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Somerset Overview

11,998
TOTAL POPULATION
5,921
MALE POPULATION
6,077
FEMALE POPULATION
97.43
MALES / 100 FEMALES
102.63
FEMALES / 100 MALES
38.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$29,740
PER CAPITA INCOME
$53,459
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$33,245
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
44.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
55.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$13,229
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.60
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
5,059
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
52.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
8.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Race in Somerset

The most populous races in Somerset are White / Caucasian (10,983 | 91.5%), Hispanic or Latino (665 | 5.5%), and Black / African American (437 | 3.6%).
Race in Somerset
Race# Population% Population
Asian1821.5%
Black / African American4373.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino6655.5%
Native / Alaskan100.1%
White / Caucasian10,98391.5%
Two or more Races3412.8%
Some other Race450.4%
Total11,998100.0%

Ancestry in Somerset

The most populous ancestries reported in Somerset are American (1,938 | 16.2%), English (1,464 | 12.2%), Irish (1,069 | 8.9%), German (641 | 5.3%), and Mexican (542 | 4.5%), together accounting for 47.1% of all Somerset residents.
Ancestry in Somerset
Ancestry# Population% Population
American1,93816.2%
British940.8%
Canadian10.0%
Central American50.0%
Cherokee570.5%
Chippewa30.0%
Dutch1641.4%
English1,46412.2%
European920.8%
French320.3%
French Canadian270.2%
German6415.3%
Hungarian160.1%
Irish1,0698.9%
Italian970.8%
Jamaican100.1%
Mexican5424.5%
Nigerian420.4%
Northern European460.4%
Norwegian1401.2%
Panamanian50.0%
Peruvian670.6%
Polish280.2%
Scandinavian210.2%
Scotch-Irish1140.9%
Scottish3613.0%
South American670.6%
Subsaharan African420.4%
Swedish1651.4%
Thai1821.5%
Welsh960.8%
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Immigrants in Somerset

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Somerset came from Latin America (341 | 2.8%), Central America (274 | 2.3%), Mexico (269 | 2.2%), Asia (146 | 1.2%), and India (146 | 1.2%), together accounting for 9.8% of all Somerset residents.
Immigrants in Somerset
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa230.2%
Asia1461.2%
Central America2742.3%
Europe200.2%
India1461.2%
Latin America3412.8%
Mexico2692.2%
Nigeria230.2%
Northern Europe200.2%
Panama50.0%
Peru670.6%
Scotland200.2%
South America670.6%
South Central Asia1461.2%
Western Africa230.2%
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Sex and Age in Somerset

Sex and Age in Somerset

The most populous age groups in Somerset are 25 to 29 Years (774 | 13.1%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (429 | 7.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Somerset
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years415 (7.0%)356 (5.9%)
5 to 9 Years281 (4.8%)426 (7.0%)
10 to 14 Years512 (8.6%)326 (5.4%)
15 to 19 Years305 (5.1%)317 (5.2%)
20 to 24 Years386 (6.5%)244 (4.0%)
25 to 29 Years774 (13.1%)429 (7.1%)
30 to 34 Years379 (6.4%)276 (4.5%)
35 to 39 Years448 (7.6%)350 (5.8%)
40 to 44 Years496 (8.4%)299 (4.9%)
45 to 49 Years351 (5.9%)400 (6.6%)
50 to 54 Years354 (6.0%)422 (6.9%)
55 to 59 Years191 (3.2%)422 (6.9%)
60 to 64 Years337 (5.7%)252 (4.2%)
65 to 69 Years274 (4.6%)321 (5.3%)
70 to 74 Years204 (3.5%)329 (5.4%)
75 to 79 Years19 (0.3%)245 (4.0%)
80 to 84 Years94 (1.6%)242 (4.0%)
85 Years and over101 (1.7%)421 (6.9%)
Total5,921 (100.0%)6,077 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Somerset

Median Family Size in Somerset

The median family size in Somerset is 3.00 persons per family, with single male/father families (487 | 17.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.21 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (704 | 25.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.88 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Somerset
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple1,526 (56.2%)3.00
Single Male/Father487 (17.9%)3.21
Single Female/Mother704 (25.9%)2.88
Total Families2,717 (100.0%)3.00

Median Household Size in Somerset

The median household size in Somerset is 2.45 persons per household, with single male/father households (487 | 10.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.82 persons per household. non-family households (1,837 | 40.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.33 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Somerset
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple1,526 (33.5%)3.08
Single Male/Father487 (10.7%)3.82
Single Female/Mother704 (15.5%)3.07
Non-family1,837 (40.3%)1.33
Total Households4,554 (100.0%)2.45

