Somerset County, NJ

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Somerset County Overview

344,978
TOTAL POPULATION
170,153
MALE POPULATION
174,825
FEMALE POPULATION
97.33
MALES / 100 FEMALES
102.75
FEMALES / 100 MALES
42.0
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$67,554
PER CAPITA INCOME
$161,223
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$131,948
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
31.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
68.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,515
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.46
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
194,680
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
69.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Somerset County Area Codes

Race in Somerset County

The most populous races in Somerset County are White / Caucasian (198,971 | 57.7%), Asian (65,730 | 19.1%), and Hispanic or Latino (53,476 | 15.5%).
Race in Somerset County
Race# Population% Population
Asian65,73019.1%
Black / African American33,1009.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific240.0%
Hispanic or Latino53,47615.5%
Native / Alaskan1,2300.4%
White / Caucasian198,97157.7%
Two or more Races24,5217.1%
Some other Race21,4026.2%
Total344,978100.0%

Ancestry in Somerset County

The most populous ancestries reported in Somerset County are Italian (45,311 | 13.1%), Irish (38,675 | 11.2%), Thai (37,095 | 10.7%), German (31,084 | 9.0%), and Polish (22,739 | 6.6%), together accounting for 50.7% of all Somerset County residents.
Ancestry in Somerset County
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan1710.1%
African1,6660.5%
Albanian3270.1%
Alsatian110.0%
American10,9023.2%
Apache60.0%
Arab3,6701.1%
Argentinean6680.2%
Armenian3480.1%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac530.0%
Austrian1,2440.4%
Bahamian720.0%
Barbadian910.0%
Basque210.0%
Belgian2600.1%
Belizean170.0%
Bhutanese1,1820.3%
Blackfeet710.0%
Bolivian480.0%
Brazilian6480.2%
British1,7280.5%
British West Indian4240.1%
Bulgarian270.0%
Burmese2,2320.6%
Cajun100.0%
Cambodian1110.0%
Canadian5930.2%
Carpatho Rusyn1450.0%
Central American11,4893.3%
Central American Indian1,4680.4%
Cherokee1310.0%
Chickasaw70.0%
Chilean2170.1%
Choctaw290.0%
Colombian5,8221.7%
Costa Rican3,6251.1%
Creek250.0%
Croatian2920.1%
Cuban2,1370.6%
Cypriot130.0%
Czech1,1490.3%
Czechoslovakian7410.2%
Danish6920.2%
Delaware2740.1%
Dominican6,1371.8%
Dutch3,3391.0%
Eastern European2,6980.8%
Ecuadorian3,5281.0%
Egyptian1,6340.5%
English17,7875.2%
Estonian1110.0%
Ethiopian790.0%
European2,7230.8%
Filipino1,4840.4%
Finnish1420.0%
French3,8201.1%
French Canadian9780.3%
German31,0849.0%
German Russian260.0%
Ghanaian6500.2%
Greek1,9220.6%
Guatemalan3,3811.0%
Guyanese6350.2%
Haitian1,4140.4%
Honduran1,7980.5%
Hungarian4,5891.3%
Icelander30.0%
Indian (Asian)16,1464.7%
Iranian7240.2%
Iraqi740.0%
Irish38,67511.2%
Iroquois690.0%
Israeli2060.1%
Italian45,31113.1%
Jamaican2,6350.8%
Jordanian370.0%
Kenyan260.0%
Korean6,8872.0%
Laotian690.0%
Latvian2370.1%
Lebanese6190.2%
Liberian600.0%
Lithuanian1,2950.4%
Lumbee700.0%
Macedonian720.0%
Malaysian110.0%
Maltese1130.0%
Mexican6,2201.8%
Mexican American Indian860.0%
Mongolian750.0%
Moroccan620.0%
Native Hawaiian880.0%
Navajo270.0%
New Zealander450.0%
Nicaraguan830.0%
Nigerian4310.1%
Northern European1720.1%
Norwegian2,5340.7%
Okinawan60.0%
Pakistani1480.0%
Palestinian5390.2%
Panamanian2230.1%
Paraguayan1,4050.4%
Pennsylvania German1140.0%
Peruvian2,7270.8%
Polish22,7396.6%
Portuguese3,3151.0%
Puerto Rican8,8652.6%
Romanian7170.2%
Russian6,5861.9%
Salvadoran2,3790.7%
Samoan260.0%
Scandinavian2270.1%
Scotch-Irish8450.2%
Scottish4,1931.2%
Seminole130.0%
Serbian1140.0%
Sierra Leonean2950.1%
Sioux70.0%
Slavic1860.1%
Slovak2,1160.6%
Slovene1360.0%
South African1070.0%
South American14,9784.3%
South American Indian3780.1%
Spaniard9970.3%
Spanish1,1070.3%
Spanish American20.0%
Sri Lankan1,2770.4%
Subsaharan African3,8811.1%
Sudanese940.0%
Swedish2,3160.7%
Swiss9710.3%
Syrian4740.1%
Thai37,09510.7%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian4980.1%
Turkish5380.2%
U.S. Virgin Islander2210.1%
Ukrainian3,0260.9%
Uruguayan1910.1%
Venezuelan3720.1%
Vietnamese1590.1%
Welsh8940.3%
West Indian2420.1%
Yugoslavian2100.1%
Zimbabwean150.0%
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Immigrants in Somerset County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Somerset County came from Asia (46,005 | 13.3%), Latin America (28,936 | 8.4%), South Central Asia (26,933 | 7.8%), India (24,241 | 7.0%), and Eastern Asia (12,583 | 3.6%), together accounting for 40.2% of all Somerset County residents.
Immigrants in Somerset County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan560.0%
Africa4,2061.2%
Albania750.0%
Argentina4150.1%
Armenia340.0%
Asia46,00513.3%
Australia930.0%
Austria460.0%
Bahamas420.0%
Bangladesh2370.1%
Barbados750.0%
Belarus3240.1%
Belgium880.0%
Bolivia480.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina290.0%
Brazil1,0330.3%
Bulgaria60.0%
Cambodia260.0%
Cameroon5830.2%
Canada8300.2%
Caribbean7,3362.1%
Central America10,4203.0%
Chile1890.1%
China10,7423.1%
Colombia3,5321.0%
Costa Rica2,4590.7%
Croatia600.0%
Cuba5640.2%
Czechoslovakia1210.0%
Denmark430.0%
Dominica2430.1%
Dominican Republic3,4911.0%
Eastern Africa4790.1%
Eastern Asia12,5833.6%
Eastern Europe5,8651.7%
Ecuador2,0630.6%
Egypt1,1340.3%
El Salvador1,7430.5%
England6970.2%
Ethiopia520.0%
Europe12,5113.6%
France3050.1%
Germany7780.2%
Ghana7300.2%
Greece1850.1%
Guatemala2,3420.7%
Guyana8760.3%
Haiti8230.2%
Honduras1,1950.4%
Hong Kong6860.2%
Hungary2940.1%
India24,2417.0%
Indonesia1180.0%
Iran5590.2%
Iraq600.0%
Ireland3000.1%
Israel970.0%
Italy1,2600.4%
Jamaica1,5160.4%
Japan3530.1%
Jordan540.0%
Kazakhstan390.0%
Kenya1690.1%
Korea1,4880.4%
Kuwait770.0%
Laos110.0%
Latin America28,9368.4%
Lebanon1540.0%
Liberia690.0%
Lithuania610.0%
Malaysia1430.0%
Mexico2,4970.7%
Middle Africa6060.2%
Moldova1130.0%
Morocco310.0%
Netherlands2810.1%
Nicaragua1150.0%
Nigeria2450.1%
North Macedonia470.0%
Northern Africa1,2850.4%
Northern Europe2,0960.6%
Norway1050.0%
Oceania1430.0%
Pakistan1,2430.4%
Panama690.0%
Peru1,7530.5%
Philippines3,7201.1%
Poland2,3380.7%
Portugal1,0820.3%
Romania2780.1%
Russia1,0010.3%
Saudi Arabia1120.0%
Scotland1520.0%
Senegal660.0%
Serbia230.0%
Sierra Leone2610.1%
Singapore810.0%
South Africa1700.1%
South America11,1803.2%
South Central Asia26,9337.8%
South Eastern Asia4,9391.4%
Southern Europe2,9930.9%
Spain4490.1%
Sri Lanka5160.2%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines300.0%
Sudan1030.0%
Sweden270.0%
Switzerland590.0%
Syria2230.1%
Taiwan2,0010.6%
Thailand1110.0%
Trinidad and Tobago2630.1%
Turkey3650.1%
Uganda1180.0%
Ukraine8820.3%
Uruguay810.0%
Uzbekistan310.0%
Venezuela3280.1%
Vietnam7290.2%
West Indies430.0%
Western Africa1,4870.4%
Western Asia1,4640.4%
Western Europe1,5570.4%
Zimbabwe220.0%
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Sex and Age in Somerset County

