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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Somerset

Maryland · 1,124 residents · 0.276 sq mi
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Somerset is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $144,523. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 86% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $489,200. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 173% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
86% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,124
+13%since 1990
from 993 in 1990
1990 – 2025
4,072 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 3,598 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
46.1
+1%since 1990
from 45.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9531K1K1K1K1990201020202024Somerset
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$144,523
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $101,323 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$82,368
+55%since 1990
from $53,262 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.7%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$489,200
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $431,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$2,001
+52%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $1,001 in 1990
US average: $602
92.9%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 92.5% in 1990
7.1% rent
3.4
−21%since 1990
from 4.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(965)
Black0.9%(9)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(56)
Asian1.9%(19)
Diversity Score18.8%(187)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(1,031)
Black0.9%(10)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(33)
Asian3.4%(38)
Diversity Score17.3%(194)
17
−8%since 1990
from 19 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

86.4%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 81.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
100.0%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 96.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
58.8%
+7.4 ptssince 1990
from 51.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.1 min
−42%since 1990
from 33.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Somerset, Maryland?

Somerset, Maryland has about 1,124 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Somerset, Maryland?

The typical household in Somerset, Maryland earns about $144,523 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 $489,200, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in Somerset, Maryland?

About 86.4% 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 2.7% 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 131 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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