Somerset County, Maine
ME · FIPS 23025 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 50,959 | — | #1,005 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $58,179 | -22.6% | #2,249 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 47.0 years | +20.8% | #467 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $166,900 | -40.8% | #1,868 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $910 | -21.8% | #1,380 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.2% | +12.6% | #1,796 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Somerset County has a population of 50,959, making it the #1,005 most populous county in the US. The median age is 47.0 years, which is 20.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Somerset County is $58,179, ranking #2,249 out of 3,222 counties — 22.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.2% and unemployment stands at 3.5%.
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The median home value in Somerset County is $166,900 (-40.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $910/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.4%.
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92.5% of residents in Somerset County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.9% above the national rate.
About Somerset County, Maine
Somerset County, Maine has a total population of 50,959, making it the 1,005th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Somerset County is 47.0 years, which is 20.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Somerset County is $58,179, which ranks #2,249 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 22.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5%.
The median home value in Somerset County is $166,900, 40.8% below the national median. Renters in Somerset County pay a median gross rent of $910 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Somerset County, 21.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 37.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.9 min.
Somerset County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.8% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.5%).
All data for Somerset County, Maine 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.