Household Size by Marriage Status in Somerset

Out of a total of 4,554 households in Somerset, 2,717 (59.7%) are family households, while 1,837 (40.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,008, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,348.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Somerset
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-1,348 (29.6%)
2-Person Households1,008 (22.1%)344 (7.5%)
3-Person Households737 (16.2%)145 (3.2%)
4-Person Households552 (12.1%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households285 (6.3%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households135 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,717 (59.7%)1,837 (40.3%)

Female Fertility in Somerset

Fertility by Age in Somerset

Average fertility rate in Somerset is 47.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 118.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Somerset
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years112 (100.0%)118.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total112 (100.0%)47.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Somerset

58.9% of women with births (112) in Somerset are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 41.1% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 41.1% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Somerset
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years66 (58.9%)46 (41.1%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total66 (58.9%)46 (41.1%)

Fertility by Education in Somerset

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Somerset
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma27 (24.1%)39.0
College or Associate's Degree53 (47.3%)69.0
Bachelor's Degree21 (18.8%)88.0
Graduate Degree11 (9.8%)65.0
Total112 (100.0%)47.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Somerset

41.1% of women with births in Somerset are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Somerset
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree28 (52.8%)25 (47.2%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
Graduate Degree11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total66 (58.9%)46 (41.1%)

Income in Somerset

Income Overview in Somerset

Per Capita Income in Somerset is $29,740, while median incomes of families and households are $53,459 and $33,245 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income11,998$29,740
Median Family Income2,717$53,459
Mean Family Income2,717$79,068
Median Household Income4,554$33,245
Mean Household Income4,554$70,446
Income Deficit2,717$13,229
Wage / Income Gap (%)11,99844.85%
Wage / Income Gap ($)11,99855.15¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index11,9980.60

Earnings by Sex in Somerset

Average Earnings in Somerset are $27,176, $33,444 for men and $18,444 for women, a difference of 44.9%.
Earnings by Sex in Somerset
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male3,243 (58.6%)$33,444
Female2,290 (41.4%)$18,444
Total5,533 (100.0%)$27,176

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Somerset

The most common earnings brackets in Somerset are $22,500 to $24,999 for men (321 | 9.9%) and $12,500 to $14,999 for women (302 | 13.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Somerset
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less130 (4.0%)218 (9.5%)
$2,500 to $4,99998 (3.0%)53 (2.3%)
$5,000 to $7,49940 (1.2%)221 (9.7%)
$7,500 to $9,999162 (5.0%)66 (2.9%)
$10,000 to $12,49963 (1.9%)153 (6.7%)
$12,500 to $14,999277 (8.5%)302 (13.2%)
$15,000 to $17,49986 (2.6%)115 (5.0%)
$17,500 to $19,99930 (0.9%)45 (2.0%)
$20,000 to $22,49961 (1.9%)7 (0.3%)
$22,500 to $24,999321 (9.9%)134 (5.9%)
$25,000 to $29,999147 (4.5%)275 (12.0%)
$30,000 to $34,999303 (9.3%)56 (2.5%)
$35,000 to $39,99969 (2.1%)98 (4.3%)
$40,000 to $44,999255 (7.9%)96 (4.2%)
$45,000 to $49,999214 (6.6%)39 (1.7%)
$50,000 to $54,99946 (1.4%)104 (4.5%)
$55,000 to $64,999281 (8.7%)111 (4.9%)
$65,000 to $74,999136 (4.2%)11 (0.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999245 (7.5%)64 (2.8%)
$100,000+279 (8.6%)122 (5.3%)
Total3,243 (100.0%)2,290 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Somerset

Average earnings in Somerset are $41,502 for men and $24,188 for women, a difference of 41.7%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $95,637, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $17,103. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $58,277, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $17,385.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Somerset
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$17,103$0
High School Diploma$37,695$0
College or Associate's Degree$45,686$17,385
Bachelor's Degree$41,759$37,262
Graduate Degree$95,637$58,277
Total$41,502$24,188

Family Income in Somerset

Family Income Brackets in Somerset

According to the Somerset family income data, there are 500 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 18.4% of all families. Conversely, the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 122 families (4.5%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Somerset
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0002047.5%
$10,000 to $14,99928810.6%
$15,000 to $24,99928810.6%
$25,000 to $34,99935913.2%
$35,000 to $49,9991987.3%
$50,000 to $74,9992669.8%
$75,000 to $99,99935913.2%
$100,000 to $149,99950018.4%
$150,000 to $199,9991224.5%
$200,000+1395.1%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Somerset

