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Somerset

Massachusetts · 18,298 residents · 7.898 sq mi
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Somerset is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $112,677. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $418,800. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,298
Unchangedsince 2000
from 18,234 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,317 / sq mi
−1%since 2009
from 2,343 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
47.0
+9%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
18K18K18K18K19K1990201020202024Somerset
202418K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55%(906)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.8%(1,068)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.2%(957)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.5%(824)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.2%(582)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.1%(2,039)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.3%(2,251)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.8%(2,518)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.8%(2,529)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.9%(2,355)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.9%(1,450)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over4.5%(819)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$112,677
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,770 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,376
+143%since 2000
from $22,420 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.1%
+29.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
+5%since 2010
from 0.379 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$418,800
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $145,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,271
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $602 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
13.1% rent
Vacancy rate
3.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.2%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.3%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
−18%since 2009
from 4.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
60
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Somerset on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(17,834)
Black0.2%(29)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(90)
Asian0.5%(97)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(16,499)
Black0.4%(77)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(445)
Asian2.3%(421)
Other4.7%(856)
Diversity Score
23
+219%since 2009
from 7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican1.2%(221)
Dominican0.4%(69)
Spaniard0.2%(43)
Mexican0.2%(38)
Peruvian0.1%(26)
Costa Rican0.1%(24)
Cuban0.1%(19)
Asian origin
Chinese0.9%(158)
Pakistani0.5%(90)
Asian Indian0.4%(72)
Filipino0.2%(40)
Cambodian0.1%(24)
Sri Lankan0.1%(11)
Korean0%(9)
Ancestry
Portuguese32.7%(5,982)
Irish18.6%(3,409)
English13.8%(2,521)
French12.4%(2,274)
Italian8.7%(1,592)
French Canadian7.4%(1,356)
Polish5%(906)
German4.4%(802)
American2.2%(397)
Cape Verdean1.2%(227)
Swedish1.1%(207)
+ 21 more ancestry groups with data
Scottish1.1%(205)
Arab1.1%(199)
Lebanese0.9%(159)
Ukrainian0.9%(158)
British0.8%(143)
Canadian0.8%(139)
Lithuanian0.3%(51)
Greek0.3%(46)
Dutch0.2%(45)
Russian0.2%(45)
Armenian0.2%(41)
Welsh0.2%(35)
Brazilian0.2%(34)
Danish0.2%(29)
Scotch-Irish0.2%(28)
Moroccan0.1%(24)
Finnish0.1%(15)
Norwegian0.1%(11)
Hungarian0.1%(10)
Swiss0.1%(10)
West Indian0.1%(10)
RANKED:Largest Portuguese population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest French population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.6%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.3%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.5%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
+81%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 89.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.0%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 65.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.4%
−20.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
6.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.6%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2012
from 12.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.6%
−97.1 ptssince 2013
from 97.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.8%
+10.0 ptssince 2017
from 80.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2016
from 82.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married30.2%(2,224)
Married60.6%(4,463)
Widowed2.6%(192)
Divorced6.6%(488)
Women 15+
Never married23.5%(1,878)
Married51.4%(4,108)
Widowed11.6%(925)
Divorced13.6%(1,089)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Somerset, Massachusetts?

Somerset, Massachusetts has about 18,298 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Somerset, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Somerset, Massachusetts earns about $112,677 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Somerset, Massachusetts expensive?

In Somerset, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $418,800, and the typical rent is about $1,271 a month.

How educated are people in Somerset, Massachusetts?

About 37.6% of adults age 25 and over in Somerset, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Somerset, Massachusetts?

About 4.9% of people in Somerset, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Somerset, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Somerset, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 643 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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