Summersville is a city located in Nicholas County West Virginia. Summersville has a 2024 population of 3,318. Summersville is currently declining at a rate of -0.78% annually and its population has decreased by -3.04% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,422 in 2020.
The average household income in Summersville is $75,163 with a poverty rate of 17.43%. The median age in Summersville is 56.1 years: 52.6 years for males, and 60.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Summersville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,151 | 92.27% |
| Other race | 223 | 6.53% |
| Two or more races | 40 | 1.17% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.03% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,556 | 2.15 | 59.1 | 40.9 |
| Married | 886 | 2.64 | 78.8 | 21.2 |
| Non Family | 523 | 1.05 | 42.4 | 57.6 |
| Female | 147 | 3.06 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.64
Average Family Size
2.15
Average Household Size
59.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 149 | 5.82% |
| Associates Degree | 211 | 8.25% |
| Bachelors Degree | 171 | 6.68% |
| Graduate Degree | 630 | 24.63% |
| High School Graduate | 984 | 38.47% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 47 | 1.84% |
| Some College | 366 | 14.31% |
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 | 2,517 | 2,331 | 801 |
| 2+ Races | 40 | 30 | 0 |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 31.82%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $90,292 | $91,250 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $9,035 | $42,464 |
| High School Graduate | $23,542 | $0 | $26,304 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $27,140 | $26,189 | $29,844 |
| Some College | $27,436 | $0 | $26,985 |
$27,140
Average Earnings
$26,189
Average Male
$29,844
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.28% of Summersville residents speak only English, while 2.72% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.45% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,086 | 568 | 18.41% |
| Multiple | 40 | 15 | 37.5% |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 100% |
17.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.57%
Male Poverty Rate
25.45%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Summersville is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Summersville is White, with 18.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.16%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.55%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.25%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 64.2% |
| High School | 23.58% |
| Some College | 10.62% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.24% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 27.27% |
| Male Employed | 4.57% |
| Female Employed | 3.72% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $90,757 | $94,644 |
| Households | $53,529 | $75,163 |
| Married Families | $105,114 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,688 | $34,879 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.9%
Male Marriage Rate
59.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
288
Number of Veterans
264
Male Veterans
24
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 75 |
| Second Gulf War | 65 |
| First Gulf War | 51 |
| Korea | 10 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 112 |
| 35 to 54 | 51 |
| 65 to 74 | 49 |
| 55 to 64 | 45 |
| 18 to 34 | 31 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 263 | 9.86% |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 62.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.27%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.82%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
43.3%
Labor Force Participation
41%
Employment Rate
5.3%
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
76.57%
Born in Summersville
91.45%
Native Born
8.55%
Foreign Born
2.02%
Non Citizen
6.53%
Naturalized
91.45% of Summersville residents were born in the United States, with 76.57% having been born in West Virginia. 2.02% 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 | 3,188 | -26 | -0.81% |
| 2028 | 3,214 | -26 | -0.8% |
| 2027 | 3,240 | -26 | -0.8% |
| 2026 | 3,266 | -26 | -0.79% |
| 2025 | 3,292 | -26 | -0.78% |
| 2024 | 3,318 | -26 | -0.78% |
| 2023 | 3,344 | -23 | -0.68% |
| 2022 | 3,367 | -29 | -0.85% |
| 2021 | 3,396 | -26 | -0.76% |
| 2020 | 3,422 | 157 | 4.81% |
| 2019 | 3,265 | -49 | -1.48% |
| 2018 | 3,314 | -42 | -1.25% |
| 2017 | 3,356 | -44 | -1.29% |
| 2016 | 3,400 | -29 | -0.85% |
| 2015 | 3,429 | -32 | -0.92% |
| 2014 | 3,461 | -39 | -1.11% |
| 2013 | 3,500 | -52 | -1.46% |
| 2012 | 3,552 | -3 | -0.08% |
| 2011 | 3,555 | -2 | -0.06% |
| 2010 | 3,557 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,294 | 388 | 13.35% |
| 1990 | 2,906 | -66 | -2.22% |
| 1980 | 2,972 | -216 | -6.78% |