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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Somerset

Pennsylvania · 6,454 residents · 2.729 sq mi
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Somerset has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,764. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value is $58,800. Households here earn about 32% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.0
US median: 33.0
Average education
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,454
−5%vs 2000
vs 6,762 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,365 / sq mi
−5%vs 2000
vs 2,478 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
36.0
−11%vs 2000
vs 40.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Somerset
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,764
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $29,050 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,122
−28%vs 2000
vs $18,310 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
17.9%
+6.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,800
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $87,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$282
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $381 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
49.2%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 50.7% in 2000
50.8% rent
Afford Score
3.0
−1%vs 2000
vs 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Somerset on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(6,589)
Black0.7%(47)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(37)
Asian0.7%(47)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.8%(325)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(6,319)
Black0.7%(44)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(80)
Asian0.6%(39)
Other0.8%(52)
Diversity Score8.1%(520)
Diversity Score
8
+67%vs 2000
vs 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
−3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
79.2%
−3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
6.3%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.8 min
+13%vs 2000
vs 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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SOMERSET VS
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Income$37,888+92%
Home value$45,400−23%
Population17,654+204%
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SOMERSET VS
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Income$48,162+144%
Home value$123,200+110%
Population18,799+223%
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SOMERSET VS
Greensburg
Income$64,914+228%
Home value$184,100+213%
Population14,462+149%
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Uniontown
Income$35,454+79%
Home value$87,700+49%
Population9,434+62%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Somerset, Pennsylvania?

Somerset, Pennsylvania has about 6,454 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Somerset, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Somerset, Pennsylvania earns about $19,764 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Somerset, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Somerset, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $58,800, and the typical rent is about $282 a month.

How educated are people in Somerset, Pennsylvania?

About 17.6% of adults age 25 and over in Somerset, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Somerset, Pennsylvania?

About 17.9% of people in Somerset, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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