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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Somerset County

Maryland · 24,747 residents · 319.749 sq mi
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Somerset County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,903. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $76,500. The poverty rate of 20.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

24,747
+6%since 1990
from 23,440 in 1990
1990 – 2025
77 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 73 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.5
+6%since 1990
from 34.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$29,903
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,379 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,965
+56%since 1990
from $10,232 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.1%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 16.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$76,500
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $53,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$429
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $302 in 1990
US average: $602
69.6%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 72.2% in 1990
30.4% rent
2.6
+11%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic60.6%(14,200)
Black38.2%(8,946)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(177)
Asian0.4%(86)
Diversity Score61.9%(14,499)
2000
White, non-Hispanic55.8%(13,814)
Black40.8%(10,108)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(334)
Asian0.5%(116)
Diversity Score63.3%(15,669)
63
+2%since 1990
from 62 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.6%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 9.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.5%
+8.3 ptssince 1990
from 61.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.2%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.8 min
−22%since 1990
from 21.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Somerset County, Maryland?

Somerset County, Maryland has about 24,747 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Somerset County, Maryland?

The typical household in Somerset County, Maryland earns about $29,903 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Somerset County, Maryland expensive?

In Somerset County, Maryland, the median home is worth about $76,500, and the typical rent is about $429 a month.

How educated are people in Somerset County, Maryland?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Somerset County, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Somerset County, Maryland?

About 20.1% of people in Somerset County, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Somerset County, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Somerset County, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,307 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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