Sex and Age in Somerset County

The most populous age groups in Somerset County are 55 to 59 Years (13,612 | 8.0%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (13,676 | 7.8%) for women.
Sex and Age in Somerset County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years8,732 (5.1%)8,304 (4.8%)
5 to 9 Years9,951 (5.9%)9,122 (5.2%)
10 to 14 Years11,674 (6.9%)11,240 (6.4%)
15 to 19 Years11,838 (7.0%)10,866 (6.2%)
20 to 24 Years10,339 (6.1%)10,305 (5.9%)
25 to 29 Years9,758 (5.7%)9,295 (5.3%)
30 to 34 Years9,790 (5.8%)9,606 (5.5%)
35 to 39 Years11,027 (6.5%)11,382 (6.5%)
40 to 44 Years11,221 (6.6%)11,371 (6.5%)
45 to 49 Years12,269 (7.2%)12,248 (7.0%)
50 to 54 Years13,365 (7.9%)13,494 (7.7%)
55 to 59 Years13,612 (8.0%)13,676 (7.8%)
60 to 64 Years11,991 (7.0%)12,347 (7.1%)
65 to 69 Years8,625 (5.1%)9,713 (5.6%)
70 to 74 Years6,489 (3.8%)6,994 (4.0%)
75 to 79 Years3,942 (2.3%)5,353 (3.1%)
80 to 84 Years2,828 (1.7%)4,209 (2.4%)
85 Years and over2,702 (1.6%)5,300 (3.0%)
Total170,153 (100.0%)174,825 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Somerset County

Median Family Size in Somerset County

The median family size in Somerset County is 3.21 persons per family, with married-couple families (74,514 | 81.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.26 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (12,181 | 13.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.99 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Somerset County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple74,514 (81.8%)3.26
Single Male/Father4,371 (4.8%)3.02
Single Female/Mother12,181 (13.4%)2.99
Total Families91,066 (100.0%)3.21

Median Household Size in Somerset County

The median household size in Somerset County is 2.67 persons per household, with single male/father households (4,371 | 3.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.38 persons per household. non-family households (36,500 | 28.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.21 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Somerset County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple74,514 (58.4%)3.27
Single Male/Father4,371 (3.4%)3.38
Single Female/Mother12,181 (9.6%)3.14
Non-family36,500 (28.6%)1.21
Total Households127,566 (100.0%)2.67

Household Size by Marriage Status in Somerset County

Out of a total of 127,566 households in Somerset County, 91,066 (71.4%) are family households, while 36,500 (28.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 35,574, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 30,112.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Somerset County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-30,112 (23.6%)
2-Person Households35,574 (27.9%)5,398 (4.2%)
3-Person Households23,502 (18.4%)646 (0.5%)
4-Person Households21,041 (16.5%)239 (0.2%)
5-Person Households7,162 (5.6%)105 (0.1%)
6-Person Households2,342 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households1,445 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total91,066 (71.4%)36,500 (28.6%)

Female Fertility in Somerset County

Fertility by Age in Somerset County

Average fertility rate in Somerset County is 50.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 78.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 59.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Somerset County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years98 (2.5%)9.0
20 to 34 years2,292 (59.4%)78.0
35 to 50 years1,469 (38.1%)39.0
Total3,859 (100.0%)50.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Somerset County

75.9% of women with births (3,859) in Somerset County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 88.8% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 15.9% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Somerset County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years11 (11.2%)87 (88.8%)
20 to 34 years1,685 (73.5%)607 (26.5%)
35 to 50 years1,235 (84.1%)234 (15.9%)
Total2,929 (75.9%)930 (24.1%)

