Summerville, South Carolina
Summerville: town in South Carolina, United States
About
Summerville is a town located in the county of Dorchester in the U.S. state of South Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 43,392 and a population density of 865 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 53,301 inhabitants.
The town was created 179 years ago in 1846.
Quick Facts about Summerville
| Population | 53,301 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | South Carolina (United States) |
| County | Dorchester County |
| Phone Area Codes | 843 |
| Area | 50.16 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 33.0185,-80.1757 |
| Altitude | 89 feet / 27 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1847 (179 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 10:33:30 (15th April 2026) |
| Postal code | 29483 |
| Density | 1,063 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 18.59% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 87℉ Patchy Fog then Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Summerville is located at 33°1'7"N 80°10'32"W (33.0185000, -80.1756500).
Summerville map
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Weather
Patchy fog before 10am. Sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 6 to 15 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Summerville increased by 18.59% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 43,392 | - | census |
| 2011 | 43,982 | 1.34% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 44,710 | 1.63% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 45,952 | 2.7% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 47,370 | 2.99% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 49,227 | 3.77% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 50,216 | 1.97% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 51,517 | 2.53% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 51,880 | 0.7% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 52,549 | 1.27% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 53,301 | 1.41% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Summerville
1Gahagan Park
184 W Boundary St, Summerville, SC 29485, United States View details
Phone: +18438515211 | Website available
2Azalea Park
105 W 5th S St, Summerville, SC 29483, United States View details
Phone: +18438515211 | Website available
3Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site
300 State Park Rd, Summerville, SC 29485, United States View details
Phone: +18438731740 | Website available
4Hutchinson Square
Summerville, SC 29483, United States View details
Phone: +18438716000 | Website available
5Laurel Street Park
650 S Laurel St, Summerville, SC 29483, United States View details
Phone: +18438515211 | Website available
Where to Eat in Summerville
1Carolina Ale House
191 Sigma Dr, Summerville, SC 29483, United States View details
Phone: +18434711970 | Website available
2Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
1700 Old Trolley Rd, Summerville, SC 29485, United States View details
Phone: +18438758680 | Website available
3Chili's Grill & Bar
9890 Dorchester Rd, Summerville, SC 29485, United States View details
Phone: +18438511935 | Website available
4Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar
114 Central Ave, Summerville, SC 29483, United States View details
Phone: +18438792422 | Website available
5IHOP
9976 Dorchester Rd, Summerville, SC 29485, United States View details
Phone: +18438751609 | Website available
Where to Stay in Summerville
1Home2 Suites by Hilton Summerville
221 Holiday Dr, Summerville, SC 29483, United States View details
Phone: +18439707182 | Website available
2Holiday Inn Express & Suites Summerville, an IHG Hotel
1657 N Main St, Summerville, SC 29486, United States View details
Phone: +18438738900 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Summerville
1Dorchester County Council
500 N Main St, Summerville, SC 29483 View details
Phone: +18438320043 | Website available
People born in Summerville (25)
People born in Summerville, including professional basketball player Chuck Eidson, politician W. Turner Logan, football player A. J. Green, .
More notable people
- Dustin Fry (Player of American football) he was born in 03/10/1983
- Garnet C. Wilkinson (American educator) he was born in 10/01/1879
- Keith Jennings (American football player) he was born in 19/05/1966
- Kevin Long (American gridiron football player) he was born in 02/05/1975
- Randy Scott (American politician) he was born in 16/03/1946
- Rickey Bustle (American football player and coach) he was born in 23/08/1953
- Robert Lee (Ghanaian dentist from South Carolina) he was born in 13/05/1920
- Sha'reff Rashad (Player of American football) he was born in 06/10/1986
- Stanford Jennings (American football player) he was born in 12/03/1962
- Carvin Nkanata (Kenyan sprinter) he was born in 06/05/1991
- Josie Miles (American singer) she was born in 01/01/1900
- Brad Hawkins (American actor, singer and martial artist) he was born in 13/01/1976
- Ian Rafferty (American football offensive lineman) he was born in 02/09/1976
- Austin Savage (Professional soccer player) he was born in 17/05/1991
- Jenny Horne (American politician) she was born in 12/10/1972
- Janet Cone (American college athletics director) she was born in 01/01/1955
- Jenn Colella (American actress) she was born in 22/09/1974
- Jonathan Amon (American association football player) he was born in 30/04/1999
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Summerville, SC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 217688 | Charleston Southern University | Charleston (SC) | 29406-9121 |
| 489159 | Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-Goose Creek | Goose Creek (SC) | 29445-6694 |
| 217794 | Charleston Cosmetology Institute | Charleston (SC) | 29420 |
| 441025 | Platt College-Miller-Motte Technical-Charleston | Charleston (SC) | 29418 |
| 218894 | Trident Technical College | Charleston (SC) | 29423-8067 |
Nearby Transit Stations (4)
Rail and bus stations connected to Summerville, SC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHS | Charleston, South Carolina | 4565 Gaynor Avenue | RAIL |
| YEM | Yemassee | 9 Main Street | RAIL |
| KTR | Kingstree | 101 East Main St. | RAIL |
| DNK | Denmark | 200 West Baruch Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Summerville.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Summervill Post Office | Summerville (SC) | 29483 |
| Oakbrook Post Office | Summerville (SC) | 29485 |
| Ladson Post Office | Ladson (SC) | 29456 |
| Goose Creek Post Office | Goose Creek (SC) | 29445 |
| Ridgevill Post Office | Ridgeville (SC) | 29472 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Summerville, Georgia city in Chattooga County, Georgia, United States with a population of 4,238 people.
- Summerville, Pennsylvania borough in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 501 people.
- Summerville, Oregon city in Oregon, USA with a population of 144 people.
Other cities in Dorchester County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Dorchester County , SC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Saint George | 2,194 | Town in South Carolina |
| Ridgeville | 1,841 | Town of the United States |
| Harleyville | 702 | Town in South Carolina |
| Reevesville | 204 | Human settlement in Dorchester County, South Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Summerville distances to largest South Carolina cities