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Somerset County

Maine · 50,477 residents · 3,924.27 sq mi
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Somerset County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,382. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $122,400. With a median age of 46.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% 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
50,477
−1%since 2000
from 50,888 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
13 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 13 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.9
+21%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
50K50K51K52K52K1990201020202024Somerset County
202451K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,382
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,731 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,023
+62%since 2000
from $15,474 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.6%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,400
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$758
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $421 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
24.2% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+24%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Somerset County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(49,699)
Black0.2%(117)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(234)
Asian0.3%(168)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(1,306)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(46,914)
Black0.5%(248)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(656)
Asian0.5%(261)
Other2.1%(1,062)
Diversity Score11%(5,545)
Segregation Score23.5%(11,852)
Diversity Score
11
+328%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
23
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.3%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
+55%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 58.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.8%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.3%
−78.5 ptssince 2013
from 87.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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SOMERSET COUNTY VS
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Somerset County, Maine?

Somerset County, Maine has about 50,477 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Somerset County, Maine earns about $45,382 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Somerset County, Maine expensive?

In Somerset County, Maine, the median home is worth about $122,400, and the typical rent is about $758 a month.

How educated are people in Somerset County, Maine?

About 17.9% of adults age 25 and over in Somerset County, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Somerset County, Maine?

About 19.5% of people in Somerset County, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Somerset County, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Somerset County, Maine has grown since 1990. The population has added about 710 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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20 census tracts
Census Tract 9665Census Tract 9660Census Tract 9661Census Tract 9668.02Census Tract 9669Census Tract 9668.01Census Tract 9658Census Tract 9657Census Tract 9666.02Census Tract 9667.01Census Tract 9664Census Tract 9653.02Census Tract 9670Census Tract 9663Census Tract 9666.01Census Tract 9656Census Tract 9667.02Census Tract 9662Census Tract 9659Census Tract 9653.01
25 ZIP codes
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