Somerset
Somerset has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,362. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $62,300. With a median age of 40.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 34% less than the Kentucky median.
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How many people live in Somerset, Kentucky?
Somerset, Kentucky has about 11,352 residents according to the 2000 Census.
What is the median household income in Somerset, Kentucky?
The typical household in Somerset, Kentucky earns about $22,362 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 $62,300, and the typical rent is about $334 a month.
How educated are people in Somerset, Kentucky?
About 13.6% 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 22.1% of people in Somerset, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.
Has Somerset, Kentucky grown since 1990?
Yes, Somerset, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 619 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024