Summers County's estimated 2026 population is 11,480 with a growth rate of -0.45% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Summers County is the 42nd largest county in West Virginia. The 2010 population was 13,939 and has seen a growth of -17.64% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 50.6 years
Female: 48.9 years
Male: 52 years
There are 9,891 adults, (3,182 of whom are seniors) in Summers County.
Female: 6,179 (52.7%)
Male: 5,550 (47.3%)
The racial composition of Summers County includes 90.81% White, 6.12% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,651 | 90.81% |
| Black or African American | 718 | 6.12% |
| Two or more races | 266 | 2.27% |
| Other race | 67 | 0.57% |
| Native American | 27 | 0.23% |
Summers County's average per capita income is $36,606. Household income levels show a median of $40,699. The poverty rate stands at 23.79%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $81,396 | - |
| Families | $65,938 | $76,081 |
| Households | $40,699 | $58,559 |
| Non Families | $27,725 | $37,657 |
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