Somervell County, Texas

TX · FIPS 48425 Republican

Located in Texas, Somervell County has a population of 9,691 residents and a median age of 44.5 years, making it the #2,511 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 7.5%. The median home value is $289,500, and the median household income is $79,825, which is 6% above the national median.

9,691
Population
#2,511 of 3,222
$79,825
Median Income
+6.2% #594 of 3,222
44.5 years
Median Age
+14.4% #838 of 3,222
7.5%
Poverty Rate
-40.4% #287 of 3,222

Demographics

Somervell County has a population of 9,691, making it the #2,511 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.5 years, which is 14.4% above the national median.

Population Trend

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Year-over-Year Population Growth

Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

91.7%
Native Born
8.3%
Foreign Born

Geographic Mobility (Past Year)

Economy

The median household income in Somervell County is $79,825, ranking #594 out of 3,222 counties — 6.2% above the national median. The poverty rate is 7.5% and unemployment stands at 3.2%.

Income#594
$79,825
+6.2%
vs nation
82th percentile
Per Capita#738
$40,828
-1.0%
vs nation
77th percentile
Poverty#287
7.5%
-40.4%
vs nation
91th percentile
Unemployment#780
3.2%
-40.2%
vs nation
76th percentile

Income Distribution

Industry of Employment

Occupation

Housing

The median home value in Somervell County is $289,500 (+2.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $773/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.0%.

Home Value#681
$289,500
+2.7%
vs nation
79th percentile
Rent#2,323
$773
-33.5%
vs nation
28th percentile
Homeownership#636
80.0%
+24.3%
vs nation
80th percentile

Household Type

Education

In Somervell County, 29.3% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 13.1% below the national average, ranking #819 out of 3,222 counties.

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
29.3% −13.1% vs nation
Rank #819 of 3,222
75th percentile

Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend

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Health & Wellbeing

Life expectancy in Somervell County is 76.7 years. 14.8% of adults report poor or fair health and 16.4% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).

Life Expectancy#1,014
76.7
+2.1%
vs nation
67th percentile
Poor/Fair Health#497
14.8%
-24.3%
vs nation
84th percentile
Diabetes#1,058
9.8%
-12.0%
vs nation
66th percentile
Insufficient Sleep#832
34.5%
-7.5%
vs nation
74th percentile
Poor Mental Health Days#888
5.3
-6.1%
vs nation
72th percentile
Poor Physical Health Days#700
3.9
-12.5%
vs nation
78th percentile
Uninsured Rate#2,788
16.4%
+56.5%
vs nation
11th percentile
Physical Inactivity#412
20.7%
-21.5%
vs nation
87th percentile
Food Insecurity#1,412
13.7%
-4.9%
vs nation
55th percentile

Substance Use

12.3% of adults in Somervell County smoke , 33.2% are obese , and 22.5% report excessive drinking.

Adult Smoking#220
12.3%
-31.5%
vs nation
93th percentile
Adult Obesity#477
33.2%
-12.4%
vs nation
85th percentile
Excessive Drinking#2,510
22.5%
+13.1%
vs nation
20th percentile

Safety

The suicide rate is 20.6 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 31.2 per 100,000.

Suicide Rate#1,624
20.6
+4.3%
vs nation
37th percentile
Firearm Fatalities#1,868
22.3
+24.6%
vs nation
24th percentile
Motor Vehicle Deaths#2,460
31.2
+54.0%
vs nation
13th percentile

Families & Children

12.7% of children in Somervell County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 12.4 per 1,000 females age 15–19.

Teen Birth Rate#640
12.4
-43.4%
vs nation
79th percentile
Child Poverty#717
12.7%
-33.1%
vs nation
77th percentile

Civic & Transportation

Voter turnout in Somervell County is 72.9%. The mean commute time is 28.7 min, which is 4.0% above the national average.

Voter Turnout
72.9% NaN% vs nation
Rank #NaN of NaN
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Voter Turnout Trend

Mean Commute Time
28.7 min +4.0% vs nation
Rank #1,111 of 3,222
66th percentile

Mean Commute Time Trend

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Elections

In the 2024 presidential election, Somervell County voted Republican with a margin of 70.8%. The vote was 14.2% Dem / 85% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 3.3 toward Republicans .

2024 REP +70.8%
14.2% 85%
Dem 5,285 votes Rep
2020 REP +67.5%
15.5% 83%
Dem 4,947 votes Rep
2016 REP +68.8%
13.9% 82.7%
Dem 3,876 votes Rep
2012 REP +64.1%
17.4% 81.5%
Dem 3,507 votes Rep
2008 REP +53.2%
22.6% 75.8%
Dem 3,533 votes Rep

Vote Share Over Time

About Somervell County, Texas

Somervell County, Texas has a total population of 9,691, making it the 2,511th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Somervell County is 44.5 years, which is 14.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Somervell County is $79,825, which ranks #594 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 6.2% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2%.

The median home value in Somervell County is $289,500, 2.7% above the national median. Renters in Somervell County pay a median gross rent of $773 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Somervell County, 29.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 13.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.7 min.

Somervell County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 76.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (18.2%) and Two or More Races (3.0%).

All data for Somervell County, Texas 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.