4-person families (492 | 18.1%) account for the highest median family income in Somerset with $83,047 per family, while 4-person families (492 | 18.1%) have the highest median income of $20,762 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Somerset
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families1,158 (42.6%)$38,333
3-Person Families743 (27.4%)$58,447
4-Person Families492 (18.1%)$83,047
5-Person Families189 (7.0%)$76,915
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families135 (5.0%)$0
Total2,717 (100.0%)$53,459

Family Income by Number of Earners in Somerset

The median family income in Somerset is $53,459, with families comprising 3+ earners (185) having the highest median family income of $104,086, while families with no earners (492) have the lowest median family income of $21,523, accounting for 6.8% and 18.1% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Somerset
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners492 (18.1%)$21,523
1 Earner1,188 (43.7%)$37,222
2 Earners852 (31.4%)$84,964
3+ Earners185 (6.8%)$104,086
Total2,717 (100.0%)$53,459

Household Income in Somerset

Household Income Brackets in Somerset

With 679 households falling in the category, the $25,000 to $34,999 income range is the most frequent in Somerset, accounting for 14.9% of all households. In contrast, only 123 households (2.7%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Somerset
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00046510.2%
$10,000 to $14,99957812.7%
$15,000 to $24,99966514.6%
$25,000 to $34,99967914.9%
$35,000 to $49,9993327.3%
$50,000 to $74,9994109.0%
$75,000 to $99,99956012.3%
$100,000 to $149,99956912.5%
$150,000 to $199,9991232.7%
$200,000+1683.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Somerset

The median household income in Somerset is $33,245, with the highest median household income of $59,004 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,644 households (36.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $23,913, with 1,142 households (25.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Somerset
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years230 (5.1%)$29,423
25 to 44 Years1,644 (36.1%)$59,004
45 to 64 Years1,538 (33.8%)$26,957
65+ Years1,142 (25.1%)$23,913
Total4,554 (100.0%)$33,245

Poverty in Somerset

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Somerset

With 23.8% poverty level for males and 34.4% for females among the residents of Somerset, 16 and 17 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 102 males (77.9%) and 96 females (92.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Somerset
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years194 (52.1%)162 (48.8%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)96 (92.3%)
6 to 11 Years71 (19.0%)171 (52.6%)
12 to 14 Years43 (10.3%)91 (48.7%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)15 (37.5%)
16 and 17 Years102 (77.9%)29 (19.1%)
18 to 24 Years19 (3.7%)76 (21.4%)
25 to 34 Years176 (16.7%)255 (37.8%)
35 to 44 Years239 (27.9%)159 (25.6%)
45 to 54 Years181 (28.7%)263 (32.3%)
55 to 64 Years169 (34.8%)167 (25.4%)
65 to 74 Years76 (16.6%)149 (25.4%)
75 Years and over26 (18.3%)273 (39.2%)
Total1,296 (23.8%)1,906 (34.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Somerset

According to the poverty statistics in Somerset, males aged 15 years and females aged 16 and 17 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 80.9% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Somerset
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years178 (47.8%)170 (51.2%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)8 (7.7%)
6 to 11 Years303 (81.0%)154 (47.4%)
12 to 14 Years375 (89.7%)96 (51.3%)
15 Years4 (100.0%)25 (62.5%)
16 and 17 Years29 (22.1%)123 (80.9%)
18 to 24 Years499 (96.3%)279 (78.6%)
25 to 34 Years880 (83.3%)419 (62.2%)
35 to 44 Years618 (72.1%)463 (74.4%)
45 to 54 Years450 (71.3%)551 (67.7%)
55 to 64 Years316 (65.1%)491 (74.6%)
65 to 74 Years381 (83.4%)438 (74.6%)
75 Years and over116 (81.7%)423 (60.8%)
Total4,149 (76.2%)3,640 (65.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Somerset

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Somerset show that 14.8% or 226 of the total 1,526 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 18.6%, comprising of 120 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Somerset
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children681 (86.5%)106 (13.5%)
1 or 2 Children524 (81.4%)120 (18.6%)
3 or 4 Children76 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,300 (85.2%)226 (14.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Somerset

According to the poverty data in Somerset, 34.1% or 166 single-father households and 44.9% or 316 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 116 households (68.6%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 78 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Somerset
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)107 (32.4%)
1 or 2 Children50 (26.3%)131 (44.3%)
3 or 4 Children116 (68.6%)78 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total166 (34.1%)316 (44.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Somerset

