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Somerton

Arizona · 14,197 residents · 7.273 sq mi
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Somerton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,061. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 95% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $150,100. At a median age of 29.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 29.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,197
+95%since 2000
from 7,266 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,952 / sq mi
+95%since 2000
from 999 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
29.8
+20%since 2000
from 24.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K7K11K14K17K1990201020202024Somerton
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,061
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,544 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,428
+106%since 2000
from $7,960 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 26.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,100
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$847
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $360 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
26.8% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+14%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic2.1%(302)
Black0.1%(20)
Hispanic / Latino97%(13,777)
Asian0.2%(30)
Other0.1%(10)
Diversity Score6.3%(888)
Diversity Score
6
−39%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
63.1%
+24.8 ptssince 2000
from 38.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+31%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.1%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.8%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 14.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 60.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.0%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
42.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.3%
−53.5 ptssince 2013
from 73.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Somerton, Arizona?

Somerton, Arizona has about 14,197 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Somerton, Arizona?

The typical household in Somerton, Arizona earns about $52,061 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 $150,100, and the typical rent is about $847 a month.

How educated are people in Somerton, Arizona?

About 16.3% 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 20.4% of people in Somerton, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Somerton, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Somerton, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,915 residents, a change of about 169 percent over that period.

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