Summertown, GA Demographics
A map of Summertown's Population by Race
Summertown, Georgia has an estimated population of 210, a dramatic increase from the 121 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 46.7% Black, 41.9% White, 11.0% Multiracial, 0.5% Hispanic, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Summertown, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Summertown has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Georgia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Summertown, that probability was 55.6% in 2020 and 59.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Summertown is ranked the 594th most populous place in Georgia, out of 675 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). Summertown was ranked the 637th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Summertown's White Population
88 residents of Summertown, or 41.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Summertown is lower than in Georgia overall, where 49.1% of the population is White. Summertown ranks 400th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Summertown's White population has grown by an estimated 41.9%. White residents' share of Summertown's population has decreased from 51.2% to 41.9%.
Summertown is more White than neighboring Midville (31.5% White), Swainsboro (33.2% White), and Wadley (7.2% White). Summertown is less White than neighboring Canoochee (100% White), and Twin City (44.6% White).
Summertown's Black Population
98 residents of Summertown, or 46.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Summertown is significantly higher than in Georgia overall, where 30.7% of the population is Black. Summertown ranks 205th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Summertown's Black population has grown by an estimated 92.2%. Black residents' share of Summertown's population has increased from 42.1% to 46.7%.
Summertown is more Black than neighboring Canoochee (0% Black). Summertown is less Black than neighboring Midville (64.8% Black), Swainsboro (54.1% Black), Wadley (83.6% Black), and Twin City (51% Black).
Summertown's Asian Population
0 residents of Summertown, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Summertown is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 4.5% of the population is Asian. Summertown ranks 528th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Summertown's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Summertown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Summertown is less Asian than neighboring Swainsboro (2.4% Asian), Wadley (0.4% Asian), and Twin City (0.2% Asian).
Summertown's Hispanic Population
1 residents of Summertown, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Summertown is considerably lower than in Georgia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Summertown ranks 275th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Summertown's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 85.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Summertown's population has decreased from 5.8% to 0.5%.
Summertown is more Hispanic than neighboring Canoochee (0% Hispanic). Summertown is less Hispanic than neighboring Midville (2.9% Hispanic), Swainsboro (5.3% Hispanic), Wadley (8.7% Hispanic), and Twin City (1.4% Hispanic).
Summertown's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of Summertown, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Summertown is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Summertown ranks 549th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Summertown's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Summertown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Summertown's Multiracial Population
23 residents of Summertown, or 11.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Summertown is higher than in Georgia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Summertown ranks 640th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Summertown's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 2200.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Summertown's population has increased from 0.8% to 11.0%.
Summertown is more Multiracial than neighboring Midville (0.8% Multiracial), Canoochee (0% Multiracial), Swainsboro (5% Multiracial), Wadley (0.1% Multiracial), and Twin City (2.8% 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.