Summers County, WV

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Summers County Overview

11,985
TOTAL POPULATION
5,650
MALE POPULATION
6,335
FEMALE POPULATION
89.19
MALES / 100 FEMALES
112.12
FEMALES / 100 MALES
49.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$24,507
PER CAPITA INCOME
$61,955
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$42,991
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
25.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
74.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,286
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.42
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
3,838
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
37.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
7.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Summers County Area Codes

Race in Summers County

The most populous races in Summers County are White / Caucasian (11,190 | 93.4%), Black / African American (565 | 4.7%), and Hispanic or Latino (280 | 2.3%).
Race in Summers County
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American5654.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino2802.3%
Native / Alaskan170.1%
White / Caucasian11,19093.4%
Two or more Races2031.7%
Some other Race100.1%
Total11,985100.0%

Ancestry in Summers County

The most populous ancestries reported in Summers County are English (1,490 | 12.4%), German (1,195 | 10.0%), Irish (1,163 | 9.7%), American (1,079 | 9.0%), and Scottish (370 | 3.1%), together accounting for 44.2% of all Summers County residents.
Ancestry in Summers County
Ancestry# Population% Population
African720.6%
American1,0799.0%
Apache50.0%
Austrian1020.9%
British360.3%
Canadian80.1%
Cherokee430.4%
Colombian530.4%
Crow30.0%
Cuban240.2%
Czechoslovakian70.1%
Dutch2472.1%
English1,49012.4%
European760.6%
French630.5%
French Canadian370.3%
German1,19510.0%
Greek110.1%
Irish1,1639.7%
Italian1741.5%
Latvian30.0%
Lithuanian220.2%
Mexican230.2%
Northern European50.0%
Norwegian180.2%
Polish1641.4%
Puerto Rican1030.9%
Romanian60.1%
Russian480.4%
Scandinavian260.2%
Scotch-Irish2732.3%
Scottish3703.1%
South American530.4%
Spaniard490.4%
Subsaharan African720.6%
Swedish280.2%
Swiss110.1%
Ukrainian80.1%
Welsh720.6%
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Immigrants in Summers County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Summers County came from Europe (58 | 0.5%), Germany (33 | 0.3%), Latin America (33 | 0.3%), Western Europe (33 | 0.3%), and Caribbean (24 | 0.2%), together accounting for 1.5% of all Summers County residents.
Immigrants in Summers County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Brazil90.1%
Caribbean240.2%
Cuba240.2%
Eastern Europe10.0%
Europe580.5%
Germany330.3%
Latin America330.3%
Northern Europe240.2%
Romania10.0%
South America90.1%
Sweden150.1%
Western Europe330.3%
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Sex and Age in Summers County

Sex and Age in Summers County

The most populous age groups in Summers County are 55 to 59 Years (584 | 10.3%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (632 | 10.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Summers County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years313 (5.5%)145 (2.3%)
5 to 9 Years239 (4.2%)311 (4.9%)
10 to 14 Years285 (5.0%)269 (4.3%)
15 to 19 Years271 (4.8%)320 (5.1%)
20 to 24 Years242 (4.3%)166 (2.6%)
25 to 29 Years307 (5.4%)328 (5.2%)
30 to 34 Years177 (3.1%)359 (5.7%)
35 to 39 Years333 (5.9%)349 (5.5%)
40 to 44 Years334 (5.9%)517 (8.2%)
45 to 49 Years333 (5.9%)409 (6.5%)
50 to 54 Years365 (6.5%)425 (6.7%)
55 to 59 Years584 (10.3%)412 (6.5%)
60 to 64 Years403 (7.1%)632 (10.0%)
65 to 69 Years532 (9.4%)471 (7.4%)
70 to 74 Years402 (7.1%)451 (7.1%)
75 to 79 Years214 (3.8%)410 (6.5%)
80 to 84 Years235 (4.2%)155 (2.5%)
85 Years and over81 (1.4%)206 (3.3%)
Total5,650 (100.0%)6,335 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Summers County

Median Family Size in Summers County

The median family size in Summers County is 2.96 persons per family, with single female/mother families (378 | 13.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.28 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (360 | 12.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.61 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Summers County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple2,120 (74.2%)2.96
Single Male/Father360 (12.6%)2.61
Single Female/Mother378 (13.2%)3.28
Total Families2,858 (100.0%)2.96

Median Household Size in Summers County

The median household size in Summers County is 2.27 persons per household, with single female/mother households (378 | 7.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.69 persons per household. non-family households (2,032 | 41.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.11 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Summers County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple2,120 (43.3%)3.03
Single Male/Father360 (7.4%)2.79
Single Female/Mother378 (7.7%)3.69
Non-family2,032 (41.5%)1.11
Total Households4,890 (100.0%)2.27

