2023 ACS Census Data · Population 11,833
Summers County is a small county in West Virginia with a population of 11,833. The median household income is $42,544, 35% below the national average. The poverty rate is 19.2%, median home value is $126,100, and 16.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its labor force participation is 38% below the national average.
Population
11,833
2023 estimate
Rank #2369 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$42,544
Household
Rank #2990 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$126,100
Owner-occupied
Rank #2411 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
16.0%
Adults 25+
Rank #2592 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
52.1%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
0.9%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
1.4%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
8.6%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
22% below West Virginia avg·35% below national avg
Poverty Rate
10% below West Virginia avg·28% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
27% below West Virginia avg·38% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$25,384
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
19.2%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
35.9%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
11% below West Virginia avg·40% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
21% above West Virginia avg·1% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
4% above West Virginia avg·11% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
8% below West Virginia avg·16% above national avg
Housing Units
6,556
Households
4,813
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.3
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,024
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
70.8%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
35 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
14% below West Virginia avg·34% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
5% below West Virginia avg·6% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
18.9%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
6.1%
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