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CITY · 2010 ACS

Somers

Connecticut · 1,789 residents · 2.446 sq mi
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Somers is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $79,561. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. Median home value is $306,500. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,789
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 1,787 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
731 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 731 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
45.1
+3%vs 2011
vs 43.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K201020202024Somers
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,561
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $95,865 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,070
−4%vs 2011
vs $34,436 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
54.8%
−12.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 67.7% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.1%
+3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.3% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.365
+21%vs 2011
vs 0.301 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services13.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$306,500
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $315,300 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$919
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $708 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
60.0%
−33.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 93.2% in 2011
17.4% rent
Vacancy rate
3.2%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.9% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.9%
+5.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.1% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
84.2%
−15.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+17%vs 2011
vs 3.3 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(1,777)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.4%(25)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(1,737)
Black0.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(23)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.1%(92)
Diversity Score
5
+269%vs 2011
vs 1 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.2%
+2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.9% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 93.4% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.3%
−2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.3% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
−9%vs 2011
vs 26.4 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.0%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 90.1% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.6%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.1%
−2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.9% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.7% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.2%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.4% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.1%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.9% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
−3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.2% in 2011
Female
55.4%
+3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.8% in 2011
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.8% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.9%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.1% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Somers, Connecticut?

Somers, Connecticut has about 1,789 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Somers, Connecticut?

The typical household in Somers, Connecticut earns about $79,561 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 $306,500, and the typical rent is about $919 a month.

How educated are people in Somers, Connecticut?

About 34.2% 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 9.1% of people in Somers, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

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