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Summerton, SC
Town in Clarendon County, South Carolina.
Population
803
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
593
ZIP codes
0
Summerton and its ZIP codes
Summerton at a glance
- Summerton is about 3.4 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $40,469 a year, 42% less than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $164,800 (36% below South Carolina) and median rent is $488 a month.
Local data for Summerton, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Summerton, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$40,469
Poverty rate
24.2%
Median home value
$164,800
Median rent
$488/mo
Homeownership
59.8%
Bachelor's or higher
32.1%
Median age
44.5
Average commute
39.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (77), Irish Americans (71), German Americans (64).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clarendon County. PPP loans are for Summerton.
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Aug 2026, -1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,727
6,700 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,633
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$428M
FY 2026, $13,729 per person
How people get to work
Summerton, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.7%
- Carpooled9.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home10.0%
Average one-way commute: 39.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Summerton, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
432
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
74
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 35°F
55.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Summerton, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.0%
U.S. 33.3% +6.7 pts
Diabetes
23.3%
U.S. 12.1% +11.2 pts
Smoking
19.4%
U.S. 12.8% +6.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.2%
U.S. 11.1% +5.1 pts
Cities near Summerton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| North SanteeCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 9.1 |
| WybooCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 15 |
| PaxvilleTown | 9.5 mi | 1.1 |
| ManningCity | 9.9 mi | 2.9 |
| SanteeTown | 11 mi | 2.5 |
| PinewoodTown | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| VanceTown | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| AlcoluCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.5 |
| ElloreeTown | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| EutawvilleTown | 14 mi | 1 |
| PrivateerCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 8.2 |
| LakewoodCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 7.5 |
| ForestonCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.3 |
| Holly HillTown | 19 mi | 1.3 |
| South SumterCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.3 |
| Cane SavannahCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 3.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Summerton, SC in?
- Summerton is in Clarendon County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Summerton, SC?
- About 803 people live in Summerton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Summerton?
- Nearby places include North Santee (6 mi), Wyboo (9.1 mi), Paxville (9.5 mi), Manning (9.9 mi), Santee (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023