Fertility by Education in Somerset County

Average fertility rate in Somerset County is 50.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 67.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 34.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree represent 31.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Somerset County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School358 (9.3%)34.0
High School Diploma505 (13.1%)47.0
College or Associate's Degree616 (16.0%)41.0
Bachelor's Degree1,197 (31.0%)51.0
Graduate Degree1,183 (30.7%)67.0
Total3,859 (100.0%)50.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Somerset County

24.1% of women with births in Somerset County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 69.3% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Somerset County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School110 (30.7%)248 (69.3%)
High School Diploma214 (42.4%)291 (57.6%)
College or Associate's Degree325 (52.8%)291 (47.2%)
Bachelor's Degree1,098 (91.7%)99 (8.3%)
Graduate Degree1,183 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,929 (75.9%)930 (24.1%)

Income in Somerset County

Income Overview in Somerset County

Per Capita Income in Somerset County is $67,554, while median incomes of families and households are $161,223 and $131,948 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income344,978$67,554
Median Family Income91,066$161,223
Mean Family Income91,066$210,038
Median Household Income127,566$131,948
Mean Household Income127,566$180,078
Income Deficit91,066$10,515
Wage / Income Gap (%)344,97831.10%
Wage / Income Gap ($)344,97868.90¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index344,9780.46

Earnings by Sex in Somerset County

Average Earnings in Somerset County are $67,021, $79,682 for men and $54,900 for women, a difference of 31.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Somerset County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male106,192 (53.0%)$79,682
Female94,019 (47.0%)$54,900
Total200,211 (100.0%)$67,021

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Somerset County

The most common earnings brackets in Somerset County are $100,000+ for men (42,987 | 40.5%) and $100,000+ for women (22,733 | 24.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Somerset County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less3,903 (3.7%)5,174 (5.5%)
$2,500 to $4,9992,541 (2.4%)2,807 (3.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4992,650 (2.5%)3,081 (3.3%)
$7,500 to $9,9991,436 (1.3%)2,158 (2.3%)
$10,000 to $12,4992,550 (2.4%)2,718 (2.9%)
$12,500 to $14,9991,240 (1.2%)2,032 (2.2%)
$15,000 to $17,4991,261 (1.2%)2,558 (2.7%)
$17,500 to $19,9991,276 (1.2%)1,620 (1.7%)
$20,000 to $22,4991,341 (1.3%)1,989 (2.1%)
$22,500 to $24,9991,953 (1.8%)2,738 (2.9%)
$25,000 to $29,9992,556 (2.4%)4,045 (4.3%)
$30,000 to $34,9993,068 (2.9%)3,980 (4.2%)
$35,000 to $39,9993,466 (3.3%)2,856 (3.0%)
$40,000 to $44,9992,532 (2.4%)3,061 (3.3%)
$45,000 to $49,9993,165 (3.0%)3,334 (3.5%)
$50,000 to $54,9993,175 (3.0%)2,920 (3.1%)
$55,000 to $64,9996,499 (6.1%)6,214 (6.6%)
$65,000 to $74,9996,144 (5.8%)6,315 (6.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99912,449 (11.7%)11,686 (12.4%)
$100,000+42,987 (40.5%)22,733 (24.2%)
Total106,192 (100.0%)94,019 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Somerset County

Average earnings in Somerset County are $90,968 for men and $63,543 for women, a difference of 30.1%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $148,375, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $32,241. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $96,445, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $24,847.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Somerset County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$32,241$24,847
High School Diploma$55,586$33,984
College or Associate's Degree$66,466$41,952
Bachelor's Degree$103,079$69,720
Graduate Degree$148,375$96,445
Total$90,968$63,543

Family Income in Somerset County

Family Income Brackets in Somerset County

According to the Somerset County family income data, there are 35,516 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 39.0% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 637 families (0.7%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Somerset County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001,1841.3%
$10,000 to $14,9996370.7%
$15,000 to $24,9991,5481.7%
$25,000 to $34,9992,2772.5%
$35,000 to $49,9993,4613.8%
$50,000 to $74,9996,6487.3%
$75,000 to $99,9999,65310.6%
$100,000 to $149,99916,66518.3%
$150,000 to $199,99913,56914.9%
$200,000+35,51639.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Somerset County

4-person families (20,465 | 22.5%) account for the highest median family income in Somerset County with $214,691 per family, while 2-person families (37,295 | 40.9%) have the highest median income of $62,776 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Somerset County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families37,295 (40.9%)$125,553
3-Person Families22,999 (25.3%)$165,014
4-Person Families20,465 (22.5%)$214,691
5-Person Families6,741 (7.4%)$188,598
6-Person Families2,435 (2.7%)$167,292
7+ Person Families1,131 (1.2%)$194,129
Total91,066 (100.0%)$161,223

Family Income by Number of Earners in Somerset County

The median family income in Somerset County is $161,223, with families comprising 3+ earners (14,956) having the highest median family income of $220,453, while families with no earners (9,110) have the lowest median family income of $81,268, accounting for 16.4% and 10.0% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Somerset County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners9,110 (10.0%)$81,268
1 Earner23,783 (26.1%)$115,004
2 Earners43,217 (47.5%)$190,362
3+ Earners14,956 (16.4%)$220,453
Total91,066 (100.0%)$161,223

Household Income in Somerset County

Household Income Brackets in Somerset County

With 39,418 households falling in the category, the $200,000+ income range is the most frequent in Somerset County, accounting for 30.9% of all households. In contrast, only 2,041 households (1.6%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Somerset County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0003,4442.7%
$10,000 to $14,9992,0411.6%
$15,000 to $24,9994,4653.5%
$25,000 to $34,9994,8483.8%
$35,000 to $49,9996,8895.4%
$50,000 to $74,99912,3749.7%
$75,000 to $99,99914,16011.1%
$100,000 to $149,99923,21718.2%
$150,000 to $199,99916,71113.1%
$200,000+39,41830.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in Somerset County

The median household income in Somerset County is $131,948, with the highest median household income of $167,637 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 57,573 households (45.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $52,882, with 1,533 households (1.2%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Somerset County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years1,533 (1.2%)$52,882
25 to 44 Years36,753 (28.8%)$132,460
45 to 64 Years57,573 (45.1%)$167,637
65+ Years31,707 (24.9%)$86,289
Total127,566 (100.0%)$131,948

