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The City of Summersville had a population of 3,373 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Summersville is located at latitude 38.2812 and longitude -80.8526 in Nicholas County. The formal boundaries for the City of Summersville encompass a land area of 4.45 sq. miles and a water area of 0.04 sq. miles. Nicholas County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The City of Summersville has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Summersville is located within Summersville District, a minor civil division (MCD) of Nicholas County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,373 (100%) |
| Population Density | 752 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 20 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $56,571 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,706 |
| Median Home Value | $230,000 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,696 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 986 (58.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 471 (27.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 239 (14.1%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 1,457 |
| Average Household Size | 2.26 |
| Family Households | 844 (57.9%) |
The table below compares Summersville to the other 439 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in West Virginia by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 46 | 90th |
| Population Density | # 209 | 53rd |
| Median Household Income | # 188 | 57th |
| Per Capita Income | # 107 | 76th |
| Diversity Index | # 123 | 72nd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE West Virginia Census Data Comparison Tool.
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