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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Somerton

Arizona · 5,282 residents · 7.273 sq mi
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Somerton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,094. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 1,984 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $43,900. At a median age of 23.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 45% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 23.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

5,282
−27%vs 2000
vs 7,266 in 2000
1990 – 2025
726 / sq mi
−27%vs 2000
vs 999 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
23.5
−6%vs 2000
vs 24.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4K7K11K14K17K1990201020202024Somerton
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$15,094
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $26,544 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$4,643
−42%vs 2000
vs $7,960 in 2000
US average: $14,340
44.0%
+17.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 26.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$43,900
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $67,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$313
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $360 in 2000
US average: $450
69.7%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.0% in 2000
30.3% rent
2.9
+15%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic3.9%(287)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino95.2%(6,915)
Asian0.2%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.2%(744)
1990
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(4,246)
Black0.2%(12)
Hispanic / Latino95.5%(5,044)
Asian0.6%(30)
Other18.8%(994)
Diversity Score72.9%(3,849)
73
+612%vs 2000
vs 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

2.3%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
21.2%
−17.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 38.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.3%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.3 min
+22%vs 2000
vs 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Somerton, Arizona?

Somerton, Arizona has about 5,282 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Somerton, Arizona?

The typical household in Somerton, Arizona earns about $15,094 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Somerton, Arizona expensive?

In Somerton, Arizona, the median home is worth about $43,900, and the typical rent is about $313 a month.

How educated are people in Somerton, Arizona?

About 2.3% of adults age 25 and over in Somerton, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Somerton, Arizona?

About 44.0% of people in Somerton, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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

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