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Summersville city, WV

ZIP 26679 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 26679

26679 has a population of 1,180 with a median age of 41.6 yrs (62.2% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
99.1%+61% vs US avg
x
Black
0.7%-95% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
0.0%
x
Age Groups
0–17
28.2%+28% vs US avg
x
18–64
48.1%-22% vs US avg
x
65+
23.6%+45% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
4.6%-59% vs US avg
x
High school
53.2%+103% vs US avg
x
Some college
21.7%-25% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
20.6%-39% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
54.8%+14% vs US avg
x
Never married
21.6%-36% vs US avg
x
Divorced
18.6%+81% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.0%
x
Diversity Index
2/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
14.0%+22% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.7%+61% vs US avg
x
Disability
20.3%+52% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
0.0%
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Top ancestry
EnglishScotch-IrishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 26679

Poverty Rate
14.0%+22% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.7%+61% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
0.0%
x
Disability
20.3%+52% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
5.5%-31% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
14.1%+20% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,180
Median age41.6
Poverty rate14.0%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White99.1%
Hispanic0.0%
Black0.7%
Asian0.0%