The poverty data for Somerset shows that 226 of the married-couple family households (14.8%) and 482 of the single-parent households (40.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 120 households (18.6%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 194 household (78.5%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Somerset
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children106 (13.5%)107 (23.4%)
1 or 2 Children120 (18.6%)181 (37.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)194 (78.5%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total226 (14.8%)482 (40.5%)

Employment Characteristics in Somerset

Employment by Class of Employer in Somerset

Among the 4,588 employed individuals in Somerset, private company employees (3,355 | 73.1%), state government employees (355 | 7.7%), and not-for-profit organizations (323 | 7.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Somerset
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees3,35573.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)591.3%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1513.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations3237.0%
Local Government Employees2585.6%
State Government Employees3557.7%
Federal Government Employees781.7%
Unpaid Family Workers90.2%
Total4,588100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Somerset

According to the labor force statistics for Somerset, out of the total population over 16 years of age (9,637), 52.5% or 5,059 individuals are in the labor force, with 8.7% or 440 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 85.4% or 1,027 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 21.0% or 66 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Somerset
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years315 (54.6%)66 (21.0%)
20 to 24 Years531 (84.3%)105 (19.8%)
25 to 29 Years1,027 (85.4%)34 (3.3%)
30 to 34 Years514 (78.5%)34 (6.6%)
35 to 44 Years1,040 (65.3%)5 (0.5%)
45 to 54 Years916 (60.0%)183 (20.0%)
55 to 59 Years347 (56.6%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years178 (30.2%)12 (6.7%)
65 to 74 Years190 (16.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over7 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total5,059 (52.5%)440 (8.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Somerset

According to labor force statistics for Somerset, 65.1% of individuals (4,023) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (6,180) are in the labor force, with 6.7% or 270 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 89.0% or 1,056 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 15.3% or 221 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Somerset
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School474 (35.4%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma1,051 (59.6%)18 (1.0%)
College / Associate Degree1,442 (76.2%)289 (15.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,056 (89.0%)43 (3.6%)
Total4,023 (65.1%)414 (6.7%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Somerset

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Somerset are Community & Social Service (660 | 14.3%), Management (330 | 7.1%), Education, Arts & Media (257 | 5.6%), Education Instruction & Library (240 | 5.2%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (220 | 4.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Somerset

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Somerset, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Legal Services & Support (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (82.1%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (78.6%), and Health Technologists (70.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Somerset
OccupationMaleFemale
Management213 (64.5%)117 (35.4%)
Business & Financial95 (76.0%)30 (24.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science112 (91.1%)11 (8.9%)
Computers & Mathematics29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering69 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science14 (56.0%)11 (44.0%)
Community & Social Service 324 (49.1%)336 (50.9%)
Education, Arts & Media188 (73.2%)69 (26.9%)
Legal Services & Support25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library43 (17.9%)197 (82.1%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment68 (49.3%)70 (50.7%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating47 (21.4%)173 (78.6%)
Health Technologists47 (29.7%)111 (70.3%)
Total (Category)791 (54.2%)667 (45.8%)
Total (Overall)2,718 (58.8%)1,904 (41.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Somerset are Food Preparation & Serving (461 | 10.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (188 | 4.1%), Security & Protection (166 | 3.6%), Healthcare Support (132 | 2.9%), and Firefighting & Prevention (121 | 2.6%).
Services Occupations in Somerset

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Somerset, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (77.1%), Healthcare Support (46.2%), and Personal Care & Service (45.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Somerset
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support71 (53.8%)61 (46.2%)
Security & Protection166 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention121 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving258 (56.0%)203 (44.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance43 (22.9%)145 (77.1%)
Personal Care & Service43 (54.4%)36 (45.6%)
Total (Category)581 (56.6%)445 (43.4%)
Total (Overall)2,718 (58.8%)1,904 (41.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Somerset are Office & Administration (591 | 12.8%), and Sales & Related (369 | 8.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Somerset

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Somerset
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related139 (37.7%)230 (62.3%)
Office & Administration190 (32.2%)401 (67.8%)
Total (Category)329 (34.3%)631 (65.7%)
Total (Overall)2,718 (58.8%)1,904 (41.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Somerset are Construction & Extraction (304 | 6.6%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (152 | 3.3%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (5 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Somerset

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Somerset
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction304 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair152 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)461 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)2,718 (58.8%)1,904 (41.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Somerset are Production (362 | 7.8%), Material Moving (262 | 5.7%), and Transportation (93 | 2.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Somerset

