What is the population of Summit, New Jersey?

Summit has a population of approximately 22,705 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Summit, New Jersey located?

Summit is located in New Jersey, United States, at approximate coordinates 40.7156°, -74.3647°.

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Summit

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Summit

Total population

22,705

Weather56°F · Heavy Rain

Coordinates40.72°, -74.36°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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Wind Advisory issued September 26 at 1:47PM EDT until September 27 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Source: NOAA National Weather Service.

City facts

Overview

Summit is the northernmost city of Union County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, located within the New York metropolitan area. Situated on a ridge in northern–central New Jersey, the city is located within the Raritan Valley and Rahway Valley regions, and also borders both Essex and Morris counties in the Passaic Valley region. Summit is a commercial hub and commuter town for New York City. As of the 2020 United States census, the city's population was 22,719, an increase of 1,262 (+5.9%) from the 2010 census count of 21,457, which in turn reflected an increase of 326 (+1.5%) from the 21,131 counted in the 2000 census.

History & geography

Demographics & economy

Geography

Latitude

40.7156

Longitude

-74.3647

Water area

0.05 mi²

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

Tonight

56°F

Heavy Rain

Sunday

64°F

Heavy Rain

Sunday Night

59°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

Monday

66°F

Rain Showers

Monday Night

58°F

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Tuesday

72°F

Partly Sunny

Forecast for Summit, NJ from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

25.9%

Diabetes

Adult obesity

23.5%

Binge drinking

18.1%

Adult smoking

7.5%

No leisure activity

16.3%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Schools

Total

169

Elementary

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

Union High School
High · UNION · 2,308 students · 13.9:1 ratio
Plainfield High School
High · PLAINFIELD · 1,925 students · 14.8:1 ratio
Westfield Senior High School
High · Westfield · 1,818 students · 12.1:1 ratio
Linden High School
High · Linden · 1,801 students · 12.9:1 ratio
Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School
High · SCOTCH PLAINS · 1,510 students · 13.1:1 ratio
John E. Dwyer Technology Academy
High · Elizabeth · 1,443 students · 14.7:1 ratio
College Achieve Central Charter School
Other · Plainfield · 1,403 students · 13.8:1 ratio
Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy
High · Elizabeth · 1,299 students · 15.7:1 ratio