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Connecticut · 2,056 residents · 2.446 sq mi
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Somers has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,779. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $377,400. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents. Households here earn about 28% less than the Connecticut median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,056
−1%since 2023
from 2,081 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
841 / sq mi
−1%since 2023
from 851 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
39.0
−10%since 2023
from 43.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K201020202024Somers
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,779
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $67,203 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,134
−3%since 2023
from $42,246 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2023
from 47.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
+2%since 2023
from 0.418 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$377,400
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $379,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,000
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $895 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 85.3% in 2023
19.3% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
46.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 50.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
69.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 74.8% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.5
−3%since 2023
from 5.6 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
23
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic72.2%(1,503)
Black1.4%(30)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(87)
Asian0%(0)
Other22.2%(461)
Diversity Score53.4%(1,112)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.3%(1,466)
Black1.1%(22)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(100)
Asian0%(0)
Other22.8%(468)
Diversity Score54.7%(1,124)
Diversity Score
55
+2%since 2023
from 53 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 39.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 97.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 14.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.8 min
−4%since 2023
from 37.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 75.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 16.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.4% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 66.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 20.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 44.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 42.6% in 2023
Female
56.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 57.4% in 2023
Foreign born
8.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.3% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 11.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 18.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 90.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 96.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Somers, Connecticut?

Somers, Connecticut has about 2,056 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Somers, Connecticut?

The typical household in Somers, Connecticut earns about $68,779 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Somers, Connecticut expensive?

In Somers, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $377,400, and the typical rent is about $1,000 a month.

How educated are people in Somers, Connecticut?

About 38.8% of adults age 25 and over in Somers, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Somers, Connecticut?

About 3.6% of people in Somers, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

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