Poverty in Somerset County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Somerset County

With 4.4% poverty level for males and 6.1% for females among the residents of Somerset County, 16 and 17 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 436 males (8.8%) and 274 females (11.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Somerset County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years600 (6.9%)633 (7.7%)
5 Years66 (4.0%)118 (7.3%)
6 to 11 Years734 (5.7%)718 (6.2%)
12 to 14 Years241 (3.4%)413 (6.0%)
15 Years223 (8.5%)274 (11.6%)
16 and 17 Years436 (8.8%)352 (7.6%)
18 to 24 Years993 (6.9%)1,330 (9.5%)
25 to 34 Years734 (3.8%)1,026 (5.4%)
35 to 44 Years919 (4.1%)1,067 (4.7%)
45 to 54 Years812 (3.2%)902 (3.5%)
55 to 64 Years580 (2.3%)1,501 (5.8%)
65 to 74 Years611 (4.1%)763 (4.6%)
75 Years and over523 (5.8%)1,528 (10.9%)
Total7,472 (4.4%)10,625 (6.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Somerset County

According to the poverty statistics in Somerset County, males aged 55 to 64 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 97.7% of males and 96.5% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Somerset County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years8,048 (93.1%)7,567 (92.3%)
5 Years1,566 (96.0%)1,499 (92.7%)
6 to 11 Years12,047 (94.3%)10,921 (93.8%)
12 to 14 Years6,761 (96.6%)6,506 (94.0%)
15 Years2,415 (91.5%)2,092 (88.4%)
16 and 17 Years4,492 (91.1%)4,298 (92.4%)
18 to 24 Years13,415 (93.1%)12,632 (90.5%)
25 to 34 Years18,699 (96.2%)17,865 (94.6%)
35 to 44 Years21,254 (95.9%)21,678 (95.3%)
45 to 54 Years24,779 (96.8%)24,791 (96.5%)
55 to 64 Years24,879 (97.7%)24,430 (94.2%)
65 to 74 Years14,332 (95.9%)15,824 (95.4%)
75 Years and over8,553 (94.2%)12,525 (89.1%)
Total161,240 (95.6%)162,628 (93.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Somerset County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Somerset County show that 1.7% or 1,283 of the total 74,514 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 38.8%, comprising of 112 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 1.1%, which includes 318 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Somerset County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children40,287 (98.3%)704 (1.7%)
1 or 2 Children29,159 (98.9%)318 (1.1%)
3 or 4 Children3,608 (96.0%)149 (4.0%)
5 or more Children177 (61.3%)112 (38.8%)
Total73,231 (98.3%)1,283 (1.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Somerset County

According to the poverty data in Somerset County, 9.4% or 409 single-father households and 11.7% or 1,431 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 20 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 47 households (72.3%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Somerset County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children139 (6.5%)440 (6.6%)
1 or 2 Children156 (8.3%)810 (16.1%)
3 or 4 Children94 (27.0%)134 (30.3%)
5 or more Children20 (100.0%)47 (72.3%)
Total409 (9.4%)1,431 (11.7%)

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

The poverty data for Somerset County shows that 1,283 of the married-couple family households (1.7%) and 1,840 of the single-parent households (11.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 112 households (38.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 67 household (78.8%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Somerset County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children704 (1.7%)579 (6.6%)
1 or 2 Children318 (1.1%)966 (14.0%)
3 or 4 Children149 (4.0%)228 (28.9%)
5 or more Children112 (38.8%)67 (78.8%)
Total1,283 (1.7%)1,840 (11.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Somerset County

Employment by Class of Employer in Somerset County

Among the 180,486 employed individuals in Somerset County, private company employees (131,266 | 72.7%), not-for-profit organizations (13,176 | 7.3%), and local government employees (11,554 | 6.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Somerset County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees131,26672.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)7,9504.4%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)7,8734.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations13,1767.3%
Local Government Employees11,5546.4%
State Government Employees6,2663.5%
Federal Government Employees2,2361.2%
Unpaid Family Workers1650.1%
Total180,486100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Somerset County

According to the labor force statistics for Somerset County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (280,924), 69.3% or 194,680 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.0% or 9,734 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 90.4% or 17,224 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 10.6% or 637 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Somerset County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years6,009 (34.0%)637 (10.6%)
20 to 24 Years15,855 (76.8%)1,459 (9.2%)
25 to 29 Years17,224 (90.4%)1,051 (6.1%)
30 to 34 Years17,049 (87.9%)699 (4.1%)
35 to 44 Years39,961 (88.8%)1,519 (3.8%)
45 to 54 Years44,954 (87.5%)1,798 (4.0%)
55 to 59 Years22,758 (83.4%)865 (3.8%)
60 to 64 Years17,329 (71.2%)866 (5.0%)
65 to 74 Years11,201 (35.2%)650 (5.8%)
75 Years and over2,336 (9.6%)126 (5.4%)
Total194,680 (69.3%)9,734 (5.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Somerset County

