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Somerset

Ohio · 1,481 residents · 1.165 sq mi
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Somerset has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,917. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $100,700. The poverty rate of 29.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,481
−4%since 2000
from 1,549 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
1,271 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,330 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.1
+6%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K2000201020202024Somerset
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,917
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,844 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,482
+16%since 2000
from $14,209 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
29.0%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,700
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$537
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $296 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.9%
−29.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.3% in 2000
42.7% rent
Vacancy rate
5.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.2%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+34%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(1,533)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(4)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.8%(13)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(1,448)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(9)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1.9%(29)
Diversity Score7.2%(106)
Diversity Score
7
+784%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
+16%since 2000
from 25.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
11.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.9%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
54.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.2%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Somerset, Ohio?

Somerset, Ohio has about 1,481 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Somerset, Ohio?

The typical household in Somerset, Ohio earns about $27,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Somerset, Ohio expensive?

In Somerset, Ohio, the median home is worth about $100,700, and the typical rent is about $537 a month.

How educated are people in Somerset, Ohio?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Somerset, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Somerset, Ohio?

About 29.0% of people in Somerset, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

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