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Somerville

Alabama · 796 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 $31,250. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 449 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $80,600. The poverty rate of 21.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
796
+129%since 2000
from 347 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
230 / sq mi
+129%since 2000
from 100 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.3
+9%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1303465627779931990201020202024Somerville
2024921
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,250
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,015
+60%since 2000
from $13,747 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.4%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.8%
US avg: 10%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food7.2%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,600
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$655
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 54.1% in 2000
37.7% rent
Afford Score
2.6
−5%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(316)
Black5.8%(20)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.3%(53)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(725)
Black2.4%(19)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(18)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other3.8%(30)
Diversity Score21.1%(168)
Diversity Score
21
+38%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
71.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+109%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.0%
+23.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.5%
−9.2 ptssince 2011
from 55.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.6%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.8%
−71.4 ptssince 2013
from 92.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Somerville, Alabama?

Somerville, Alabama has about 796 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Somerville, Alabama?

The typical household in Somerville, Alabama earns about $31,250 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 $80,600, and the typical rent is about $655 a month.

How educated are people in Somerville, Alabama?

About 9.4% 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 21.4% 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 594 residents, a change of about 294 percent over that period.

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