Rate
9.16%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Summit is Other, with 27.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Summit is Multiple, with 1.35% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.83%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.13%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.91%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.06% |
| Some College | 7.88% |
| High School | 7.54% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0.2% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 22.86% |
| Male Unemployed | 7.55% |
| Female Employed | 3.98% |
| Male Employed | 3.16% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $132,669 | $145,004 |
| Households | $107,977 | $127,286 |
| Married Families | $135,625 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $52,375 | $85,238 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.9%
Male Marriage Rate
49.6%
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
741
Number of Veterans
639
Male Veterans
102
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 309 |
| Second Gulf War | 183 |
| First Gulf War | 148 |
| Korea | 17 |
| World War II | 16 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 224 |
| 65 to 74 | 154 |
| 55 to 64 | 153 |
| 35 to 54 | 107 |
| 18 to 34 | 103 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 636 | 11.11% |
| 2+ Races | 54 | 8.35% |
| Black | 26 | 18.98% |
| Hispanic | 25 | 3.83% |
| Native American | 8 | 17.02% |
| Asian | 8 | 7.48% |
| Islander | 5 | 18.52% |
| Other Race | 4 | 2.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.1%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.1%
Labor Force Participation
57.6%
Employment Rate
6.9%
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
68.78%
Born in Summit
94.64%
Native Born
5.36%
Foreign Born
3.03%
Non Citizen
2.33%
Naturalized
94.64% of Summit residents were born in the United States, with 68.78% having been born in Washington. 3.03% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,958 | 70 | 0.79% |
| 2023 | 8,888 | 69 | 0.78% |
| 2022 | 8,819 | -78 | -0.88% |
| 2021 | 8,897 | -96 | -1.07% |
| 2020 | 8,993 | 47 | 0.53% |
| 2019 | 8,946 | 511 | 6.06% |
| 2018 | 8,435 | 559 | 7.1% |
| 2017 | 7,876 | 230 | 3.01% |
| 2016 | 7,646 | 179 | 2.4% |
| 2015 | 7,467 | -558 | -6.95% |
| 2014 | 8,025 | 72 | 0.91% |
| 2013 | 7,953 | -441 | -5.25% |
| 2012 | 8,394 | 104 | 1.25% |
| 2011 | 8,290 | 305 | 3.82% |
| 2010 | 7,985 | 0 | 0% |