According to labor force statistics for Somerset County, 85.4% of individuals (159,230) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (186,452) are in the labor force, with 4.3% or 6,847 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 88.0% or 100,466 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 7.4% or 490 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Somerset County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School6,620 (74.3%)659 (7.4%)
High School Diploma22,785 (79.6%)1,832 (6.4%)
College / Associate Degree29,504 (84.9%)1,911 (5.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher100,466 (88.0%)3,653 (3.2%)
Total159,230 (85.4%)8,017 (4.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Somerset County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Somerset County are Management (28,074 | 15.2%), Computers, Engineering & Science (24,678 | 13.4%), Community & Social Service (23,378 | 12.6%), Business & Financial (17,096 | 9.2%), and Computers & Mathematics (14,857 | 8.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Somerset County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Somerset County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (81.7%), Computers & Mathematics (73.2%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (71.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (74.9%), Health Technologists (72.1%), and Education, Arts & Media (71.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Somerset County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management17,232 (61.4%)10,842 (38.6%)
Business & Financial8,738 (51.1%)8,358 (48.9%)
Computers, Engineering & Science17,568 (71.2%)7,110 (28.8%)
Computers & Mathematics10,870 (73.2%)3,987 (26.8%)
Architecture & Engineering4,072 (81.7%)914 (18.3%)
Life, Physical & Social Science2,626 (54.3%)2,209 (45.7%)
Community & Social Service 7,939 (34.0%)15,439 (66.0%)
Education, Arts & Media815 (28.5%)2,043 (71.5%)
Legal Services & Support1,894 (55.3%)1,530 (44.7%)
Education Instruction & Library3,223 (25.1%)9,610 (74.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment2,007 (47.1%)2,256 (52.9%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating3,613 (30.9%)8,085 (69.1%)
Health Technologists2,562 (27.9%)6,624 (72.1%)
Total (Category)55,090 (52.5%)49,834 (47.5%)
Total (Overall)98,726 (53.4%)86,160 (46.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Somerset County are Food Preparation & Serving (5,757 | 3.1%), Personal Care & Service (4,492 | 2.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (4,049 | 2.2%), Healthcare Support (3,316 | 1.8%), and Security & Protection (2,985 | 1.6%).
Services Occupations in Somerset County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Somerset County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (84.7%), Security & Protection (82.3%), and Firefighting & Prevention (79.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (81.2%), Personal Care & Service (78.6%), and Food Preparation & Serving (53.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Somerset County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support623 (18.8%)2,693 (81.2%)
Security & Protection2,456 (82.3%)529 (17.7%)
Firefighting & Prevention1,195 (79.9%)301 (20.1%)
Law Enforcement1,261 (84.7%)228 (15.3%)
Food Preparation & Serving2,696 (46.8%)3,061 (53.2%)
Cleaning & Maintenance2,450 (60.5%)1,599 (39.5%)
Personal Care & Service962 (21.4%)3,530 (78.6%)
Total (Category)9,187 (44.6%)11,412 (55.4%)
Total (Overall)98,726 (53.4%)86,160 (46.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Somerset County are Sales & Related (17,366 | 9.4%), and Office & Administration (16,603 | 9.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Somerset County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Somerset County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related9,591 (55.2%)7,775 (44.8%)
Office & Administration4,028 (24.3%)12,575 (75.7%)
Total (Category)13,619 (40.1%)20,350 (59.9%)
Total (Overall)98,726 (53.4%)86,160 (46.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Somerset County are Construction & Extraction (6,119 | 3.3%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (3,176 | 1.7%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (381 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Somerset County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Somerset County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry149 (39.1%)232 (60.9%)
Construction & Extraction6,005 (98.1%)114 (1.9%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair3,092 (97.4%)84 (2.6%)
Total (Category)9,246 (95.6%)430 (4.4%)
Total (Overall)98,726 (53.4%)86,160 (46.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Somerset County are Production (6,002 | 3.3%), Transportation (5,053 | 2.7%), and Material Moving (4,663 | 2.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Somerset County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Somerset County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production4,224 (70.4%)1,778 (29.6%)
Transportation4,433 (87.7%)620 (12.3%)
Material Moving2,927 (62.8%)1,736 (37.2%)
Total (Category)11,584 (73.7%)4,134 (26.3%)
Total (Overall)98,726 (53.4%)86,160 (46.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Somerset County

Employment Industries in Somerset County

The major employment industries in Somerset County include Professional & Scientific (24,312 | 13.2%), Manufacturing (23,412 | 12.7%), Health Care & Social Assistance (22,305 | 12.1%), Retail Trade (18,054 | 9.8%), and Educational Services (17,579 | 9.5%).
Employment Industries in Somerset County

Employment Industries by Sex in Somerset County

The Somerset County industries that see more men than women are Construction (89.8%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (81.3%), and Utilities (78.6%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (74.8%), Educational Services (68.3%), and Enterprise Management (54.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Somerset County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting319 (45.8%)377 (54.2%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction61 (81.3%)14 (18.7%)
Construction7,712 (89.8%)875 (10.2%)
Manufacturing13,825 (59.1%)9,587 (40.9%)
Wholesale Trade4,515 (68.3%)2,092 (31.7%)
Retail Trade9,857 (54.6%)8,197 (45.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing5,728 (75.5%)1,855 (24.5%)
Utilities605 (78.6%)165 (21.4%)
Information4,450 (60.1%)2,952 (39.9%)
Finance & Insurance8,533 (58.3%)6,109 (41.7%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1,583 (52.2%)1,448 (47.8%)
Professional & Scientific14,738 (60.6%)9,574 (39.4%)
Enterprise Management299 (45.4%)359 (54.6%)
Administrative & Support3,634 (58.2%)2,610 (41.8%)
Educational Services5,573 (31.7%)12,006 (68.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance5,612 (25.2%)16,693 (74.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation1,966 (63.6%)1,124 (36.4%)
Accommodation & Food Services3,577 (50.3%)3,539 (49.7%)
Public Administration3,402 (58.1%)2,457 (41.9%)
Total98,726 (53.4%)86,160 (46.6%)

Education in Somerset County

School Enrollment in Somerset County

The most common levels of schooling among the 83,757 students in Somerset County are high school (20,486 | 24.5%), middle school (17,601 | 21.0%), and elementary school (15,767 | 18.8%).
School Enrollment in Somerset County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool5,1846.2%
Kindergarten3,9054.7%
Elementary School15,76718.8%
Middle School17,60121.0%
High School20,48624.5%
College / Undergraduate15,64918.7%
Graduate / Professional5,1656.2%
Total83,757100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Somerset County

Out of a total of 83,757 students who are enrolled in schools in Somerset County, 15,830 (18.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 67,927 (81.1%) 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 2,257 (52.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 20,369 (90.8% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Somerset County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds2,054 (47.6%)2,257 (52.3%)
5 to 9 Year Old15,727 (85.5%)2,674 (14.5%)
10 to 14 Year Olds20,369 (90.8%)2,065 (9.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds12,485 (86.7%)1,921 (13.3%)
18 to 19 Year Olds5,146 (76.5%)1,583 (23.5%)
20 to 24 Year Olds7,104 (72.7%)2,670 (27.3%)
25 to 34 Year Olds2,778 (64.7%)1,515 (35.3%)
35 Years and over2,237 (65.6%)1,172 (34.4%)
Total67,927 (81.1%)15,830 (18.9%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Somerset County

