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Somerville

Tennessee · 3,094 residents · 13.567 sq mi
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Somerville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,729. Population has grown 23% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $101,600. The poverty rate of 27.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.1
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
3,094
+23%since 2000
from 2,519 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
228 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 186 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.1
+3%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Somerville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,729
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,225 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,192
+16%since 2000
from $15,636 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 25.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.601
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade14%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food5.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,600
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$415
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $299 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.0%
−16.8 ptssince 2000
from 50.8% in 2000
50.4% rent
Vacancy rate
17.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+8%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic59.7%(1,505)
Black39.4%(992)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(6)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.3%(1,518)
2010
White, non-Hispanic52.3%(1,617)
Black44.2%(1,368)
Hispanic / Latino2%(61)
Asian0.5%(16)
Other1.6%(50)
Diversity Score67%(2,074)
Diversity Score
67
+11%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
67.9%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 57.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+17%since 2000
from 23.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.5%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% 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
22.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.5%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
45.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.1%
−45.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Somerville, Tennessee?

Somerville, Tennessee has about 3,094 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Somerville, Tennessee?

The typical household in Somerville, Tennessee earns about $25,729 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Somerville, Tennessee expensive?

In Somerville, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $101,600, and the typical rent is about $415 a month.

How educated are people in Somerville, Tennessee?

About 10.7% of adults age 25 and over in Somerville, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Somerville, Tennessee?

About 27.1% of people in Somerville, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Somerville, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Somerville, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,003 residents, a change of about 48 percent over that period.

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