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Somerset

Massachusetts · 18,303 residents · 7.898 sq mi
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Somerset is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $90,260. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $293,000. With a median age of 46.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,303
Unchangedsince 2000
from 18,234 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,317 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,309 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.7
+9%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
18K18K18K18K19K1990201020202024Somerset
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,260
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,770 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,478
+98%since 2000
from $22,420 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
60.6%
+19.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$293,000
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $145,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,130
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $602 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
18.3% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+16%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(17,834)
Black0.2%(29)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(90)
Asian0.5%(97)
Other0%
Diversity Score3%(541)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(16,795)
Black0.8%(152)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(434)
Asian1.2%(217)
Other1.4%(260)
Diversity Score14.3%(2,619)
Diversity Score
14
+382%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.4%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+42%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 89.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 65.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.2%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
6.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.5%
−96.2 ptssince 2013
from 97.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Somerset, Massachusetts?

Somerset, Massachusetts has about 18,303 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Somerset, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Somerset, Massachusetts earns about $90,260 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 $293,000, and the typical rent is about $1,130 a month.

How educated are people in Somerset, Massachusetts?

About 30.4% 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 4.4% 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 648 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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