Summerfield, NC Demographics

A map of Summerfield's Population by Race

Summerfield, North Carolina has an estimated population of 11,116, a slight increase from the 10,951 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.6% White, 7.8% Black, 7.3% Asian, 6.8% Multiracial, 3.3% Hispanic, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Summerfield, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Summerfield has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than North Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Summerfield, that probability was 33.4% in 2020 and 42.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Summerfield is ranked the 89th most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Summerfield was ranked the 89th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Summerfield's White Population

8,290 residents of Summerfield, or 74.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Summerfield is considerably higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Summerfield ranks 247th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Summerfield's White population has declined by an estimated 6.6%. White residents' share of Summerfield's population has decreased from 81.1% to 74.6%.

Summerfield is more White than neighboring Stokesdale (73.6% White), Greensboro (38.1% White), and Madison (59.1% White). Summerfield is less White than neighboring Oak Ridge (77.4% White), and Jamestown (85.9% White).

Summerfield's Black Population

870 residents of Summerfield, or 7.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Summerfield is considerably lower than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Summerfield ranks 539th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Summerfield's Black population has grown by an estimated 85.1%. Black residents' share of Summerfield's population has increased from 4.3% to 7.8%.

Summerfield is more Black than neighboring Stokesdale (5.8% Black), and Oak Ridge (2.2% Black). Summerfield is less Black than neighboring Greensboro (41% Black), Jamestown (9.2% Black), and Madison (33.9% Black).

Summerfield's Asian Population

811 residents of Summerfield, or 7.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Summerfield is slightly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Summerfield ranks 40th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Summerfield's Asian population has grown by an estimated 66.5%. Asian residents' share of Summerfield's population has increased from 4.4% to 7.3%.

Summerfield is more Asian than neighboring Stokesdale (1.4% Asian), Greensboro (5.2% Asian), Jamestown (1.1% Asian), and Madison (1% Asian). Summerfield is less Asian than neighboring Oak Ridge (10.8% Asian).

Summerfield's Hispanic Population

370 residents of Summerfield, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Summerfield is lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Summerfield ranks 384th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Summerfield's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 43.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Summerfield's population has decreased from 6.0% to 3.3%.

Summerfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Jamestown (1.8% Hispanic), and Madison (2.2% Hispanic). Summerfield is less Hispanic than neighboring Stokesdale (12.8% Hispanic), Oak Ridge (5.8% Hispanic), and Greensboro (10.5% Hispanic).

Summerfield's Native American/Other Population

18 residents of Summerfield, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Summerfield is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Summerfield ranks 461st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Summerfield's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 75.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Summerfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Summerfield is less Native American/Other than neighboring Oak Ridge (1.1% Native American/Other), Greensboro (0.9% Native American/Other), and Jamestown (1.2% Native American/Other).

Summerfield's Multiracial Population

757 residents of Summerfield, or 6.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Summerfield is slightly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Summerfield ranks 432nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Summerfield's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 97.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Summerfield's population has increased from 3.5% to 6.8%.

Summerfield is more Multiracial than neighboring Stokesdale (6.2% Multiracial), Oak Ridge (2.7% Multiracial), Greensboro (4.2% Multiracial), Jamestown (0.8% Multiracial), and Madison (3.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.