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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Somerville

Massachusetts · 76,210 residents · 4.123 sq mi
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Somerville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $32,455. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $164,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 31.2
US median: 33.0
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

76,210
−2%vs 2000
vs 77,478 in 2000
1990 – 2025
18,484 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 18,792 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.2
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 31.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
75K77K78K80K82K1990201020202024Somerville
202481K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,455
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $46,315 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$15,179
−36%vs 2000
vs $23,628 in 2000
US average: $14,340
11.5%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$164,400
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $262,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$677
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $874 in 2000
US average: $450
31.0%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 30.6% in 2000
69.0% rent
5.1
−10%vs 2000
vs 5.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.7%(56,320)
Black6.3%(4,868)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(6,786)
Asian6.4%(4,972)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.3%(37,397)
1990
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(67,568)
Black5.6%(4,280)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(4,716)
Asian3.6%(2,773)
Other2.1%(1,589)
Diversity Score36.9%(28,115)
37
−24%vs 2000
vs 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

30.9%
−9.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 40.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
75.2%
−5.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
13.4%
−4.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.7 min
+23%vs 2000
vs 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Somerville, Massachusetts?

Somerville, Massachusetts has about 76,210 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Somerville, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Somerville, Massachusetts earns about $32,455 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Somerville, Massachusetts expensive?

In Somerville, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $164,400, and the typical rent is about $677 a month.

How educated are people in Somerville, Massachusetts?

About 30.9% of adults age 25 and over in Somerville, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Somerville, Massachusetts?

About 11.5% of people in Somerville, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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