Somerset County, Maryland
MD · FIPS 24039 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 24,822 | — | #1,671 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $64,943 | -13.6% | #1,637 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.1 years | -2.1% | #2,562 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $173,200 | -38.6% | #1,736 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,013 | -12.9% | #953 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.4% | +29.8% | #2,190 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Somerset County has a population of 24,822, making it the #1,671 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.1 years, which is 2.1% below the national median.
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The median household income in Somerset County is $64,943, ranking #1,637 out of 3,222 counties — 13.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.4% and unemployment stands at 7.5%.
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The median home value in Somerset County is $173,200 (-38.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,013/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.1%.
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96.4% of residents in Somerset County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.1% above the national rate.
About Somerset County, Maryland
Somerset County, Maryland has a total population of 24,822, making it the 1,671st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Somerset County is 38.1 years, which is 2.1% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Somerset County is $64,943, which ranks #1,637 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 13.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5%.
The median home value in Somerset County is $173,200, 38.6% below the national median. Renters in Somerset County pay a median gross rent of $1,013 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Somerset County, 19.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 42.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.5 min.
Somerset County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 50.8% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (38.5%) and Two or More Races (4.7%).
All data for Somerset County, Maryland comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.