Summerville
Town in Dorchester County, South Carolina
Summerville is a town in Dorchester County, South Carolina, with 50,915 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 89 ft (27 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lincolnville, 1.3 miles E.
- 50,915residents (2020 Census)
- 89 ftelevation · 27 m
- 22.7 sq miland area · 58.9 km²
- 2,240 / sq mipopulation density
- 29483ZIP code
About Summerville
Summerville is a town in the U.S. state of South Carolina situated mostly in Dorchester County, with small portions in Berkeley and Charleston Counties. It lies about 5 miles from the Ashley River. Its population was 50,915 at the 2020 census, making it the seventh-most populous city in South Carolina. It is part of the Charleston metropolitan area.
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Living in Summerville
- Median household income
- $81,046
- Median home value
- $328,100
- Median rent
- $1,526/mo
- Median age
- 38.9
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Summerville had 50,915 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 50,915 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,240 per sq mi (865 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Summerville at a glance
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
|---|---|
| County | Dorchester County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 50,915 (2020) |
| Land area | 22.73 sq mi (58.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.14 sq mi (0.36 km²) |
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.0056° N, 80.1774° W |
| ZIP code | 29483 |
| Official website | summerville.sc.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4570270 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Summerville
- Lincolnville1.3 mi E
- Sangaree3.6 mi NE
- Ladson4.0 mi E
- North Charleston8.9 mi SE
- Goose Creek9.8 mi E
- Ridgeville10.1 mi NW
- Hanahan11.4 mi SE
- Pimlico14.2 mi NE
- Ravenel15.5 mi S
- Charleston17.1 mi SE
- Moncks Corner17.3 mi NE
- Pinopolis17.4 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Summerville
What county is Summerville in?
Summerville is in Dorchester County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Summerville, SC?
50,915 people lived in Summerville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Summerville, SC?
The ZIP code of Summerville is 29483.
What is the elevation of Summerville?
89 feet (27 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Summerville?
Lincolnville (1.3 mi), Sangaree (3.6 mi), Ladson (4.0 mi), North Charleston (8.9 mi), Goose Creek (9.8 mi).
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