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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Somerville

Texas · 1,704 residents · 2.876 sq mi
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Somerville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,208. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $40,400. The poverty rate of 24.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,704
+11%since 1990
from 1,542 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
34.3
+4%since 1990
from 32.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Somerville
20241K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 58%(136)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 98.2%(139)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 149%(153)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 199.7%(165)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 245.3%(90)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410.9%(185)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4414.1%(240)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5411.9%(202)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 648.2%(139)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 748.7%(149)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 844.7%(80)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over1.5%(26)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,208
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,298 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,995
+41%since 1990
from $9,222 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
24.0%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 25.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$40,400
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$369
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $325 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
74.8%
−4.1 ptssince 1990
from 78.9% in 1990
25.2% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Somerville on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic54.9%(847)
Black30.5%(470)
Hispanic / Latino20.8%(320)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic47.4%(807)
Black29.5%(503)
Hispanic / Latino21.5%(366)
Asian0.1%(2)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican40.6%(457)
Cuban0.5%(6)
Asian origin
Filipino5.1%(57)
Korean1.3%(15)
Ancestry
German25.8%(290)
Irish4.3%(48)
American1.6%(18)
Czech1.3%(15)
Italian1.2%(14)
Swedish0.8%(9)
French0.7%(8)
English0.5%(6)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest Filipino population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.8%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 8.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.5%
+9.3 ptssince 1990
from 59.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.9 min
−26%since 1990
from 23.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married27.8%(170)
Married54.6%(334)
Widowed6%(37)
Divorced11.6%(71)
Women 15+
Never married23.5%(157)
Married47.4%(316)
Widowed15.6%(104)
Divorced13.5%(90)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2000
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Somerville, Texas?

Somerville, Texas has about 1,704 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Somerville, Texas?

The typical household in Somerville, Texas earns about $26,208 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Somerville, Texas expensive?

In Somerville, Texas, the median home is worth about $40,400, and the typical rent is about $369 a month.

How educated are people in Somerville, Texas?

About 10.8% of adults age 25 and over in Somerville, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Somerville, Texas?

About 24.0% of people in Somerville, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Somerville, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Somerville, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 162 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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