Town · Alabama
Summerdale, Alabama
Summerdale, town, in Baldwin County, Alabama. Summerdale had 1,724 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 17.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,468 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,593 (±339). GEOID 0173872.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,724
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,468 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,593 ±339
Median household income
$70,110
±$9,858 (90% margin)
Alabama: $63,999
Median home value
$274,800
±$21,048 (90% margin)
Alabama: $209,900
Median gross rent
$1,000
±$339 (90% margin)
Alabama: $1,007
Where is Summerdale and what county is it in?
Summerdale is a town in Baldwin County, Alabama. It covers 10.7 square miles of land, 137 residents per square mile in 2020.
Summerdale is in the Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Summerdale, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,724 people lived in Summerdale on July 1, 2025, up 17.0% since 2020, faster than Alabama (+3.3%). The 2020 Census counted 1,468 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,593 (±339).
| Measure | Summerdale | Baldwin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,593 ±339 | 246,989 | +458 |
| Households | 707 ±172 | 98,574 | +302 |
| Average household size | 2.22 ±0.28 | 2.47 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 790 ±173 | 132,258 | +296 |
Summerdale's population since 2000
From 655 in 2000 to 1,724 in 2025: up 163.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Summerdale as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Summerdale?
The median resident of Summerdale is 44.7 years old; 13.4% are under 18 and 27.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 87.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 5.0%.
| Measure | Summerdale | Baldwin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.7 ±7.1 | 43.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 13.4% ±5.1 pts | 21.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 27.2% ±7.8 pts | 21.7% | – |
| Male | 46.7% ±4.6 pts | 48.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.0% ±4.9 pts | 5.8% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 87.4% ±7.0 pts | 80.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.9% ±3.0 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.6% ±2.4 pts | 1.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.0% ±2.6 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.3% ±1.6 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.0% ±1.6 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.8% ±3.3 pts | 10.1% | – |
| With a disability | 17.5% ±5.2 pts | 13.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.8% ±2.8 pts | 8.3% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.5% ±7.4 pts | 91.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.1% ±5.2 pts | 33.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.9% ±3.9 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.7% ±8.8 pts | 88.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.6% ±4.4 pts | 3.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Summerdale earn?
Half of Summerdale's 707 households earn less than $70,110 a year (±$9,858), against $78,775 in Baldwin County and $63,999 in Alabama. In 2015-2019 it was $59,996 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart.
| Measure | Summerdale | Baldwin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $70,110 ±$9,858 | $78,775 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $90,687 ±$18,390 | $103,378 | – |
| Per capita income | $41,197 ±$8,355 | $42,357 | +$12,420 |
| People below the poverty line | 3.8% ±2.7 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.5% ±9.5 pts | 14.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.8% ±3.2 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.2% ±6.4 pts | 94.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.8% ±9.4 pts | 90.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Summerdale?
Owners occupy 88.3% of Summerdale's occupied homes and renters 11.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $274,800 by its owner (±$21,048). The median renter pays $1,000 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Summerdale | Baldwin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $274,800 ±$21,048 | $316,900 | +$61,644 |
| Median gross rent | $1,000 ±$339 | $1,277 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 27.9% ±31.9 pts | 38.7% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,450 ±$268 | $1,613 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 88.3% ±6.2 pts | 77.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 11.7% ±6.2 pts | 22.4% | – |
| Housing units | 790 ±173 | 132,258 | +296 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.9% ±2.9 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 31.4% ±23.0 pts | 24.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 93.2% ±4.6 pts | 65.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% ±0.6 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 8.5% ±6.7 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 36.8% ±8.4 pts | 17.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.6% ±4.6 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.4% ±3.1 pts | 2.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Summerdale building?
Builders took permits for 104 new housing units in Summerdale in 2025 (102 in single-family houses), 60.3 per 1,000 residents against 3.7 across Alabama.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Summerdale work and get to work?
83.3% of Summerdale's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 26.5 minutes.
| Measure | Summerdale | Baldwin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.9% ±7.4 pts | 58.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 83.3% ±7.5 pts | 79.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.6% ±5.6 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±4.8 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 2.6% ±2.3 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.8% ±2.1 pts | 11.6% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.5 min ±4.3 | 27.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Summerdale?
No census tract lies mostly in Summerdale; 4 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 110Baldwin County | 6,066 | $68,978 |
| Tract 115.01Baldwin County | 8,826 | $61,694 |
| Tract 114.09Baldwin County | 5,558 | $91,275 |
| Tract 116.01Baldwin County | 6,617 | $59,634 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Summerdale) · Census block assignment files
How does Summerdale compare with other places in Alabama?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Summerdale is the 8,231st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 209th-most populous of 463 in Alabama.
Summerdale ranks 100th of 305 places in Alabama with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 209th | 463 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 19th | 257 |
| Residents per square mile | 281st | 311 |
| Median household income | 100th | 305 |
| Per capita income | 47th | 311 |
| Median home value | 45th | 304 |
| Median gross rent | 95th | 274 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 176th | 295 |
| Median age | 65th | 309 |
| Owner-occupied share | 47th | 310 |
| Travel time to work | 136th | 310 |
Summerdale's figures with every place in Alabama (CSV)
Every place in Alabama, sortable · Compare Summerdale with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Summerdale?
26 of the 57 figures for Summerdale on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Summerdale are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Summerdale.