Household Size by Marriage Status in Summers County

Out of a total of 4,890 households in Summers County, 2,858 (58.5%) are family households, while 2,032 (41.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,511, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,844.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Summers County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-1,844 (37.7%)
2-Person Households1,511 (30.9%)188 (3.8%)
3-Person Households636 (13.0%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households416 (8.5%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households177 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households5 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households113 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,858 (58.5%)2,032 (41.5%)

Female Fertility in Summers County

Fertility by Age in Summers County

Average fertility rate in Summers County is 25.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 62.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 85.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Summers County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years53 (85.5%)62.0
35 to 50 years9 (14.5%)7.0
Total62 (100.0%)25.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Summers County

48.4% of women with births (62) in Summers County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 60.4% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Summers County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years21 (39.6%)32 (60.4%)
35 to 50 years9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total30 (48.4%)32 (51.6%)

Fertility by Education in Summers County

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Summers County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School14 (22.6%)27.0
High School Diploma18 (29.0%)18.0
College or Associate's Degree23 (37.1%)31.0
Bachelor's Degree7 (11.3%)32.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total62 (100.0%)25.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Summers County

51.6% of women with births in Summers County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of less than high school are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Summers County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma9 (50.0%)9 (50.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total30 (48.4%)32 (51.6%)

Income in Summers County

Income Overview in Summers County

Per Capita Income in Summers County is $24,507, while median incomes of families and households are $61,955 and $42,991 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income11,985$24,507
Median Family Income2,858$61,955
Mean Family Income2,858$73,050
Median Household Income4,890$42,991
Mean Household Income4,890$57,446
Income Deficit2,858$10,286
Wage / Income Gap (%)11,98525.19%
Wage / Income Gap ($)11,98574.81¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index11,9850.42

Earnings by Sex in Summers County

Average Earnings in Summers County are $32,318, $39,250 for men and $29,364 for women, a difference of 25.2%.
Earnings by Sex in Summers County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male2,193 (51.9%)$39,250
Female2,028 (48.0%)$29,364
Total4,221 (100.0%)$32,318

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Summers County

The most common earnings brackets in Summers County are $40,000 to $44,999 for men (229 | 10.4%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (236 | 11.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Summers County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less96 (4.4%)152 (7.5%)
$2,500 to $4,999208 (9.5%)47 (2.3%)
$5,000 to $7,49936 (1.6%)116 (5.7%)
$7,500 to $9,99973 (3.3%)49 (2.4%)
$10,000 to $12,49965 (3.0%)126 (6.2%)
$12,500 to $14,99927 (1.2%)47 (2.3%)
$15,000 to $17,49944 (2.0%)104 (5.1%)
$17,500 to $19,99929 (1.3%)37 (1.8%)
$20,000 to $22,499123 (5.6%)46 (2.3%)
$22,500 to $24,99988 (4.0%)82 (4.0%)
$25,000 to $29,99995 (4.3%)236 (11.6%)
$30,000 to $34,999181 (8.3%)147 (7.2%)
$35,000 to $39,99945 (2.1%)144 (7.1%)
$40,000 to $44,999229 (10.4%)65 (3.2%)
$45,000 to $49,999149 (6.8%)95 (4.7%)
$50,000 to $54,999149 (6.8%)108 (5.3%)
$55,000 to $64,999179 (8.2%)164 (8.1%)
$65,000 to $74,999109 (5.0%)61 (3.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999121 (5.5%)52 (2.6%)
$100,000+147 (6.7%)150 (7.4%)
Total2,193 (100.0%)2,028 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Summers County

Average earnings in Summers County are $41,209 for men and $32,543 for women, a difference of 21.0%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $45,913, while those with bachelor's degree education earn the least with $40,228. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $112,917, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $24,311.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Summers County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$45,913$24,311
College or Associate's Degree$40,764$32,083
Bachelor's Degree$40,228$38,802
Graduate Degree--
Total$41,209$32,543

Family Income in Summers County

Family Income Brackets in Summers County

According to the Summers County family income data, there are 603 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.1% of all families. Conversely, the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 74 families (2.6%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Summers County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001495.2%
$10,000 to $14,999973.4%
$15,000 to $24,9992237.8%
$25,000 to $34,9991746.1%
$35,000 to $49,99942014.7%
$50,000 to $74,99960321.1%
$75,000 to $99,99943215.1%
$100,000 to $149,99958320.4%
$150,000 to $199,999742.6%
$200,000+1003.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Summers County