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Somerset
OccupationMaleFemale
Production248 (68.5%)114 (31.5%)
Transportation93 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving215 (82.1%)47 (17.9%)
Total (Category)556 (77.5%)161 (22.5%)
Total (Overall)2,718 (58.8%)1,904 (41.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Somerset

Employment Industries in Somerset

The major employment industries in Somerset include Health Care & Social Assistance (794 | 17.2%), Retail Trade (591 | 12.8%), Manufacturing (519 | 11.2%), Accommodation & Food Services (518 | 11.2%), and Construction (376 | 8.1%).
Employment Industries in Somerset

Employment Industries by Sex in Somerset

The Somerset industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), and Wholesale Trade (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (82.1%), Educational Services (75.6%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (59.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Somerset
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting44 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction337 (89.6%)39 (10.4%)
Manufacturing409 (78.8%)110 (21.2%)
Wholesale Trade34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade354 (59.9%)237 (40.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing109 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information81 (57.5%)60 (42.5%)
Finance & Insurance133 (60.2%)88 (39.8%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing10 (17.9%)46 (82.1%)
Professional & Scientific48 (64.9%)26 (35.1%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support163 (56.6%)125 (43.4%)
Educational Services67 (24.4%)208 (75.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance320 (40.3%)474 (59.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation98 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services228 (44.0%)290 (56.0%)
Public Administration83 (58.9%)58 (41.1%)
Total2,718 (58.8%)1,904 (41.2%)

Education in Somerset

School Enrollment in Somerset

The most common levels of schooling among the 2,468 students in Somerset are middle school (619 | 25.1%), high school (572 | 23.2%), and elementary school (539 | 21.8%).
School Enrollment in Somerset
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1345.4%
Kindergarten1375.6%
Elementary School53921.8%
Middle School61925.1%
High School57223.2%
College / Undergraduate39716.1%
Graduate / Professional702.8%
Total2,468100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Somerset

Out of a total of 2,468 students who are enrolled in schools in Somerset, 168 (6.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 2,300 (93.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 31 (27.9% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 181 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Somerset
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds80 (72.1%)31 (27.9%)
5 to 9 Year Old648 (92.7%)51 (7.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds802 (97.2%)23 (2.8%)
15 to 17 Year Olds273 (86.9%)41 (13.1%)
18 to 19 Year Olds181 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds71 (75.5%)23 (24.5%)
25 to 34 Year Olds112 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over132 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,300 (93.2%)168 (6.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Somerset

Education (383 | 24.2%), arts & humanities (295 | 18.6%), business (231 | 14.6%), science & technology (164 | 10.3%), and liberal arts & history (162 | 10.2%) are the most common fields of study among 1,584 individuals in Somerset who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Somerset
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics644.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural613.8%
Physical & Health Sciences161.0%
Psychology372.3%
Social Sciences603.8%
Engineering291.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology16410.3%
Business23114.6%
Education38324.2%
Literature & Languages352.2%
Liberal Arts & History16210.2%
Visual & Performing Arts130.8%
Communications342.1%
Arts & Humanities29518.6%
Total1,584100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Somerset

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Somerset

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Somerset are males with 2 vehicles (1,034, accounting for 38.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (581, making up 55.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Somerset
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle161 (5.9%)78 (4.2%)
1 Vehicle648 (23.9%)693 (37.1%)
2 Vehicles1,034 (38.1%)581 (31.1%)
3 Vehicles473 (17.4%)329 (17.6%)
4 Vehicles251 (9.3%)165 (8.8%)
5 or more Vehicles145 (5.3%)24 (1.3%)
Total2,712 (100.0%)1,870 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Somerset

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Somerset are 5 to 9 minutes (887 commuters, 20.0%), 15 to 19 minutes (885 commuters, 20.0%), and 10 to 14 minutes (693 commuters, 15.6%).
Commute Time in Somerset
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes4389.9%
5 to 9 Minutes88720.0%
10 to 14 Minutes69315.6%
15 to 19 Minutes88520.0%
20 to 24 Minutes48510.9%
25 to 29 Minutes2876.5%
30 to 34 Minutes1092.5%
35 to 39 Minutes90.2%
40 to 44 Minutes1463.3%
45 to 59 Minutes2064.6%
60 to 89 Minutes581.3%
90 or more Minutes2335.2%

