Summerville, GA Demographics

A map of Summerville's Population by Race

Summerville, Georgia has an estimated population of 4,408, a less than 1% change from the 4,435 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.3% White, 21.6% Black, 4.2% Multiracial, 1.5% Hispanic, 0.3% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Summerville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Summerville has become less 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 Summerville, that probability was 47.3% in 2020 and 42.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Summerville is ranked the 191st 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). Summerville was ranked the 184th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Summerville's White Population

3,186 residents of Summerville, or 72.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Summerville is significantly higher than in Georgia overall, where 49.1% of the population is White. Summerville ranks 253rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Summerville's White population has grown by an estimated 4.1%. White residents' share of Summerville's population has increased from 69.0% to 72.3%.

Summerville is more White than neighboring Trion (59.9% White). Summerville is less White than neighboring Lyerly (97.5% White), Menlo (87.7% White), Broomtown (89.2% White), and LaFayette (82.3% White).

Summerville's Black Population

954 residents of Summerville, or 21.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Summerville is lower than in Georgia overall, where 30.7% of the population is Black. Summerville ranks 355th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Summerville's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Summerville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 21.6%.

Summerville is more Black than neighboring Trion (2.7% Black), Lyerly (0% Black), Menlo (5% Black), Broomtown (0% Black), and LaFayette (3.6% Black).

Summerville's Asian Population

13 residents of Summerville, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Summerville is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 4.5% of the population is Asian. Summerville ranks 521st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Summerville's Asian population has grown by an estimated 160.0%. Asian residents' share of Summerville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Summerville is more Asian than neighboring Lyerly (0% Asian), and Broomtown (0% Asian). Summerville is less Asian than neighboring Menlo (4.4% Asian), and LaFayette (1.9% Asian).

Summerville's Hispanic Population

68 residents of Summerville, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Summerville is lower than in Georgia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Summerville ranks 451st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Summerville's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Summerville's population has decreased from 3.1% to 1.5%.

Summerville is more Hispanic than neighboring Lyerly (0.8% Hispanic), Menlo (0.5% Hispanic), and Broomtown (0% Hispanic). Summerville is less Hispanic than neighboring Trion (35.1% Hispanic), and LaFayette (4% Hispanic).

Summerville's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Summerville, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Summerville is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Summerville ranks 252nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Summerville's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 87.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Summerville's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.1%.

Summerville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lyerly (0% Native American/Other). Summerville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Trion (0.5% Native American/Other), Menlo (0.3% Native American/Other), Broomtown (3.9% Native American/Other), and LaFayette (0.2% Native American/Other).

Summerville's Multiracial Population

183 residents of Summerville, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Summerville is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Summerville ranks 54th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Summerville's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 25.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Summerville's population has decreased from 5.5% to 4.2%.

Summerville is more Multiracial than neighboring Trion (1.5% Multiracial), Lyerly (1.7% Multiracial), and Menlo (2.1% Multiracial). Summerville is less Multiracial than neighboring Broomtown (6.8% Multiracial), and LaFayette (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.