7+ person families (113 | 4.0%) account for the highest median family income in Summers County with $128,958 per family, while 2-person families (1,581 | 55.3%) have the highest median income of $30,739 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Summers County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families1,581 (55.3%)$61,478
3-Person Families653 (22.9%)$68,523
4-Person Families382 (13.4%)$77,708
5-Person Families124 (4.3%)$58,490
6-Person Families5 (0.2%)$0
7+ Person Families113 (4.0%)$128,958
Total2,858 (100.0%)$61,955

Family Income by Number of Earners in Summers County

The median family income in Summers County is $61,955, with families comprising 3+ earners (158) having the highest median family income of $112,569, while families with no earners (872) have the lowest median family income of $42,670, accounting for 5.5% and 30.5% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Summers County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners872 (30.5%)$42,670
1 Earner1,059 (37.0%)$54,464
2 Earners769 (26.9%)$102,969
3+ Earners158 (5.5%)$112,569
Total2,858 (100.0%)$61,955

Household Income in Summers County

Household Income Brackets in Summers County

With 890 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Summers County, accounting for 18.2% of all households. In contrast, only 88 households (1.8%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Summers County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001713.5%
$10,000 to $14,9994308.8%
$15,000 to $24,99986617.7%
$25,000 to $34,99949410.1%
$35,000 to $49,99972414.8%
$50,000 to $74,99989018.2%
$75,000 to $99,99949410.1%
$100,000 to $149,99963112.9%
$150,000 to $199,999881.8%
$200,000+1082.2%

Household Income by Householder Age in Summers County

The median household income in Summers County is $42,991, with the highest median household income of $58,385 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 856 households (17.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $33,682, with 1,842 households (37.7%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Summers County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years88 (1.8%)$58,250
25 to 44 Years856 (17.5%)$58,385
45 to 64 Years2,104 (43.0%)$52,143
65+ Years1,842 (37.7%)$33,682
Total4,890 (100.0%)$42,991

Poverty in Summers County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Summers County

With 19.5% poverty level for males and 22.8% for females among the residents of Summers County, under 5 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 161 males (54.2%) and 34 females (46.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Summers County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years161 (54.2%)58 (40.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)20 (34.5%)
6 to 11 Years136 (43.2%)142 (42.6%)
12 to 14 Years34 (19.8%)80 (42.3%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)34 (46.6%)
16 and 17 Years18 (15.8%)10 (11.0%)
18 to 24 Years43 (12.7%)125 (39.6%)
25 to 34 Years83 (17.2%)178 (33.7%)
35 to 44 Years128 (19.2%)124 (21.3%)
45 to 54 Years123 (17.8%)166 (24.3%)
55 to 64 Years228 (23.3%)156 (16.6%)
65 to 74 Years72 (7.9%)88 (9.8%)
75 Years and over62 (12.4%)82 (11.9%)
Total1,088 (19.5%)1,263 (22.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Summers County

According to the poverty statistics in Summers County, males aged 5 years and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 90.2% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Summers County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years136 (45.8%)87 (60.0%)
5 Years37 (100.0%)38 (65.5%)
6 to 11 Years179 (56.8%)191 (57.4%)
12 to 14 Years138 (80.2%)109 (57.7%)
15 Years61 (100.0%)39 (53.4%)
16 and 17 Years96 (84.2%)81 (89.0%)
18 to 24 Years295 (87.3%)191 (60.4%)
25 to 34 Years400 (82.8%)351 (66.3%)
35 to 44 Years538 (80.8%)459 (78.7%)
45 to 54 Years567 (82.2%)517 (75.7%)
55 to 64 Years750 (76.7%)786 (83.4%)
65 to 74 Years844 (92.1%)812 (90.2%)
75 Years and over438 (87.6%)606 (88.1%)
Total4,479 (80.5%)4,267 (77.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Summers County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Summers County show that 10.1% or 213 of the total 2,120 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 43.5%, comprising of 30 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 4.8%, which includes 70 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Summers County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children1,375 (95.2%)70 (4.8%)
1 or 2 Children419 (80.6%)101 (19.4%)
3 or 4 Children74 (86.1%)12 (14.0%)
5 or more Children39 (56.5%)30 (43.5%)
Total1,907 (89.9%)213 (10.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Summers County

According to the poverty data in Summers County, 24.7% or 89 single-father households and 42.9% or 162 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 63 households (67.7%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 48 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Summers County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children26 (11.0%)67 (33.7%)
1 or 2 Children63 (67.7%)47 (35.9%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)48 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total89 (24.7%)162 (42.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Summers County

