Summerville Town & Ladson PUMA, SC

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2021 Population

169,674

2.69% 1-year decline

US Senator

Lindsey Graham

Republican Party

US Senator

Tim Scott

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

37.8

2.16% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

14.5%

2.69% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$63,568

6.47% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$207,500

6.96% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Summerville Town & Ladson PUMA, SC had a population of 170k people with a median age of 37.8 and a median household income of $63,568. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Summerville Town & Ladson PUMA, SC declined from 174,358 to 169,674, a −2.69% decrease and its median household income grew from $59,705 to $63,568, a 6.47% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Summerville Town & Ladson PUMA, SC are White (Non-Hispanic) (64.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (23.7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.75%), White (Hispanic) (2.12%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.06%).

6.59% of the households in Summerville Town & Ladson PUMA, SC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.7% of the residents in Summerville Town & Ladson PUMA, SC are U.S. citizens.

In 2021, the median property value in Summerville Town & Ladson PUMA, SC was $207,500, and the homeownership rate was 73.5%.

Most people in Summerville Town & Ladson PUMA, SC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Summerville Town & Ladson PUMA, SC was 2 cars per household.

Summerville Town & Ladson PUMA, SC borders Mount Pleasant Town PUMA, SC, North Charleston City PUMA, SC, and Orangeburg, Colleton, Barnwell, Hampton, Bamberg & Allendale Counties PUMA, SC.

United States South Carolina

Population & Diversity

Summerville Town & Ladson PUMA, SC is home to a population of 170k people, from which 97.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.66% of Summerville Town & Ladson PUMA, SC residents were born outside of the country (7.91k people).

In 2021, there were 2.71 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (109k people) in Summerville Town & Ladson PUMA, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 40.2k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.37k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Summerville Town & Ladson PUMA, SC are Spanish (6,544 households), German (715 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (632 households).

Citizenship

97.7%

2021 Citizenship

98.1%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.7% of Summerville Town & Ladson PUMA, SC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Summerville Town & Ladson PUMA, SC was 98.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Summerville Town & Ladson PUMA, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Summerville Town & Ladson PUMA, SC

White (Non-Hispanic)
109k ± 2.82k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
40.2k ± 2.22k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
6.37k ± 978

5.95%

Hispanic Population

10.1k people

5.95% of the people in Summerville Town & Ladson PUMA, SC are hispanic (10.1k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Summerville Town & Ladson PUMA, SC as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

4.66%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

7.91k people

4.07%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

7.09k people

As of 2021, 4.66% of Summerville Town & Ladson PUMA, SC residents (7.91k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Summerville Town & Ladson PUMA, SC was 4.07%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Summerville Town & Ladson PUMA, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
6,544 households (4.09%)
German
715 households (0.447%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
632 households (0.395%)

6.59% of the households in Summerville Town & Ladson PUMA, SC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Summerville Town & Ladson PUMA, SC was Spanish. 4.09% of the households in Summerville Town & Ladson PUMA, SC reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
5,061 ± 687
Vietnam
3,913 ± 428
Gulf War (1990s)
3,476 ± 643

Summerville Town & Ladson PUMA, SC has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.29 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Summerville Town & Ladson PUMA, SC employs 76.9k people. The largest industries in Summerville Town & Ladson PUMA, SC are Construction (4,973 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,595 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,411 people), and the highest paying industries are Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($113,240), Legal services ($107,103), and Air transportation ($100,645).

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

38,238

Women

49%

39,748

Men

51%

The workforce of Summerville Town & Ladson PUMA, SC in 2020 was 77,986 people, with 49% woman, and 51% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Summerville Town & Ladson PUMA, SC.

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Occupations

76.9k

2021 Value

−1.43%

1 Year decline

± −1.43%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Summerville Town & Ladson PUMA, SC declined at a rate of −1.43%, from 78k employees to 76.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Summerville Town & Ladson PUMA, SC, are Registered nurses (2,221 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,127 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (2,103 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Summerville Town & Ladson PUMA, SC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in South Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

76.9k

2021 Value

−1.43%

1 Year decline

± −1.43%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Summerville Town & Ladson PUMA, SC declined at a rate of −1.43%, from 78k employees to 76.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Summerville Town & Ladson PUMA, SC, are Construction (4,973 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,595 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,411 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Summerville Town & Ladson PUMA, SC, though some of these residents may live in Summerville Town & Ladson PUMA, SC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$48,549

Median earning men ± $3,115

$32,225

Median earning women ± $1,337

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($65,625), Manufacturing ($61,784), and Public Administration ($61,557).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($47,356), Wholesale Trade ($45,164), and Manufacturing ($42,158).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in South Carolina. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in South Carolina.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in South Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (43.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.11%).

Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing the state of South Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

South Carolina is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Summerville Town & Ladson PUMA, SC. Showing the available data for South Carolina.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (55.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (43.4%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.11%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in South Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (43.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.11%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in South Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from South Carolina

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Lindsey Graham

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2003

Tim Scott

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 2, 2013
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jim DeMint.

Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing South Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in South Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from South Carolina

South Carolina is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for South Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 1% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.39% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Summerville Town & Ladson PUMA, SC in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (39.4k), Some college (31.9k), and Secondary Education (19.7k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Summerville Town & Ladson PUMA, SC was $207,500 in 2021, which is 0.847 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $194,000 to $207,500, a 6.96% increase. The homeownership rate in Summerville Town & Ladson PUMA, SC is 73.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Summerville Town & Ladson PUMA, SC have an average commute time of 30.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Summerville Town & Ladson PUMA, SC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Summerville Town & Ladson PUMA, SC is $63,568. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Summerville Town & Ladson PUMA, SC was Mount Pleasant Town PUMA, SC with a value of $82,343, followed by Charleston City PUMA, SC and York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC, with respective values of $77,240 and $74,702.

Property

$207,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,854

$45,782

Median Property Taxes

±$1,925

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Summerville Town & Ladson PUMA, SC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Summerville Town & Ladson PUMA, SC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

73.5%

Homeownership

2021

70.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 73.5% of the housing units in Summerville Town & Ladson PUMA, SC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Summerville Town & Ladson PUMA, SC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Summerville Town & Ladson PUMA, SC was Mount Pleasant Town PUMA, SC with a value of $82,343, followed by Charleston City PUMA, SC and York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC, with respective values of $77,240 and $74,702.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Summerville Town & Ladson PUMA, SC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$63,568

Median Household Income

± $2,177

62.3k

Number of Households

± 2,276

In 2021, the median household income of the 62.3k households in Summerville Town & Ladson PUMA, SC grew to $63,568 from the previous year's value of $59,705.

The following chart displays the households in Summerville Town & Ladson PUMA, SC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.422

2021 Wage GINI in Summerville Town & Ladson PUMA, SC

0.421

2020 Wage GINI in Summerville Town & Ladson PUMA, SC

In 2021, the income inequality in Summerville Town & Ladson PUMA, SC was 0.422 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.328% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Summerville Town & Ladson PUMA, SC was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Summerville Town & Ladson PUMA, SC in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Summerville Town & Ladson PUMA, SC across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (83.7%)
Carpooled (7.79%)
Worked At Home (6.13%)

In 2021, 83.7% of workers in Summerville Town & Ladson PUMA, SC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.79%) and those who worked at home (6.13%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

30.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Summerville Town & Ladson PUMA, SC have a longer commute time (30.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.34% of the workforce in Summerville Town & Ladson PUMA, SC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Summerville Town & Ladson PUMA, SC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Summerville Town & Ladson PUMA, SC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Summerville Town & Ladson PUMA, SC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Summerville Town & Ladson PUMA, SC (24.4k out of 168k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Summerville Town & Ladson PUMA, SC is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

88.6% of the population of Summerville Town & Ladson PUMA, SC has health coverage, with 42.8% on employee plans, 16.9% on Medicaid, 10.2% on Medicare, 14.8% on non-group plans, and 3.94% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.3% under 18 years, 20.2% between 18 and 34 years, 40.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.4%

Uninsured

42.8%

Employer Coverage

16.9%

Medicaid

10.2%

Medicare

14.8%

Non-Group

3.94%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Summerville Town & Ladson PUMA, SC grew by 2.28% from 11.2% to 11.4%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Summerville Town & Ladson PUMA, SC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.