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Somerset County

Maryland · 24,620 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 $44,980. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $131,500. Households here earn about 48% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,620
−1%since 2000
from 24,747 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
77 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 77 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.8
+9%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
23K24K25K26K27K1990201020202024Somerset County
202425K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,980
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,903 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,507
+22%since 2000
from $15,965 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,500
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$766
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $429 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
35.1% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+14%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic55.8%(13,814)
Black40.8%(10,108)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(334)
Asian0.5%(116)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.3%(15,669)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic52.3%(12,886)
Black38.4%(9,449)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(1,075)
Asian1%(250)
Other3.4%(836)
Diversity Score71.4%(17,582)
Segregation Score37.3%(9,195)
Diversity Score
71
+13%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
37
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.5%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+44%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 44.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.8%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Female
46.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−81.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Somerset County, Maryland?

Somerset County, Maryland has about 24,620 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Somerset County, Maryland earns about $44,980 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 $131,500, and the typical rent is about $766 a month.

How educated are people in Somerset County, Maryland?

About 15.8% 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 20.0% 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 1,180 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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