The poverty data for Summers County shows that 213 of the married-couple family households (10.1%) and 251 of the single-parent households (34.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 30 households (43.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 48 household (60.8%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Summers County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children70 (4.8%)93 (21.4%)
1 or 2 Children101 (19.4%)110 (49.1%)
3 or 4 Children12 (14.0%)48 (60.8%)
5 or more Children30 (43.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total213 (10.1%)251 (34.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Summers County

Employment by Class of Employer in Summers County

Among the 3,356 employed individuals in Summers County, private company employees (1,753 | 52.2%), local government employees (549 | 16.4%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (306 | 9.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Summers County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,75352.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)210.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)3069.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations2316.9%
Local Government Employees54916.4%
State Government Employees2647.9%
Federal Government Employees2326.9%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total3,356100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Summers County

According to the labor force statistics for Summers County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (10,289), 37.3% or 3,838 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.6% or 292 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 73.0% or 298 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 24.8% or 74 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Summers County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years216 (47.3%)39 (18.1%)
20 to 24 Years298 (73.0%)74 (24.8%)
25 to 29 Years398 (62.7%)54 (13.6%)
30 to 34 Years295 (55.0%)35 (11.9%)
35 to 44 Years796 (51.9%)51 (6.4%)
45 to 54 Years766 (50.0%)21 (2.7%)
55 to 59 Years476 (47.8%)12 (2.5%)
60 to 64 Years356 (34.4%)7 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years173 (9.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over62 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,838 (37.3%)292 (7.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Summers County

According to labor force statistics for Summers County, 49.3% of individuals (3,090) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (6,267) are in the labor force, with 5.8% or 179 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 77.9% or 783 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with bachelor's degree or higher education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 9.5% or 74 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Summers County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School141 (14.4%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma1,175 (45.2%)172 (6.6%)
College / Associate Degree989 (58.6%)47 (2.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher783 (77.9%)95 (9.5%)
Total3,090 (49.3%)363 (5.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Summers County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Summers County are Management (386 | 10.9%), Community & Social Service (302 | 8.5%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (235 | 6.6%), Computers, Engineering & Science (212 | 6.0%), and Computers & Mathematics (200 | 5.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Summers County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Summers County, the most male-oriented occupations are Arts, Media & Entertainment (89.3%), Architecture & Engineering (85.7%), and Computers & Mathematics (73.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Health Technologists (95.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (88.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Summers County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management247 (64.0%)139 (36.0%)
Business & Financial32 (40.5%)47 (59.5%)
Computers, Engineering & Science152 (71.7%)60 (28.3%)
Computers & Mathematics146 (73.0%)54 (27.0%)
Architecture & Engineering6 (85.7%)1 (14.3%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Community & Social Service 86 (28.5%)216 (71.5%)
Education, Arts & Media26 (34.2%)50 (65.8%)
Legal Services & Support13 (46.4%)15 (53.6%)
Education Instruction & Library22 (12.9%)148 (87.1%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment25 (89.3%)3 (10.7%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating28 (11.9%)207 (88.1%)
Health Technologists7 (5.0%)134 (95.0%)
Total (Category)545 (44.9%)669 (55.1%)
Total (Overall)1,884 (53.2%)1,659 (46.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Summers County are Security & Protection (261 | 7.4%), Healthcare Support (164 | 4.6%), Law Enforcement (160 | 4.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (143 | 4.0%), and Firefighting & Prevention (101 | 2.9%).
Services Occupations in Summers County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Summers County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (83.8%), Security & Protection (79.7%), and Firefighting & Prevention (73.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (75.0%), Personal Care & Service (52.3%), and Food Preparation & Serving (49.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Summers County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support41 (25.0%)123 (75.0%)
Security & Protection208 (79.7%)53 (20.3%)
Firefighting & Prevention74 (73.3%)27 (26.7%)
Law Enforcement134 (83.8%)26 (16.3%)
Food Preparation & Serving51 (51.0%)49 (49.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance77 (53.8%)66 (46.2%)
Personal Care & Service21 (47.7%)23 (52.3%)
Total (Category)398 (55.9%)314 (44.1%)
Total (Overall)1,884 (53.2%)1,659 (46.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Summers County are Office & Administration (421 | 11.9%), and Sales & Related (365 | 10.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Summers County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Summers County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related101 (27.7%)264 (72.3%)
Office & Administration117 (27.8%)304 (72.2%)
Total (Category)218 (27.7%)568 (72.3%)
Total (Overall)1,884 (53.2%)1,659 (46.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Summers County are Construction & Extraction (229 | 6.5%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (181 | 5.1%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (36 | 1.0%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Summers County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Summers County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction229 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair181 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)446 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)1,884 (53.2%)1,659 (46.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Summers County are Production (150 | 4.2%), Transportation (148 | 4.2%), and Material Moving (87 | 2.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Summers County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Summers County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production124 (82.7%)26 (17.3%)
Transportation103 (69.6%)45 (30.4%)
Material Moving50 (57.5%)37 (42.5%)
Total (Category)277 (72.0%)108 (28.1%)
Total (Overall)1,884 (53.2%)1,659 (46.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Summers County

