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Somerville

Alabama · 347 residents · 3.463 sq mi
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Somerville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,250. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 72% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $71,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

347
+72%since 1990
from 202 in 1990
1990 – 2025
100 / sq mi
+72%since 1990
from 58 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.9
+11%since 1990
from 32.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1303465627779931990201020202024Somerville
2024921
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,250
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,167 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,747
+41%since 1990
from $9,719 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.7%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 15.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$71,000
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $52,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$325
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $275 in 1990
US average: $602
54.1%
−37.6 ptssince 1990
from 91.7% in 1990
45.9% rent
2.7
+14%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(187)
Black7.4%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score17.2%(35)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(316)
Black5.8%(20)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score15.3%(53)
15
−11%since 1990
from 17 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.7%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 11.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.0%
+15.5 ptssince 1990
from 54.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.3%
−5.0 ptssince 1990
from 7.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.6 min
−51%since 1990
from 27.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Somerville, Alabama?

Somerville, Alabama has about 347 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Somerville, Alabama?

The typical household in Somerville, Alabama earns about $26,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Somerville, Alabama expensive?

In Somerville, Alabama, the median home is worth about $71,000, and the typical rent is about $325 a month.

How educated are people in Somerville, Alabama?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Somerville, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Somerville, Alabama?

About 13.7% of people in Somerville, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Somerville, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Somerville, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 145 residents, a change of about 72 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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