Commute Time by Sex in Somerset

The most common commute times in Somerset are 15 to 19 minutes (652 commuters, 24.7%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (438 commuters, 24.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Somerset
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes209 (7.9%)229 (12.8%)
5 to 9 Minutes449 (17.0%)438 (24.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes289 (10.9%)404 (22.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes652 (24.7%)233 (13.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes289 (10.9%)196 (10.9%)
25 to 29 Minutes278 (10.5%)9 (0.5%)
30 to 34 Minutes63 (2.4%)46 (2.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes9 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes120 (4.5%)26 (1.5%)
45 to 59 Minutes122 (4.6%)84 (4.7%)
60 to 89 Minutes13 (0.5%)45 (2.5%)
90 or more Minutes148 (5.6%)85 (4.7%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Somerset

The most frequent times of departure to work in Somerset are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (532, 20.1%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (310, 17.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Somerset
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM223 (8.4%)82 (4.6%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM38 (1.4%)26 (1.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM248 (9.4%)7 (0.4%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM140 (5.3%)38 (2.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM207 (7.8%)103 (5.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM289 (10.9%)192 (10.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM532 (20.1%)255 (14.2%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM387 (14.6%)310 (17.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM6 (0.2%)51 (2.8%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM140 (5.3%)283 (15.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM5 (0.2%)69 (3.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM52 (2.0%)102 (5.7%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM251 (9.5%)143 (8.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM123 (4.7%)134 (7.5%)
Total2,641 (100.0%)1,795 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Somerset

Occupancy by Ownership in Somerset

Of the total 4,554 dwellings in Somerset, owner-occupied units account for 2,057 (45.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 2,497 (54.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Somerset
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units2,05745.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units2,49754.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units4,554100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Somerset

Occupancy by Household Size in Somerset
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household1,34829.6%
2-Person Household1,35229.7%
3-Person Household88219.4%
4+ Person Household97221.3%
Total Housing Units4,554100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Somerset

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Somerset
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household735 (54.5%)613 (45.5%)
2-Person Household602 (44.5%)750 (55.5%)
3-Person Household417 (47.3%)465 (52.7%)
4+ Person Household303 (31.2%)669 (68.8%)
Total Housing Units2,057 (45.2%)2,497 (54.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Somerset

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Somerset
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School87 (9.4%)837 (90.6%)
High School Diploma497 (36.9%)849 (63.1%)
College/Associate Degree839 (59.3%)577 (40.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher634 (73.0%)234 (27.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Somerset

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Somerset
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years1,07923.7%
35 to 44 Years79517.5%
45 to 54 Years86519.0%
55 to 64 Years67314.8%
65 to 74 Years55212.1%
75 to 84 Years3307.2%
85 Years and Over2605.7%
Total4,554100.0%

Housing Finances in Somerset

Median Income by Occupancy in Somerset

Median Income by Occupancy in Somerset
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied2,057 (45.2%)$75,994
Renter-Occupied2,497 (54.8%)$25,491
Average4,554 (100.0%)$33,245

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Somerset

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Somerset
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000179 (8.7%)175 (7.0%)
$5,000 to $9,99923 (1.1%)88 (3.5%)
$10,000 to $14,99978 (3.8%)502 (20.1%)
$15,000 to $19,99969 (3.4%)205 (8.2%)
$20,000 to $24,999170 (8.3%)221 (8.8%)
$25,000 to $34,999237 (11.5%)443 (17.7%)
$35,000 to $49,99988 (4.3%)244 (9.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999169 (8.2%)240 (9.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999408 (19.8%)152 (6.1%)
$100,000 to $149,999383 (18.6%)188 (7.5%)
$150,000 or more253 (12.3%)39 (1.6%)
Total2,057 (100.0%)2,497 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Somerset

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Somerset
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300395 (19.2%)170 (6.8%)
$300 to $499291 (14.1%)209 (8.4%)
$500 to $799409 (19.9%)764 (30.6%)
$800 to $999383 (18.6%)750 (30.0%)
$1,000 to $1,499451 (21.9%)405 (16.2%)
$1,500 to $1,99980 (3.9%)95 (3.8%)
$2,000 to $2,49924 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more24 (1.2%)4 (0.2%)
Total2,057 (100.0%)2,497 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Somerset

Housing Structures in Somerset

Housing Structures in Somerset
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached2,82962.1%
Single Unit, Attached2204.8%
2 Unit Apartments3377.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments3638.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments4349.5%
10 or more Apartments2665.8%
Mobile Home / Other1052.3%
Total4,554100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Somerset

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Somerset
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,789 (63.2%)1,040 (36.8%)
Single Unit, Attached88 (40.0%)132 (60.0%)
2 Unit Apartments53 (15.7%)284 (84.3%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments100 (27.6%)263 (72.5%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)434 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)266 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other27 (25.7%)78 (74.3%)
Total2,057 (45.2%)2,497 (54.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Somerset