Employment Industries in Summers County

The major employment industries in Summers County include Public Administration (587 | 16.6%), Retail Trade (562 | 15.9%), Health Care & Social Assistance (551 | 15.5%), Educational Services (359 | 10.1%), and Construction (233 | 6.6%).
Employment Industries in Summers County

Employment Industries by Sex in Summers County

The Summers County industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (89.1%), Educational Services (77.4%), and Accommodation & Food Services (64.4%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Summers County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting71 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction29 (96.7%)1 (3.3%)
Construction233 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing79 (77.4%)23 (22.6%)
Wholesale Trade61 (51.3%)58 (48.7%)
Retail Trade252 (44.8%)310 (55.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing132 (95.0%)7 (5.0%)
Utilities71 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing26 (51.0%)25 (49.0%)
Professional & Scientific67 (47.5%)74 (52.5%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support71 (57.7%)52 (42.3%)
Educational Services81 (22.6%)278 (77.4%)
Health Care & Social Assistance60 (10.9%)491 (89.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation33 (57.9%)24 (42.1%)
Accommodation & Food Services57 (35.6%)103 (64.4%)
Public Administration400 (68.1%)187 (31.9%)
Total1,884 (53.2%)1,659 (46.8%)

Education in Summers County

School Enrollment in Summers County

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,615 students in Summers County are middle school (479 | 29.7%), high school (452 | 28.0%), and elementary school (347 | 21.5%).
School Enrollment in Summers County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool674.2%
Kindergarten704.3%
Elementary School34721.5%
Middle School47929.7%
High School45228.0%
College / Undergraduate17210.6%
Graduate / Professional281.7%
Total1,615100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Summers County

Out of a total of 1,615 students who are enrolled in schools in Summers County, 278 (17.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,337 (82.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 41 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 57 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Summers County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)41 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old287 (67.8%)136 (32.2%)
10 to 14 Year Olds442 (87.9%)61 (12.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds300 (96.8%)10 (3.2%)
18 to 19 Year Olds112 (93.3%)8 (6.7%)
20 to 24 Year Olds64 (86.5%)10 (13.5%)
25 to 34 Year Olds57 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over75 (86.2%)12 (13.8%)
Total1,337 (82.8%)278 (17.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Summers County

Business (400 | 22.4%), science & technology (341 | 19.1%), education (311 | 17.4%), arts & humanities (193 | 10.8%), and social sciences (147 | 8.2%) are the most common fields of study among 1,786 individuals in Summers County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Summers County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics140.8%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural824.6%
Physical & Health Sciences191.1%
Psychology1277.1%
Social Sciences1478.2%
Engineering10.1%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology34119.1%
Business40022.4%
Education31117.4%
Literature & Languages422.4%
Liberal Arts & History452.5%
Visual & Performing Arts241.3%
Communications402.2%
Arts & Humanities19310.8%
Total1,786100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Summers County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Summers County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Summers County are males with 2 vehicles (840, accounting for 48.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (735, making up 51.8%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Summers County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle62 (3.6%)51 (3.2%)
1 Vehicle217 (12.6%)326 (20.1%)
2 Vehicles840 (48.8%)735 (45.3%)
3 Vehicles429 (24.9%)370 (22.8%)
4 Vehicles173 (10.1%)122 (7.5%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)17 (1.1%)
Total1,721 (100.0%)1,621 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Summers County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Summers County are 45 to 59 minutes (569 commuters, 18.2%), 30 to 34 minutes (455 commuters, 14.6%), and 15 to 19 minutes (453 commuters, 14.5%).
Commute Time in Summers County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1023.3%
5 to 9 Minutes1926.1%
10 to 14 Minutes2397.6%
15 to 19 Minutes45314.5%
20 to 24 Minutes42813.7%
25 to 29 Minutes652.1%
30 to 34 Minutes45514.6%
35 to 39 Minutes1033.3%
40 to 44 Minutes1324.2%
45 to 59 Minutes56918.2%
60 to 89 Minutes2207.0%
90 or more Minutes1675.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Summers County