Business (30,205 | 20.3%), engineering (17,382 | 11.7%), computers & mathematics (12,688 | 8.5%), science & technology (12,678 | 8.5%), and social sciences (12,130 | 8.1%) are the most common fields of study among 148,955 individuals in Somerset County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Somerset County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics12,6888.5%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural9,4596.4%
Physical & Health Sciences6,9744.7%
Psychology7,2654.9%
Social Sciences12,1308.1%
Engineering17,38211.7%
Multidisciplinary Studies5720.4%
Science & Technology12,6788.5%
Business30,20520.3%
Education11,6917.9%
Literature & Languages6,7974.6%
Liberal Arts & History6,3884.3%
Visual & Performing Arts4,7803.2%
Communications5,1443.5%
Arts & Humanities4,8023.2%
Total148,955100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Somerset County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Somerset County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Somerset County are males with 2 vehicles (43,648, accounting for 45.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (36,468, making up 52.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Somerset County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle1,954 (2.0%)2,248 (2.7%)
1 Vehicle15,850 (16.4%)15,470 (18.5%)
2 Vehicles43,648 (45.1%)36,468 (43.7%)
3 Vehicles22,205 (22.9%)19,086 (22.9%)
4 Vehicles9,183 (9.5%)7,328 (8.8%)
5 or more Vehicles3,947 (4.1%)2,883 (3.5%)
Total96,787 (100.0%)83,483 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Somerset County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Somerset County are 30 to 34 minutes (21,224 commuters, 14.3%), 20 to 24 minutes (20,140 commuters, 13.6%), and 15 to 19 minutes (19,290 commuters, 13.0%).
Commute Time in Somerset County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2,5481.7%
5 to 9 Minutes10,8727.3%
10 to 14 Minutes15,54610.5%
15 to 19 Minutes19,29013.0%
20 to 24 Minutes20,14013.6%
25 to 29 Minutes10,6177.2%
30 to 34 Minutes21,22414.3%
35 to 39 Minutes6,3944.3%
40 to 44 Minutes7,7325.2%
45 to 59 Minutes14,83010.0%
60 to 89 Minutes11,4837.7%
90 or more Minutes7,4785.1%

Commute Time by Sex in Somerset County

The most common commute times in Somerset County are 30 to 34 minutes (12,114 commuters, 15.2%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (10,081 commuters, 14.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Somerset County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes1,387 (1.7%)1,161 (1.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes5,021 (6.3%)5,851 (8.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes7,203 (9.0%)8,343 (12.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes9,328 (11.7%)9,962 (14.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes10,059 (12.6%)10,081 (14.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes5,373 (6.7%)5,244 (7.7%)
30 to 34 Minutes12,114 (15.2%)9,110 (13.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes3,740 (4.7%)2,654 (3.9%)
40 to 44 Minutes4,518 (5.7%)3,214 (4.7%)
45 to 59 Minutes8,578 (10.7%)6,252 (9.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes7,790 (9.8%)3,693 (5.4%)
90 or more Minutes4,788 (6.0%)2,690 (3.9%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Somerset County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Somerset County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (12,142, 15.2%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (11,671, 17.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Somerset County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM2,971 (3.7%)1,443 (2.1%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM3,771 (4.7%)570 (0.8%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM2,620 (3.3%)1,460 (2.1%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM6,732 (8.4%)3,998 (5.9%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM7,540 (9.4%)5,507 (8.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM12,142 (15.2%)9,253 (13.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM9,357 (11.7%)10,125 (14.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM11,270 (14.1%)11,671 (17.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM6,616 (8.3%)7,739 (11.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM6,530 (8.2%)6,005 (8.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM1,900 (2.4%)2,710 (4.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM1,077 (1.3%)789 (1.2%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM3,995 (5.0%)3,408 (5.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM3,378 (4.2%)3,577 (5.2%)
Total79,899 (100.0%)68,255 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Somerset County

Occupancy by Ownership in Somerset County

Of the total 127,566 dwellings in Somerset County, owner-occupied units account for 96,103 (75.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 31,463 (24.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Somerset County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units96,10375.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units31,46324.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units127,566100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Somerset County

Occupancy by Household Size in Somerset County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household30,11223.6%
2-Person Household40,97232.1%
3-Person Household24,14818.9%
4+ Person Household32,33425.4%
Total Housing Units127,566100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Somerset County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Somerset County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household19,329 (64.2%)10,783 (35.8%)
2-Person Household31,914 (77.9%)9,058 (22.1%)
3-Person Household18,470 (76.5%)5,678 (23.5%)
4+ Person Household26,390 (81.6%)5,944 (18.4%)
Total Housing Units96,103 (75.3%)31,463 (24.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Somerset County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Somerset County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School2,591 (44.5%)3,229 (55.5%)
High School Diploma12,999 (66.4%)6,578 (33.6%)
College/Associate Degree16,306 (68.1%)7,644 (31.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher64,207 (82.1%)14,012 (17.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Somerset County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Somerset County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years15,60812.2%
35 to 44 Years22,67817.8%
45 to 54 Years27,74321.7%
55 to 64 Years29,83023.4%
65 to 74 Years17,66913.9%
75 to 84 Years9,4067.4%
85 Years and Over4,6323.6%
Total127,566100.0%

Housing Finances in Somerset County

Median Income by Occupancy in Somerset County

Median Income by Occupancy in Somerset County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied96,103 (75.3%)$159,144
Renter-Occupied31,463 (24.7%)$77,115
Average127,566 (100.0%)$131,948