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Somerset
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms46 (2.2%)319 (12.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms582 (28.3%)1,506 (60.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms919 (44.7%)549 (22.0%)
8 or more Rooms510 (24.8%)123 (4.9%)
Total2,057 (100.0%)2,497 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Somerset

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Somerset
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,100 (53.5%)773 (31.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas12 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity941 (45.8%)1,724 (69.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used4 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,057 (100.0%)2,497 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Somerset

Household Vehicle Usage in Somerset
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle89 (4.3%)322 (12.9%)
1 Vehicle797 (38.8%)1,369 (54.8%)
2 Vehicles604 (29.4%)561 (22.5%)
3 or more Vehicles567 (27.6%)245 (9.8%)
Total2,057 (100.0%)2,497 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Somerset

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Somerset

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units8801,177
Median Property Value$117,900$140,400
Median Household Income$32,794$115
Monthly Housing Costs$350$24
Real Estate Taxes$758$95

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Somerset

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Somerset
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00033 (3.7%)42 (3.6%)
$50,000 to $99,999209 (23.7%)323 (27.4%)
$100,000 to $299,999573 (65.1%)731 (62.1%)
$300,000 to $499,99942 (4.8%)42 (3.6%)
$500,000 to $749,99912 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)24 (2.0%)
$1,000,000 or more11 (1.3%)15 (1.3%)
Total880 (100.0%)1,177 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Somerset

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Somerset
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000181 (20.6%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999228 (25.9%)21 (1.8%)
$25,000 to $34,99976 (8.6%)89 (7.6%)
$35,000 to $49,99960 (6.8%)161 (13.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99955 (6.2%)28 (2.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99983 (9.4%)114 (9.7%)
$100,000 to $149,99959 (6.7%)325 (27.6%)
$150,000 or more138 (15.7%)324 (27.5%)
Total880 (100.0%)1,177 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Somerset

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Somerset
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x251 (28.5%)86,599 (7,357.6%)
2.0x to 2.9x139 (15.8%)598 (50.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x62 (7.0%)255 (21.7%)
4.0x or more425 (48.3%)245 (20.8%)
Total880 (100.0%)1,177 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Somerset

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Somerset
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800461 (52.4%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499229 (26.0%)222 (18.9%)
$800 to $1,499149 (16.9%)598 (50.8%)
Total880 (100.0%)1,177 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Somerset

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Somerset

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Somerset
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years857 (97.9%)18 (2.1%)
6 to 18 Years1,733 (90.5%)181 (9.5%)
19 to 25 Years842 (87.6%)119 (12.4%)
26 to 34 Years1,218 (81.5%)276 (18.5%)
35 to 44 Years1,090 (73.7%)389 (26.3%)
45 to 54 Years1,119 (77.4%)326 (22.6%)
55 to 64 Years1,104 (96.8%)36 (3.2%)
65 to 74 Years1,044 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older838 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total9,845 (88.0%)1,345 (12.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Somerset

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Somerset
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born857 (97.9%)18 (2.1%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,733 (90.5%)181 (9.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen842 (87.6%)119 (12.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Somerset

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Somerset
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0003,000 (90.3%)322 (9.7%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,754 (80.3%)429 (19.7%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,247 (96.1%)50 (3.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,479 (88.7%)188 (11.3%)
$100,000 and over2,348 (86.8%)356 (13.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Somerset

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Somerset
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6586 (67.0%)324 (37.0%)
6 to 18 Years1,012 (52.9%)751 (39.2%)
19 to 25 Years393 (40.9%)449 (46.7%)
25 to 34 Years504 (33.7%)723 (48.4%)
35 to 44 Years507 (34.3%)687 (46.5%)
45 to 54 Years568 (39.3%)623 (43.1%)
55 to 64 Years574 (50.3%)645 (56.6%)
65 to 74 Years1,004 (96.2%)419 (40.1%)
75 Years and over828 (98.8%)495 (59.1%)
Total5,976 (53.4%)5,116 (45.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Somerset

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Somerset
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years43 (4.6%)8 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years91 (5.8%)55 (5.3%)
35 to 64 Years454 (23.0%)463 (22.1%)
65 to 74 Years179 (39.2%)394 (67.1%)
75 Years and over87 (61.3%)403 (57.9%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Somerset

