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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Somerset

Kentucky · 10,733 residents · 14.712 sq mi
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Somerset has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,810. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value is $39,700. The poverty rate of 22.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 25% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,733
−5%vs 2000
vs 11,352 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
730 / sq mi
−5%vs 2000
vs 772 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
37.4
−7%vs 2000
vs 40.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$16,810
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $22,362 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,109
−28%vs 2000
vs $14,048 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
22.2%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$39,700
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $62,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$247
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $334 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
57.2%
+3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 54.1% in 2000
42.8% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−15%vs 2000
vs 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(10,608)
Black3.7%(415)
Hispanic / Latino1%(112)
Asian0.7%(77)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.9%(1,466)
1990
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(10,128)
Black5.2%(554)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(42)
Asian0.2%(22)
Other0.3%(29)
Diversity Score14.2%(1,527)
Diversity Score
14
+10%vs 2000
vs 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
56.4%
−6.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 63.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
6.2%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.7 min
+6%vs 2000
vs 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Somerset, Kentucky?

Somerset, Kentucky has about 10,733 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Somerset, Kentucky?

The typical household in Somerset, Kentucky earns about $16,810 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Somerset, Kentucky expensive?

In Somerset, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $39,700, and the typical rent is about $247 a month.

How educated are people in Somerset, Kentucky?

About 15.0% of adults age 25 and over in Somerset, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Somerset, Kentucky?

About 22.2% of people in Somerset, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

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