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Somerset

Ohio · Columbus · 10,710 residents · 1.099 sq mi
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The short version

Somerset has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,976. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $221,387. At a median age of 25.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 31.5% is well above the national figure. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Somerset; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 25.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
27% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,710
Population density
9,745 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
25.7
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,976
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$26,914
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance22.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical22.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services10.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$221,387
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,194
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
27.2%
72.8% rent
Vacancy rate
4.0%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic8.2%(874)
Black77.2%(8,266)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(739)
Asian5.9%(627)
Other1.9%(204)
Diversity Score48.6%(5,209)
2024
White, non-Hispanic8.2%(874)
Black77.2%(8,266)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(739)
Asian5.9%(627)
Other1.9%(204)
Diversity Score48.6%(5,209)
Diversity Score
49
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
Female
49.4%
Foreign born
36.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.9%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
59.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Neighborhoods in Columbus

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Places similar to Somerset

Terrace
Pop 10,103
Chicot West I-30 So.
Pop 10,437
Chinatown
Pop 9,619
SBHS
Pop 9,953
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Compare Somerset side by side

SOMERSET VS
Terrace
Income$57,900+2%
Home value$246,458+11%
Population10,103−6%
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SOMERSET VS
Chicot West I-30 So.
Income$54,852−4%
Home value$145,905−34%
Population10,437−3%
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SOMERSET VS
Chinatown
Income$57,317+1%
Home value$693,090+213%
Population9,619−10%
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SOMERSET VS
SBHS
Income$55,109−3%
Home value$379,915+72%
Population9,953−7%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Somerset, Columbus, Ohio?

Somerset, Columbus, Ohio has about 10,710 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Somerset, Columbus, Ohio?

The typical household in Somerset, Columbus, Ohio earns about $56,976 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Somerset, Columbus, Ohio expensive?

In Somerset, Columbus, Ohio, the median home is worth about $221,387, and the typical rent is about $1,194 a month.

How educated are people in Somerset, Columbus, Ohio?

About 26.1% of adults age 25 and over in Somerset, Columbus, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Somerset, Columbus, Ohio?

About 31.5% of people in Somerset, Columbus, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

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

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