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Somerset: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)27 (2.6%)
35 to 64 Years116 (5.9%)33 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years88 (19.3%)114 (19.4%)
75 Years and over87 (61.3%)24 (3.5%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Somerset: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years29 (1.8%)15 (1.5%)
35 to 64 Years236 (12.0%)38 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years68 (14.9%)51 (8.7%)
75 Years and over45 (31.7%)163 (23.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Somerset: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years43 (4.6%)8 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years29 (1.8%)50 (4.9%)
35 to 64 Years164 (8.3%)176 (8.4%)
65 to 74 Years62 (13.6%)122 (20.8%)
75 Years and over21 (14.8%)150 (21.5%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Somerset: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)28 (2.7%)
35 to 64 Years298 (15.1%)340 (16.3%)
65 to 74 Years96 (21.0%)354 (60.3%)
75 Years and over76 (53.5%)239 (34.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Somerset: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)8 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years106 (5.4%)49 (2.3%)
65 to 74 Years35 (7.7%)193 (32.9%)
75 Years and over21 (14.8%)191 (27.4%)

Technology Access in Somerset

Computing Device Access in Somerset

Computing Device Access in Somerset
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop2,92764.3%
Smartphone3,79483.3%
Tablet2,55556.1%
No Computing Device51511.3%
Total4,554100.0%

Internet Access in Somerset

Internet Access in Somerset
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home2,91063.9%
Cellular Data Only47010.3%
Satellite Internet3187.0%
No Internet95721.0%
Total4,554100.0%

Somerset Summary

Somerset, Kentucky is a city located in Pulaski County, Kentucky, United States. It is the county seat of Pulaski County and the 11th-largest city in the state. The population was 11,196 at the 2010 census. Somerset is located in the heart of the Lake Cumberland region of Kentucky, and is the primary city of the Somerset-Pulaski County Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Pulaski and Lincoln counties.

History

Somerset was founded in 1798 by a group of settlers from Maryland and Virginia. The town was named after Somerset County, Maryland, which was the home of many of the settlers. The town was incorporated in 1802 and became the county seat of Pulaski County in 1807.
Somerset was a major stop on the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, which connected the city to the rest of the country. The railroad brought many new businesses and industries to the area, and the city grew rapidly.
In the late 19th century, Somerset was a major center for the timber industry. The city was home to several large sawmills and lumber companies, and the surrounding area was heavily logged.

Geography

Somerset is located in the heart of the Lake Cumberland region of Kentucky. The city is situated on the banks of the Cumberland River, and is surrounded by rolling hills and forests. The city is located at the intersection of US 27 and US 68, and is about 90 miles south of Lexington.
The climate in Somerset is humid subtropical, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is 61°F, and the average annual precipitation is 44 inches.

Economy

Somerset is the economic center of the Lake Cumberland region. The city is home to several large employers, including Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, Somerset Community College, and the Somerset-Pulaski County Industrial Park.
The city is also home to several manufacturing companies, including General Electric, which produces large appliances, and the Somerset-Pulaski County Industrial Park, which is home to several automotive parts manufacturers.
The city is also home to several retail stores, including Walmart, Kmart, and several local businesses.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Somerset was 11,196. The racial makeup of the city was 90.3% White, 6.2% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $30,945, and the median income for a family was $37,945. The per capita income for the city was $17,845. About 17.2% of families and 20.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.2% of those under age 18 and 14.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Somerset?
Total Population of Somerset is 11,998.
What is the Total Male Population of Somerset?
Total Male Population of Somerset is 5,921.
What is the Total Female Population of Somerset?
Total Female Population of Somerset is 6,077.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Somerset?
There are 97.43 Males per 100 Females in Somerset.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Somerset?
There are 102.63 Females per 100 Males in Somerset.
What is the Median Population Age in Somerset?
Median Population Age in Somerset is 38.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Somerset
Average Family Size in Somerset is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Somerset
Average Household Size in Somerset is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Somerset?
Per Capita income in Somerset is $29,740.
What is the Median Family Income in Somerset?
Median Family Income in Somerset is $53,459.
What is the Median Household income in Somerset?
Median Household Income in Somerset is $33,245.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Somerset?
Income or Wage Gap in Somerset is 44.9%.
Women in Somerset earn 55.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Somerset?
Family Income Deficit in Somerset is $13,229.
Families that are below poverty line in Somerset earn $13,229 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Somerset?
Inequality or Gini Index in Somerset is 0.60.
How Large is the Labor Force in Somerset?
There are 5,059 People in the Labor Forcein in Somerset.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Somerset?
52.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Somerset.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Somerset?
Unemployment Rate in Somerset is 8.7%.