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Summerville, SC is a charming small town located in South Carolina with a population of 50,318 and a population density of 2,729 people per square mile. Summerville offers plenty of year-round outdoor activities such as fishing at Lake Moultrie, a local favorite spot for bass fishing and kayaking. There are also several parks around the area that offer trails and playgrounds for families to enjoy. Local businesses include The Flowertown Players, a theater company that perform classic plays and musicals for the community; The French Quarter Inn, an award-winning hotel in the historic district; and Ella & Ollie's, an independent boutique specializing in unique items from local vendors. Other organizations in the area include libraries, art galleries, museums, churches, and community centers. Residents can also enjoy some sports action by attending events hosted by Summerville High School or by catching minor league baseball games at Joseph P. Riley Park.

The population in Summerville is 50,318. There are 2,576 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Summerville is 38.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Summerville is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.

Family in Summerville
- 53.3% are married
- 12.8% are divorced
- 34.4% are married with children
- 19.7% have children, but are single
Race in Summerville

- 70.7% are White
- 19.0% are Black
- 1.7% are Asian
- 0.4% are Native American
- 0.6% claim Other
- 5.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander

   Estimated Total Population by Age

  PeopleSummerville, South CarolinaUnited States
  50,318.0329,725,481.0
  51.6%50.5%
  48.4%49.5%
  38.338.4
 
  53,643.0326,569,308.0
  43,181.0309,327,143.0
  27,752.0285,036,114.0
  22,519.0251,960,433.0
  92.1%15.6%
  136.7%30.8%
 
  2575.993.4
  19.5343531905.423
  0.133264836.791
 
  69.0%59.4%
  19.2%12.2%
  2.1%5.6%
  0.2%0.6%
  0.0%0.2%
  0.5%0.4%
  2.9%3.2%
  6.1%18.4%
 
  53.3%49.8%
  50.7%48.0%
  2.6%1.8%
  46.7%50.2%
  28.4%33.8%
  11.0%10.8%
  7.4%5.6%
 
  2.552.6
  19,616.0124,010,992.0
  13,033.080,755,759.0
  30.3%30.5%
  44.1%42.9%
  6,583.043,255,233.0
  16.2%15.8%
  9.3%10.8%
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Over 12 years ago

Is the Cost of living really slightly above the national average? Can you tell me an nice area to rent an apartment. One bed room,furnished that is less than  More

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I have lived in a lot of states in my 32 years of life. Unfortunately I was brought to Summerville, SC by my mother and have remained here due to lack of work and money  More

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MY FAMILY AND I LIVED IN SUMMERVILLE FOR 3 AND 1/2 YEARS, THE CITY IS BEAUTIFUL, SMALL, WITH COUNTRY FLAVOR AND THAT KIND OF PEOPLE THAT GREEDS EVERY BODY WHILE WALKING  More

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