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The City of Summit had a population of 22,705 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Summit is located at latitude 40.7415 and longitude -74.3596 in Union County. The formal boundaries for the City of Summit encompass a land area of 6 sq. miles and a water area of 0.05 sq. miles. Union County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The City of Summit has a C5 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that is independent of any county subdivision and serves as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Summit is located within Township of Millburn, a minor civil division (MCD) of Union County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 22,705 (100%) |
| Population Density | 3,788 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 52 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $190,304 |
| Per Capita Income | $112,787 |
| Median Home Value | $994,500 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,786 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,697 (64.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,644 (30.1%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 445 (5.1%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 8,341 |
| Average Household Size | 2.71 |
| Family Households | 5,896 (70.7%) |
The table below compares Summit to the other 700 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in New Jersey by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 47 | 93rd |
| Population Density | # 196 | 72nd |
| Median Household Income | # 69 | 90th |
| Per Capita Income | # 30 | 96th |
| Diversity Index | # 247 | 65th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE New Jersey Census Data Comparison Tool.
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