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Somerset County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Somerset County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000996 (1.0%)1,046 (3.3%)
$5,000 to $9,999626 (0.6%)767 (2.4%)
$10,000 to $14,9991,004 (1.0%)975 (3.1%)
$15,000 to $19,999619 (0.6%)1,580 (5.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9991,207 (1.3%)1,089 (3.5%)
$25,000 to $34,9992,719 (2.8%)2,165 (6.9%)
$35,000 to $49,9993,702 (3.8%)3,127 (9.9%)
$50,000 to $74,9997,829 (8.2%)4,540 (14.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9999,169 (9.5%)4,996 (15.9%)
$100,000 to $149,99917,186 (17.9%)6,038 (19.2%)
$150,000 or more51,046 (53.1%)5,140 (16.3%)
Total96,103 (100.0%)31,463 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Somerset County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Somerset County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300531 (0.5%)289 (0.9%)
$300 to $499572 (0.6%)344 (1.1%)
$500 to $7992,643 (2.8%)848 (2.7%)
$800 to $9994,447 (4.6%)489 (1.5%)
$1,000 to $1,49916,101 (16.8%)6,225 (19.8%)
$1,500 to $1,99913,607 (14.2%)10,140 (32.2%)
$2,000 to $2,49913,083 (13.6%)7,116 (22.6%)
$2,500 to $2,99911,449 (11.9%)3,323 (10.6%)
$3,000 or more33,670 (35.0%)1,669 (5.3%)
Total96,103 (100.0%)31,463 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Somerset County

Housing Structures in Somerset County

Housing Structures in Somerset County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached76,16359.7%
Single Unit, Attached18,50514.5%
2 Unit Apartments5,3904.2%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments5,5834.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments6,4025.0%
10 or more Apartments15,25412.0%
Mobile Home / Other2690.2%
Total127,566100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Somerset County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Somerset County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached72,048 (94.6%)4,115 (5.4%)
Single Unit, Attached14,887 (80.4%)3,618 (19.6%)
2 Unit Apartments1,393 (25.8%)3,997 (74.2%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,523 (27.3%)4,060 (72.7%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments2,578 (40.3%)3,824 (59.7%)
10 or more Apartments3,509 (23.0%)11,745 (77.0%)
Mobile Home / Other165 (61.3%)104 (38.7%)
Total96,103 (75.3%)31,463 (24.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Somerset County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Somerset County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room165 (0.2%)1,490 (4.7%)
2 or 3 Rooms2,395 (2.5%)8,679 (27.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms19,143 (19.9%)15,735 (50.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms29,761 (31.0%)4,298 (13.7%)
8 or more Rooms44,639 (46.5%)1,261 (4.0%)
Total96,103 (100.0%)31,463 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Somerset County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Somerset County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas82,182 (85.5%)20,777 (66.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas1,184 (1.2%)489 (1.5%)
Electricity6,704 (7.0%)8,390 (26.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene5,187 (5.4%)1,082 (3.4%)
Coal or Coke11 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels518 (0.5%)224 (0.7%)
No Fuel Used317 (0.3%)501 (1.6%)
Total96,103 (100.0%)31,463 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Somerset County

Household Vehicle Usage in Somerset County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle1,984 (2.1%)3,775 (12.0%)
1 Vehicle23,314 (24.3%)15,546 (49.4%)
2 Vehicles43,094 (44.8%)9,964 (31.7%)
3 or more Vehicles27,711 (28.8%)2,178 (6.9%)
Total96,103 (100.0%)31,463 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Somerset County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Somerset County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units33,43662,667
Median Property Value$481,200$493,800
Median Household Income$119,797$37,588
Monthly Housing Costs$1,323$32,497
Real Estate Taxes$10,001$434

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Somerset County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Somerset County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000399 (1.2%)485 (0.8%)
$50,000 to $99,999321 (1.0%)261 (0.4%)
$100,000 to $299,9995,233 (15.7%)9,287 (14.8%)
$300,000 to $499,99911,804 (35.3%)21,963 (35.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9999,100 (27.2%)16,925 (27.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9993,726 (11.1%)8,333 (13.3%)
$1,000,000 or more2,853 (8.5%)5,413 (8.6%)
Total33,436 (100.0%)62,667 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Somerset County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Somerset County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000995 (3.0%)1,470 (2.4%)
$10,000 to $24,9991,931 (5.8%)627 (1.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,639 (4.9%)899 (1.4%)
$35,000 to $49,9992,003 (6.0%)1,080 (1.7%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,542 (10.6%)1,699 (2.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,754 (11.2%)4,287 (6.8%)
$100,000 to $149,9996,114 (18.3%)5,415 (8.6%)
$150,000 or more13,458 (40.3%)11,072 (17.7%)
Total33,436 (100.0%)62,667 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Somerset County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Somerset County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x6,039 (18.1%)177,884 (283.9%)
2.0x to 2.9x6,719 (20.1%)16,358 (26.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x4,245 (12.7%)18,127 (28.9%)
4.0x or more16,147 (48.3%)10,960 (17.5%)
Total33,436 (100.0%)62,667 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Somerset County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Somerset County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800200 (0.6%)186 (0.3%)
$800 to $1,499160 (0.5%)361 (0.6%)
$800 to $1,49932,419 (97.0%)384 (0.6%)
Total33,436 (100.0%)62,667 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Somerset County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Somerset County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Somerset County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years19,824 (97.7%)464 (2.3%)
6 to 18 Years55,622 (95.7%)2,481 (4.3%)
19 to 25 Years24,413 (89.7%)2,800 (10.3%)
26 to 34 Years31,016 (89.3%)3,711 (10.7%)
35 to 44 Years40,893 (91.2%)3,955 (8.8%)
45 to 54 Years47,755 (93.1%)3,519 (6.9%)
55 to 64 Years49,622 (96.6%)1,768 (3.4%)
65 to 74 Years31,134 (98.7%)396 (1.3%)
75 Years and older22,964 (99.3%)165 (0.7%)
Total323,243 (94.4%)19,259 (5.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Somerset County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Somerset County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born19,824 (97.7%)464 (2.3%)
Foreign Born, Citizen55,622 (95.7%)2,481 (4.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen24,413 (89.7%)2,800 (10.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Somerset County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Somerset County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00013,704 (86.9%)2,070 (13.1%)
$25,000 to $49,99919,908 (87.0%)2,983 (13.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99922,976 (88.5%)2,998 (11.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99930,589 (88.5%)3,981 (11.5%)
$100,000 and over234,641 (97.1%)7,100 (2.9%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Somerset County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Somerset County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 64,590 (22.6%)16,309 (80.4%)
6 to 18 Years9,220 (15.9%)47,932 (82.5%)
19 to 25 Years2,735 (10.1%)22,234 (81.7%)
25 to 34 Years3,332 (9.6%)28,645 (82.5%)
35 to 44 Years2,804 (6.2%)38,909 (86.8%)
45 to 54 Years3,532 (6.9%)45,436 (88.6%)
55 to 64 Years4,419 (8.6%)46,561 (90.6%)
65 to 74 Years28,168 (89.3%)19,200 (60.9%)
75 Years and over22,567 (97.6%)14,767 (63.8%)
Total81,367 (23.8%)279,993 (81.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Somerset County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Somerset County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years50 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years1,106 (3.8%)862 (3.2%)
18 to 34 Years1,505 (4.4%)1,347 (4.1%)
35 to 64 Years4,038 (5.5%)4,653 (6.3%)
65 to 74 Years2,185 (14.6%)2,485 (15.0%)
75 Years and over3,658 (40.3%)6,155 (43.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Somerset County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Somerset County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years182 (0.6%)53 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years199 (0.6%)214 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years1,050 (1.4%)609 (0.8%)
65 to 74 Years1,043 (7.0%)608 (3.7%)
75 Years and over2,037 (22.4%)2,242 (16.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Somerset County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years50 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years62 (0.2%)75 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years94 (0.3%)354 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years660 (0.9%)847 (1.1%)
65 to 74 Years327 (2.2%)538 (3.2%)
75 Years and over706 (7.8%)985 (7.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Somerset County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years801 (2.8%)672 (2.5%)
18 to 34 Years1,193 (3.5%)688 (2.1%)
35 to 64 Years1,468 (2.0%)1,647 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years361 (2.4%)481 (2.9%)
75 Years and over822 (9.1%)1,795 (12.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Somerset County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years52 (0.2%)63 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years148 (0.4%)405 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years1,561 (2.1%)2,195 (2.9%)
65 to 74 Years1,001 (6.7%)1,582 (9.5%)
75 Years and over2,090 (23.0%)4,453 (31.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Somerset County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years177 (0.6%)197 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years222 (0.6%)171 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years609 (0.8%)655 (0.9%)
65 to 74 Years325 (2.2%)350 (2.1%)
75 Years and over954 (10.5%)2,104 (15.0%)

