U.S. County · Profile

Somerset County

51.3KTotal Population
13Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+0.88%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Somerset County has a population of 51,302 as of 2023. It is located in Maine.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Somerset County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):1.3%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White95.6%49,045
Two or More Races3.0%1,539
Hispanic or Latino1.3%667
Black or African American0.5%257
Asian0.4%205
Some Other Race0.3%154
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%103
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Somerset County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$53,527
28.2% below national average
Per Capita Income
$31,348
18.2% below national average
Poverty Rate
16.8%
46.1% above national average
Median Age
47.0 years

Income & Poverty

$53,527Median Household Income
$31,348Per Capita Income
16.8%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$53,527$71,414
Families$70,093$88,908
Married-couple Families$70,093$78,504
Nonfamily Households$30,353$32,781

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Somerset County, Maine.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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