Somerset Micro
Somerset has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,198. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $44,400. The poverty rate of 22.7% is well above the national figure.
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How many people live in Somerset, KY?
Somerset, KY has about 49,489 residents according to the 1990 Census.
What is the median household income in Somerset, KY?
The typical household in Somerset, KY earns about $18,198 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Somerset, KY expensive?
In Somerset, KY, the median home is worth about $44,400, and the typical rent is about $263 a month.
How educated are people in Somerset, KY?
About 9.2% of adults age 25 and over in Somerset, KY hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Somerset, KY?
About 22.7% of people in Somerset, KY live below the federal poverty line.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024