The most common commute times in Summers County are 45 to 59 minutes (309 commuters, 19.0%) for males and 45 to 59 minutes (260 commuters, 17.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Summers County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes23 (1.4%)79 (5.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes69 (4.2%)123 (8.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes141 (8.7%)98 (6.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes241 (14.8%)212 (14.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes173 (10.6%)255 (17.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes33 (2.0%)32 (2.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes221 (13.6%)234 (15.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes52 (3.2%)51 (3.4%)
40 to 44 Minutes63 (3.9%)69 (4.6%)
45 to 59 Minutes309 (19.0%)260 (17.3%)
60 to 89 Minutes144 (8.9%)76 (5.1%)
90 or more Minutes157 (9.7%)10 (0.7%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Summers County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Summers County are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (278, 17.1%) for males and 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (334, 22.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Summers County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM111 (6.8%)14 (0.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM67 (4.1%)33 (2.2%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM111 (6.8%)42 (2.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM128 (7.9%)139 (9.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM278 (17.1%)334 (22.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM203 (12.5%)269 (17.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM90 (5.5%)186 (12.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM162 (10.0%)229 (15.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM29 (1.8%)19 (1.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM102 (6.3%)83 (5.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM41 (2.5%)45 (3.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM54 (3.3%)14 (0.9%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM92 (5.7%)72 (4.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM158 (9.7%)20 (1.3%)
Total1,626 (100.0%)1,499 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Summers County

Occupancy by Ownership in Summers County

Of the total 4,890 dwellings in Summers County, owner-occupied units account for 3,858 (78.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,032 (21.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Summers County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units3,85878.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1,03221.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units4,890100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Summers County

Occupancy by Household Size in Summers County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household1,84437.7%
2-Person Household1,69934.7%
3-Person Household63613.0%
4+ Person Household71114.5%
Total Housing Units4,890100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Summers County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Summers County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,451 (78.7%)393 (21.3%)
2-Person Household1,342 (79.0%)357 (21.0%)
3-Person Household505 (79.4%)131 (20.6%)
4+ Person Household560 (78.8%)151 (21.2%)
Total Housing Units3,858 (78.9%)1,032 (21.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Summers County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Summers County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School437 (60.1%)290 (39.9%)
High School Diploma1,588 (78.6%)433 (21.4%)
College/Associate Degree1,040 (89.4%)123 (10.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher793 (81.0%)186 (19.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Summers County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Summers County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years4599.4%
35 to 44 Years4859.9%
45 to 54 Years72014.7%
55 to 64 Years1,38428.3%
65 to 74 Years1,01320.7%
75 to 84 Years71214.6%
85 Years and Over1172.4%
Total4,890100.0%

Housing Finances in Summers County

Median Income by Occupancy in Summers County

Median Income by Occupancy in Summers County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied3,858 (78.9%)$46,144
Renter-Occupied1,032 (21.1%)$24,236
Average4,890 (100.0%)$42,991

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Summers County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Summers County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00037 (1.0%)78 (7.6%)
$5,000 to $9,99921 (0.5%)33 (3.2%)
$10,000 to $14,999235 (6.1%)194 (18.8%)
$15,000 to $19,999131 (3.4%)107 (10.4%)
$20,000 to $24,999511 (13.3%)115 (11.1%)
$25,000 to $34,999418 (10.8%)76 (7.4%)
$35,000 to $49,999673 (17.4%)50 (4.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999781 (20.2%)108 (10.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999454 (11.8%)38 (3.7%)
$100,000 to $149,999400 (10.4%)233 (22.6%)
$150,000 or more197 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,858 (100.0%)1,032 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Summers County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Summers County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3001,136 (29.4%)50 (4.8%)
$300 to $499914 (23.7%)99 (9.6%)
$500 to $799827 (21.4%)196 (19.0%)
$800 to $999278 (7.2%)213 (20.6%)
$1,000 to $1,499538 (14.0%)221 (21.4%)
$1,500 to $1,99989 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49955 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99920 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more1 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,858 (100.0%)1,032 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Summers County

