U.S. County · Profile

Somerset County

24.9KTotal Population
41Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+0.66%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Somerset County has a population of 24,910 as of 2023. It is located in Maryland.

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):4.0%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White52.9%13,177
Black or African American40.1%9,989
Two or More Races5.1%1,270
Hispanic or Latino4.0%996
Some Other Race0.9%224
Asian0.8%199
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%50
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
$52,149
30.1% below national average
Per Capita Income
$24,176
36.9% below national average
Poverty Rate
19.8%
72.2% above national average
Median Age
38.0 years

Income & Poverty

$52,149Median Household Income
$24,176Per Capita Income
19.8%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$52,149$66,829
Families$66,215$80,666
Married-couple Families$66,215$74,161
Nonfamily Households$26,945$29,101

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, Maryland.

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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