Technology Access in Somerset County

Computing Device Access in Somerset County

Computing Device Access in Somerset County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop114,82090.0%
Smartphone117,83292.4%
Tablet95,56074.9%
No Computing Device3,6952.9%
Total127,566100.0%

Internet Access in Somerset County

Internet Access in Somerset County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet740.1%
Broadband Home110,04286.3%
Cellular Data Only9,7477.6%
Satellite Internet5,0303.9%
No Internet6,1984.9%
Total127,566100.0%

Somerset County Summary

Somerset County, New Jersey is located in the central part of the state and is part of the New York metropolitan area. It is bordered by Hunterdon County to the west, Mercer County to the south, Middlesex County to the east, and Morris County to the north. The county seat is Somerville. As of the 2010 census, the population of Somerset County was 323,444, making it the 13th most populous county in New Jersey.

History

Somerset County was created in 1688, when it was separated from Middlesex County. It was named after the English county of Somerset. The county was originally part of the Province of East Jersey, which was one of the two divisions of the Province of New Jersey. In 1709, Somerset County was divided into two townships, Somerset and Bedminster. In 1798, the townships were divided into seven districts: Bedminster, Bernards, Bridgewater, Franklin, Hillsborough, Montgomery, and Somerville.
In 1838, Somerset County was divided into the townships of Bernards, Bridgewater, Franklin, Hillsborough, Montgomery, and Somerville. In 1857, the townships of Bedminster and Warren were added to the county. In 1878, the townships of Bernardsville and Peapack-Gladstone were added to the county.

Geography

Somerset County is located in the central part of New Jersey. It is bordered by Hunterdon County to the west, Mercer County to the south, Middlesex County to the east, and Morris County to the north. The county has a total area of 304 square miles, of which 302 square miles is land and 2 square miles is water. The highest point in the county is the summit of Raritan Mountain, which has an elevation of 1,067 feet.
The county is home to several rivers, including the Raritan River, the Millstone River, and the Passaic River. The Raritan River is the longest river in the county, flowing for approximately 70 miles. The Millstone River is the second longest river in the county, flowing for approximately 40 miles. The Passaic River is the third longest river in the county, flowing for approximately 30 miles.

Economy

Somerset County has a diverse economy, with a variety of industries represented. The county is home to several large corporations, including Johnson & Johnson, Merck & Co., and AT&T. The county is also home to several smaller businesses, including software companies, medical device manufacturers, and pharmaceutical companies.
The county is home to several major shopping malls, including Bridgewater Commons, The Mall at Short Hills, and The Quaker Bridge Mall. The county is also home to several smaller shopping centers, including the Somerville Circle Shopping Center and the Somerville Towne Center.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Somerset County was 323,444, making it the 13th most populous county in New Jersey. The population density was 1,072 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was 79.2% White, 8.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 8.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.7% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.7% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $90,837, and the median income for a family was $105,844. The per capita income for the county was $41,845. About 4.2% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.7% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Somerset County?
Total Population of Somerset County is 344,978.
What is the Total Male Population of Somerset County?
Total Male Population of Somerset County is 170,153.
What is the Total Female Population of Somerset County?
Total Female Population of Somerset County is 174,825.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Somerset County?
There are 97.33 Males per 100 Females in Somerset County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Somerset County?
There are 102.75 Females per 100 Males in Somerset County.
What is the Median Population Age in Somerset County?
Median Population Age in Somerset County is 42.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Somerset County
Average Family Size in Somerset County is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Somerset County
Average Household Size in Somerset County is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Somerset County?
Per Capita income in Somerset County is $67,554.
What is the Median Family Income in Somerset County?
Median Family Income in Somerset County is $161,223.
What is the Median Household income in Somerset County?
Median Household Income in Somerset County is $131,948.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Somerset County?
Income or Wage Gap in Somerset County is 31.1%.
Women in Somerset County earn 68.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Somerset County?
Family Income Deficit in Somerset County is $10,515.
Families that are below poverty line in Somerset County earn $10,515 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Somerset County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Somerset County is 0.46.
How Large is the Labor Force in Somerset County?
There are 194,680 People in the Labor Forcein in Somerset County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Somerset County?
69.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Somerset County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Somerset County?
Unemployment Rate in Somerset County is 5.0%.