NEIGHBORHOOD
Somerton
Pennsylvania · Philadelphia · 33,179 residents · 4.538 sq mi
The short version
Somerton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,467. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $340,077. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. These figures are approximated by combining the 7 census tracts that make up Somerton; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
60% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
33,179
Population density
7,311 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
46.2
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$63,467
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$35,699
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.456
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance10.6%
Information9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.8%
Retail trade9.1%
Wholesale trade6.7%
Other services4%
Public administration3%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
Education & health services0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$340,077
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,191
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.6%
40.4% rent
Vacancy rate
3.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.4%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.4
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic63.7%(21,134)
Black5.8%(1,938)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(1,780)
Asian19.7%(6,521)
Other5.4%(1,806)
Diversity Score68.3%(22,661)
2024
White, non-Hispanic63.7%(21,134)
Black5.8%(1,938)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(1,780)
Asian19.7%(6,521)
Other5.4%(1,806)
Diversity Score68.3%(22,661)
Diversity Score
68
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
35.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.3%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
31.3 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.4%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.5%
Female
51.5%
Foreign born
42.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
52.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Somerton, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
Somerton, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has about 33,179 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Somerton, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
The typical household in Somerton, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania earns about $63,467 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Somerton, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania expensive?
In Somerton, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $340,077, and the typical rent is about $1,191 a month.
How educated are people in Somerton, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
About 35.8% of adults age 25 and over in Somerton, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Somerton, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
About 14.8% of people in Somerton, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.
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PhiladelphiaDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024