Housing Structures in Summers County

Housing Structures in Summers County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached4,17085.3%
Single Unit, Attached190.4%
2 Unit Apartments130.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments240.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments190.4%
10 or more Apartments931.9%
Mobile Home / Other55211.3%
Total4,890100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Summers County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Summers County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached3,410 (81.8%)760 (18.2%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)93 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other429 (77.7%)123 (22.3%)
Total3,858 (78.9%)1,032 (21.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Summers County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Summers County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room18 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms155 (4.0%)96 (9.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms1,458 (37.8%)412 (39.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms1,646 (42.7%)436 (42.2%)
8 or more Rooms581 (15.1%)88 (8.5%)
Total3,858 (100.0%)1,032 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Summers County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Summers County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas475 (12.3%)173 (16.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas593 (15.4%)67 (6.5%)
Electricity1,641 (42.5%)575 (55.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene136 (3.5%)77 (7.5%)
Coal or Coke50 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels963 (25.0%)140 (13.6%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,858 (100.0%)1,032 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Summers County

Household Vehicle Usage in Summers County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle220 (5.7%)214 (20.7%)
1 Vehicle1,263 (32.7%)370 (35.8%)
2 Vehicles1,621 (42.0%)356 (34.5%)
3 or more Vehicles754 (19.5%)92 (8.9%)
Total3,858 (100.0%)1,032 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Summers County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Summers County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units2,2401,618
Median Property Value$123,000$124,000
Median Household Income$36,392$125
Monthly Housing Costs$303$1
Real Estate Taxes$372$31

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Summers County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Summers County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000466 (20.8%)215 (13.3%)
$50,000 to $99,999506 (22.6%)473 (29.2%)
$100,000 to $299,9991,064 (47.5%)760 (47.0%)
$300,000 to $499,999139 (6.2%)133 (8.2%)
$500,000 to $749,99965 (2.9%)17 (1.1%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)20 (1.2%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,240 (100.0%)1,618 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Summers County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Summers County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00040 (1.8%)140 (8.6%)
$10,000 to $24,999654 (29.2%)18 (1.1%)
$25,000 to $34,999382 (17.1%)223 (13.8%)
$35,000 to $49,999277 (12.4%)36 (2.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999401 (17.9%)396 (24.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999278 (12.4%)380 (23.5%)
$100,000 to $149,999136 (6.1%)176 (10.9%)
$150,000 or more72 (3.2%)264 (16.3%)
Total2,240 (100.0%)1,618 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Summers County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Summers County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x711 (31.7%)59,116 (3,653.6%)
2.0x to 2.9x476 (21.2%)766 (47.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x225 (10.0%)411 (25.4%)
4.0x or more809 (36.1%)217 (13.4%)
Total2,240 (100.0%)1,618 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Summers County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Summers County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8001,657 (74.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499360 (16.1%)1,257 (77.7%)
$800 to $1,49990 (4.0%)290 (17.9%)
Total2,240 (100.0%)1,618 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Summers County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Summers County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Summers County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years485 (87.7%)68 (12.3%)
6 to 18 Years1,433 (93.5%)99 (6.5%)
19 to 25 Years498 (92.6%)40 (7.4%)
26 to 34 Years782 (82.8%)162 (17.2%)
35 to 44 Years1,229 (98.4%)20 (1.6%)
45 to 54 Years1,234 (89.9%)139 (10.1%)
55 to 64 Years1,818 (94.7%)102 (5.3%)
65 to 74 Years1,816 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older1,188 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total10,483 (94.3%)630 (5.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Summers County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Summers County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born485 (87.7%)68 (12.3%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,433 (93.5%)99 (6.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen498 (92.6%)40 (7.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Summers County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Summers County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0002,338 (97.5%)59 (2.5%)
$25,000 to $49,9992,223 (91.0%)219 (9.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,198 (98.4%)35 (1.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,124 (83.6%)220 (16.4%)
$100,000 and over2,572 (96.4%)95 (3.6%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Summers County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Summers County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6372 (67.3%)173 (31.3%)
6 to 18 Years1,034 (67.5%)723 (47.2%)
19 to 25 Years275 (51.1%)237 (44.1%)
25 to 34 Years410 (43.4%)399 (42.3%)
35 to 44 Years611 (48.9%)727 (58.2%)
45 to 54 Years600 (43.7%)670 (48.8%)
55 to 64 Years683 (35.6%)1,261 (65.7%)
65 to 74 Years1,796 (98.9%)1,002 (55.2%)
75 Years and over1,163 (97.9%)519 (43.7%)
Total6,944 (62.5%)5,711 (51.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Summers County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Summers County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years61 (8.7%)53 (7.1%)
18 to 34 Years118 (14.4%)172 (20.4%)
35 to 64 Years920 (39.4%)568 (25.7%)
65 to 74 Years299 (32.6%)328 (36.4%)
75 Years and over356 (71.2%)500 (72.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Summers County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Summers County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)4 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years40 (4.9%)9 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years294 (12.6%)76 (3.4%)
65 to 74 Years180 (19.7%)142 (15.8%)
75 Years and over261 (52.2%)324 (47.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Summers County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years85 (10.3%)34 (4.0%)
35 to 64 Years137 (5.9%)93 (4.2%)
65 to 74 Years42 (4.6%)40 (4.4%)
75 Years and over51 (10.2%)52 (7.6%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Summers County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years61 (8.7%)34 (4.6%)
18 to 34 Years69 (8.4%)87 (10.3%)
35 to 64 Years348 (14.9%)288 (13.0%)
65 to 74 Years64 (7.0%)153 (17.0%)
75 Years and over130 (26.0%)49 (7.1%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Summers County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)39 (5.2%)
18 to 34 Years63 (7.7%)121 (14.3%)
35 to 64 Years594 (25.5%)422 (19.1%)
65 to 74 Years142 (15.5%)203 (22.6%)
75 Years and over235 (47.0%)267 (38.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Summers County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)15 (2.0%)
18 to 34 Years42 (5.1%)139 (16.5%)
35 to 64 Years162 (6.9%)80 (3.6%)
65 to 74 Years46 (5.0%)28 (3.1%)
75 Years and over9 (1.8%)42 (6.1%)

