Town · North Carolina
Summerfield, North Carolina
Summerfield, town, in Guilford County, North Carolina. Summerfield had 11,327 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 10,951 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 11,116 (±26). GEOID 3765580.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
11,327
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 10,951 · ACS 2020-2024: 11,116 ±26
Median household income
$160,275
±$23,472 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $72,388
Median home value
$521,900
±$42,311 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $288,900
Median gross rent
$1,521
±$1,454 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $1,228
Where is Summerfield and what county is it in?
Summerfield is a town in Guilford County, North Carolina. It covers 26.4 square miles of land, 415 residents per square mile in 2020.
Summerfield is in the Greensboro-High Point, NC metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (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 Summerfield, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 11,327 people lived in Summerfield on July 1, 2025, up 3.4% since 2020, slower than North Carolina (+7.2%). The 2020 Census counted 10,951 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 11,116 (±26).
| Measure | Summerfield | Guilford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 11,116 ±26 | 547,940 | no clear change |
| Households | 3,795 ±196 | 219,718 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.93 ±0.15 | 2.38 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,020 ±189 | 238,032 | no clear change |
Summerfield's population since 2000
From 7,018 in 2000 to 11,327 in 2025: up 61.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Summerfield 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 Summerfield?
The median resident of Summerfield is 44.0 years old; 26.8% are under 18 and 15.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 74.6%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 7.8%. 10.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Summerfield | Guilford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.0 ±2.0 | 37.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 26.8% ±2.4 pts | 22.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.2% ±3.0 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Male | 46.3% ±2.6 pts | 47.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.3% ±2.7 pts | 10.1% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 74.6% ±4.9 pts | 46.0% | −17.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 7.8% ±3.0 pts | 33.5% | +5.7 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 7.3% ±2.8 pts | 5.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.8% ±3.1 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 10.7% ±2.9 pts | 11.8% | +7.7 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.9% ±3.7 pts | 16.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.0% ±2.4 pts | 5.8% | – |
| With a disability | 8.0% ±2.3 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.9% ±1.3 pts | 8.4% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 98.9% ±0.9 pts | 90.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 59.5% ±4.9 pts | 39.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 24.3% ±3.9 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.7% ±3.5 pts | 85.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.5% ±3.0 pts | 2.7% | – |
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 Summerfield earn?
Half of Summerfield's 3,795 households earn less than $160,275 a year (±$23,472), against $68,642 in Guilford County and $72,388 in North Carolina. In 2015-2019 the median was $127,708 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $32,567 after inflation. 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Summerfield | Guilford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $160,275 ±$23,472 | $68,642 | +$32,567 |
| Mean household income | $185,626 ±$18,896 | $96,196 | – |
| Per capita income | $64,431 ±$6,095 | $39,376 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 7.1% ±3.6 pts | 14.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 13.7% ±9.1 pts | 20.4% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.3% ±2.0 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 99.2% ±0.8 pts | 95.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 97.4% ±2.4 pts | 91.2% | – |
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 Summerfield?
Owners occupy 93.8% of Summerfield's occupied homes and renters 6.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $521,900 by its owner (±$42,311).
| Measure | Summerfield | Guilford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $521,900 ±$42,311 | $259,900 | +$77,496 |
| Median gross rent | $1,521 ±$1,454 | $1,163 | – |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.5% ±34.5 pts | 42.3% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,619 ±$109 | $1,536 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 93.8% ±3.2 pts | 59.9% | +6.4 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 6.2% ±3.2 pts | 40.1% | – |
| Housing units | 4,020 ±189 | 238,032 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±16.4 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 96.6% ±1.8 pts | 62.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.4% ±1.8 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7% ±0.7 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 14.7% ±4.6 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.9% ±0.9 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 6.7% | – |
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 do people in Summerfield work and get to work?
70.5% of Summerfield's workers drive alone and 23.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.1%.
| Measure | Summerfield | Guilford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.7% ±4.7 pts | 64.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.1% ±1.3 pts | 4.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 70.5% ±4.6 pts | 73.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 3.7% ±1.8 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Walked | 1.4% ±1.3 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 23.9% ±4.6 pts | 13.9% | +14.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.8 min ±4.8 | 22.0 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 Summerfield?
1 census tract lies mostly in Summerfield, and 5 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 158Guilford County | 8,502 | $177,713 |
| Tract 156.01Guilford County | 4,841 | $147,639 |
| Tract 160.03Guilford County | 4,893 | $125,278 |
| Tract 160.08Guilford County | 8,140 | $109,895 |
| Tract 160.05Guilford County | 2,184 | $125,594 |
| Tract 159.01Guilford County | 6,789 | $107,350 |
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 Summerfield) · Census block assignment files
How does Summerfield compare with other places in North Carolina?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Summerfield is the 2,936th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 86th-most populous of 549 in North Carolina.
Summerfield ranks 9th of 434 places in North Carolina with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 86th | 549 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 197th | 331 |
| Residents per square mile | 388th | 443 |
| Median household income | 9th | 434 |
| Per capita income | 26th | 443 |
| Median home value | 34th | 438 |
| Poverty rate | 285th | 341 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34th | 421 |
| Median age | 143rd | 442 |
| Owner-occupied share | 24th | 443 |
| Work from home | 53rd | 279 |
| Travel time to work | 110th | 439 |
Summerfield's figures with every place in North Carolina (CSV)
Every place in North Carolina, sortable · Compare Summerfield 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 Summerfield?
15 of the 57 figures for Summerfield 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 Summerfield 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 Summerfield.