Somerset County, Pennsylvania
PA · FIPS 42111 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 72,799 | — | #769 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $61,446 | -18.2% | #1,938 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 46.9 years | +20.6% | #488 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $150,600 | -46.6% | #2,245 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $753 | -35.3% | #2,462 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.0% | -12.8% | #1,000 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Somerset County has a population of 72,799, making it the #769 most populous county in the US. The median age is 46.9 years, which is 20.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Somerset County is $61,446, ranking #1,938 out of 3,222 counties — 18.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.0% and unemployment stands at 4.9%.
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The median home value in Somerset County is $150,600 (-46.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $753/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.4%.
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93.4% of residents in Somerset County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.8% above the national rate.
About Somerset County, Pennsylvania
Somerset County, Pennsylvania has a total population of 72,799, making it the 769th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Somerset County is 46.9 years, which is 20.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Somerset County is $61,446, which ranks #1,938 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 18.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.0%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9%.
The median home value in Somerset County is $150,600, 46.6% below the national median. Renters in Somerset County pay a median gross rent of $753 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Somerset County, 17.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 46.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.8 min.
Somerset County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.3% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (2.6%) and Two or More Races (1.6%).
All data for Somerset County, Pennsylvania 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.