Technology Access in Summers County

Computing Device Access in Summers County

Computing Device Access in Summers County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop2,53851.9%
Smartphone3,44770.5%
Tablet1,87538.3%
No Computing Device1,24325.4%
Total4,890100.0%

Internet Access in Summers County

Internet Access in Summers County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet50.1%
Broadband Home2,06742.3%
Cellular Data Only1,09222.3%
Satellite Internet3597.3%
No Internet1,49930.6%
Total4,890100.0%

Summers County Summary

Summers County is located in the southeastern part of West Virginia, and is bordered by Mercer, Monroe, Greenbrier, and Fayette counties. The county seat is Hinton, and the county was named for George W. Summers, a prominent politician in the state. As of the 2010 census, the population of Summers County was 13,417.

Geography

Summers County is located in the Appalachian Mountains, and is part of the New River Gorge National River. The county is mostly mountainous, with the highest point being at the summit of Bald Knob, at an elevation of 3,812 feet. The county is drained by the New River, which flows through the county from north to south. The county is also home to several state parks, including Bluestone State Park, Pipestem Resort State Park, and Bluestone Wildlife Management Area.

Economy

The economy of Summers County is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The county is home to several farms, which produce a variety of crops, including corn, soybeans, hay, and tobacco. The county is also home to several tourist attractions, including the Bluestone Dam, the Bluestone National Scenic River, and the New River Gorge National River.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Summers County was 13,417. The racial makeup of the county was 95.3% White, 2.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.4% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $30,945, and the median income for a family was $37,917. The per capita income for the county was $17,845. About 16.2% of families and 20.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.2% of those under age 18 and 13.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Summers County is served by the Summers County School District, which operates four elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. The county is also home to several private schools, including the Summers County Christian Academy and the Summers County Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Conclusion

Summers County is a rural county located in the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia. The county is home to several farms, tourist attractions, and state parks, and is largely supported by agriculture and tourism. The population of the county is mostly white, with a small percentage of African Americans, Native Americans, and other races. The county is served by the Summers County School District, as well as several private schools.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Summers County?
Total Population of Summers County is 11,985.
What is the Total Male Population of Summers County?
Total Male Population of Summers County is 5,650.
What is the Total Female Population of Summers County?
Total Female Population of Summers County is 6,335.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Summers County?
There are 89.19 Males per 100 Females in Summers County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Summers County?
There are 112.12 Females per 100 Males in Summers County.
What is the Median Population Age in Summers County?
Median Population Age in Summers County is 49.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Summers County
Average Family Size in Summers County is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Summers County
Average Household Size in Summers County is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Summers County?
Per Capita income in Summers County is $24,507.
What is the Median Family Income in Summers County?
Median Family Income in Summers County is $61,955.
What is the Median Household income in Summers County?
Median Household Income in Summers County is $42,991.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Summers County?
Income or Wage Gap in Summers County is 25.2%.
Women in Summers County earn 74.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Summers County?
Family Income Deficit in Summers County is $10,286.
Families that are below poverty line in Summers County earn $10,286 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Summers County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Summers County is 0.42.
How Large is the Labor Force in Summers County?
There are 3,838 People in the Labor Forcein in Summers County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Summers County?
37.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Summers County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Summers County?
Unemployment Rate in Summers County is 7.6%.