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Somerset

Maryland · 1,151 residents (2025 est.) · 0.276 sq mi
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Somerset is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $250,001. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 94% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $1,775,000. With a median age of 51.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
94% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 99%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,088
−3%since 2000
from 1,124 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,942 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 4,072 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.2
+11%since 2000
from 46.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,151 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9531K1K1K1K1990201020202024Somerset
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$250,001
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $144,523 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$168,114
+104%since 2000
from $82,368 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
93.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.436 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services9.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Information3.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,775,000
+99%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $489,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,501
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $2,001 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 92.9% in 2000
12.2% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.0%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.1
+110%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
36
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(1,031)
Black0.9%(10)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(33)
Asian3.4%(38)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.3%(194)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(885)
Black1.9%(21)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(67)
Asian4.3%(47)
Other6.3%(68)
Diversity Score41.1%(447)
Diversity Score
41
+138%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
93.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
68.5%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 58.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.0 min
+73%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
26.4%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.5%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
11.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
42.6%
+27.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 67.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
86.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 90.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Female
49.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Foreign born
19.3%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
−42.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
3.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2012
from 5.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.3%
−98.5 ptssince 2013
from 98.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2017
from 96.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2016
from 78.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 7.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Somerset, Maryland?

Somerset, Maryland has about 1,088 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Somerset, Maryland?

The typical household in Somerset, Maryland earns about $250,001 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Somerset, Maryland expensive?

In Somerset, Maryland, the median home is worth about $1,775,000, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.

How educated are people in Somerset, Maryland?

About 93.7% of adults age 25 and over in Somerset, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Somerset, Maryland?

About 1.9% of people in Somerset, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Somerset, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Somerset, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 95 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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