City · West Virginia
Summersville, West Virginia
Summersville, city, in Nicholas County, West Virginia. Summersville had 3,297 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 3,431 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,373 (±15). GEOID 5477980.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
3,297
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,431 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,373 ±15
Median household income
$56,571
±$16,154 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $59,608
Median home value
$230,000
±$56,694 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $162,600
Median gross rent
$395
±$234 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $872
Where is Summersville and what county is it in?
Summersville is a city in Nicholas County, West Virginia. It covers 4.5 square miles of land, 765 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Summersville, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 3,297 people lived in Summersville on July 1, 2025, down 3.9% since 2020, a steeper fall than West Virginia's (−1.5%). The 2020 Census counted 3,431 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 3,373 (±15).
| Measure | Summersville | Nicholas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,373 ±15 | 24,277 | no clear change |
| Households | 1,457 ±202 | 9,466 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.26 ±0.31 | 2.55 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,696 ±230 | 12,550 | no clear change |
Summersville's population since 2000
From 3,294 in 2000 to 3,297 in 2025: up 0.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Summersville 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 Summersville?
The median resident of Summersville is 56.3 years old; 20.1% are under 18 and 38.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 88.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 6.9%.
| Measure | Summersville | Nicholas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56.3 ±7.4 | 46.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.1% ±6.7 pts | 21.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 38.0% ±9.9 pts | 23.9% | – |
| Male | 52.0% ±5.1 pts | 50.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.9% ±6.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 88.9% ±4.9 pts | 96.3% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±1.6 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.4% ±2.1 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 8.4% ±6.9 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.7% ±3.0 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.3% ±4.5 pts | 7.6% | – |
| With a disability | 22.3% ±6.1 pts | 22.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.8% ±2.4 pts | 5.8% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.3% ±5.3 pts | 90.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 34.8% ±11.7 pts | 23.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 24.6% ±13.6 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 80.2% ±12.3 pts | 91.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5% ±1.7 pts | 1.1% | – |
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 Summersville earn?
Half of Summersville's 1,457 households earn less than $56,571 a year (±$16,154), against $54,639 in Nicholas County and $59,608 in West Virginia. In 2015-2019 it was $47,719 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 20.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Summersville | Nicholas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $56,571 ±$16,154 | $54,639 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $80,703 ±$17,078 | $74,713 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,706 ±$7,237 | $32,265 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 20.3% ±9.6 pts | 15.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.5% ±14.1 pts | 16.6% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 20.7% ±8.0 pts | 19.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 87.8% ±6.7 pts | 90.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 82.4% ±8.7 pts | 83.2% | – |
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 Summersville?
Owners occupy 67.7% of Summersville's occupied homes and renters 32.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $230,000 by its owner (±$56,694). The median renter pays $395 a month including utilities, and 24.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Summersville | Nicholas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $230,000 ±$56,694 | $121,600 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $395 ±$234 | $686 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 24.8% ±11.5 pts | 26.0% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,207 ±$515 | $1,125 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 67.7% ±10.9 pts | 82.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 32.3% ±10.9 pts | 17.8% | – |
| Housing units | 1,696 ±230 | 12,550 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±3.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.4% ±9.9 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 70.9% ±8.2 pts | 73.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 11.0% ±5.7 pts | 20.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.9% ±2.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.4% ±3.6 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.4% ±5.4 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 11.9% ±6.0 pts | 6.8% | – |
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 Summersville building?
Builders took permits for 2 new housing units in Summersville in 2025 (2 in single-family houses), 0.6 per 1,000 residents against 2.2 across West Virginia.
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 Summersville work and get to work?
76.9% of Summersville's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 26.3 minutes.
| Measure | Summersville | Nicholas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 37.0% ±6.3 pts | 46.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.3% ±5.7 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 76.9% ±10.7 pts | 79.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.7% ±8.0 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±3.6 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Walked | 2.0% ±3.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.5% ±9.2 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.3 min ±13.8 | 33.1 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 Summersville?
1 census tract lies mostly in Summersville, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9502.02Nicholas County | 3,857 | $77,017 |
| Tract 9502.01Nicholas County | 2,833 | $52,450 |
| Tract 9507Nicholas County | 3,296 | $58,420 |
| Tract 9501Nicholas County | 3,018 | $59,345 |
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 Summersville) · Census block assignment files
How does Summersville compare with other places in West Virginia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Summersville is the 6,043rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 37th-most populous of 230 in West Virginia.
Summersville ranks 69th of 138 places in West Virginia with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 37th | 230 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 40th | 102 |
| Residents per square mile | 106th | 146 |
| Median household income | 69th | 138 |
| Per capita income | 43rd | 144 |
| Median home value | 21st | 142 |
| Median gross rent | 123rd | 123 |
| Poverty rate | 58th | 111 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24th | 135 |
| Median age | 6th | 146 |
| Owner-occupied share | 85th | 146 |
| Travel time to work | 37th | 145 |
Summersville's figures with every place in West Virginia (CSV)
Every place in West Virginia, sortable · Compare Summersville 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 Summersville?
21 of the 57 figures for Summersville 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 Summersville 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 Summersville.