Summerton, SC Demographics

A map of Summerton's Population by Race

Summerton, South Carolina has an estimated population of 803, a slight decrease from the 814 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.6% White, 27.5% Black, 2.6% Multiracial, 0.2% Native American/Other, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Summerton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Summerton has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than South Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Summerton, that probability was 54.1% in 2020 and 43.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Summerton is ranked the 292nd most populous place in South Carolina, out of 475 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). Summerton was ranked the 282nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Summerton's White Population

559 residents of Summerton, or 69.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Summerton is higher than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Summerton ranks 340th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Summerton's White population has grown by an estimated 62.0%. White residents' share of Summerton's population has increased from 42.4% to 69.6%.

Summerton is more White than neighboring Paxville (30.9% White), Manning (37.5% White), and Pinewood (24.3% White). Summerton is less White than neighboring North Santee (87.8% White), and Wyboo (77.6% White).

Summerton's Black Population

221 residents of Summerton, or 27.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Summerton is slightly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Summerton ranks 96th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Summerton's Black population has declined by an estimated 48.6%. Black residents' share of Summerton's population has decreased from 52.8% to 27.5%.

Summerton is more Black than neighboring North Santee (2.9% Black), and Wyboo (15% Black). Summerton is less Black than neighboring Paxville (57.6% Black), Manning (59.9% Black), and Pinewood (57.2% Black).

Summerton's Asian Population

0 residents of Summerton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Summerton is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Summerton ranks 273rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Summerton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Summerton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Summerton is less Asian than neighboring Wyboo (4% Asian), Manning (1.3% Asian), and Pinewood (0.3% Asian).

Summerton's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Summerton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Summerton is lower than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Summerton ranks 329th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Summerton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Summerton's population has decreased from 2.1% to 0.0%.

Summerton is less Hispanic than neighboring North Santee (9.2% Hispanic), Paxville (3.1% Hispanic), Wyboo (0.6% Hispanic), Manning (0.4% Hispanic), and Pinewood (14.7% Hispanic).

Summerton's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Summerton, 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 Summerton is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Summerton ranks 66th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Summerton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 80.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Summerton's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.2%.

Summerton is more Native American/Other than neighboring North Santee (0% Native American/Other), and Manning (0% Native American/Other). Summerton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Paxville (1.5% Native American/Other), Wyboo (0.6% Native American/Other), and Pinewood (0.3% Native American/Other).

Summerton's Multiracial Population

21 residents of Summerton, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Summerton is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Summerton ranks 454th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Summerton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 133.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Summerton's population has increased from 1.1% to 2.6%.

Summerton is more Multiracial than neighboring North Santee (0% Multiracial), Wyboo (2.1% Multiracial), and Manning (1% Multiracial). Summerton is less Multiracial than neighboring Paxville (6.8% Multiracial), and Pinewood (3.3% 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.