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Somerset

Maryland · 1,216 residents · 0.276 sq mi
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Somerset is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $243,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 91% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $1,000,001. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 244% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
91% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,216
+8%since 2000
from 1,124 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,406 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 4,072 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.5
−1%since 2000
from 46.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9531K1K1K1K1990201020202024Somerset
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$243,125
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $144,523 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$98,314
+19%since 2000
from $82,368 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
88.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services9.3%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Information1.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade1.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,000,001
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $489,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,001
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $2,001 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
63.4%
−29.5 ptssince 2000
from 92.9% in 2000
7.9% rent
Vacancy rate
1.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.0%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.1
+22%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(1,066)
Black0.7%(9)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(58)
Asian3.9%(47)
Other1.9%(23)
Diversity Score26.3%(320)
Diversity Score
26
+52%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
91.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
99.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
62.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 58.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+41%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
48.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
17.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
17.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
3.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
85.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 90.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Female
45.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Foreign born
11.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.7%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Somerset, Maryland?

Somerset, Maryland has about 1,216 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Somerset, Maryland?

The typical household in Somerset, Maryland earns about $243,125 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 $1,000,001, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in Somerset, Maryland?

About 91.4% 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 2.4% 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 223 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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