Somers, MT

Census Place

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2023 Population

1,181

13.9% 1-year growth

US Senator

N/ASteve Daines

Republican Party

US Senator

N/ATim Sheehy

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

64.2

0% 1-year change

2023 Poverty Rate

4.86%

4.03% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$56,501

3.74% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$477,300

25.9% 1-year decline

2023 Employed Population

427

6.77% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Somers, MT had a population of 1.18k people with a median age of 64.2 and a median household income of $56,501. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Somers, MT grew from 1,037 to 1,181, a 13.9% increase and its median household income grew from $54,466 to $56,501, a 3.74% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Somers, MT are White (Non-Hispanic) (98.1%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.69%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (0.169%), White (Hispanic) (0%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0%).

None of the households in Somers, MT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

100% of the residents in Somers, MT are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Somers, MT was $477,300, and the homeownership rate was 55.4%.

Most people in Somers, MT worked at home, and the average commute time was 24.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Somers, MT was 1 car per household.

United States Montana Flathead County, MT Kalispell, MT Flathead, Glacier & Lincoln Counties--Kalispell City PUMA, MT

Population & Diversity

Somers, MT is home to a population of 1.18k people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2023, 0% of Somers, MT residents were born outside of the country (0 people).

In 2023, there were 58 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.16k people) in Somers, MT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 20 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 2 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

100%

2023 Citizenship

100%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 100% of Somers, MT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Somers, MT was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Somers, MT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Somers, MT

White (Non-Hispanic)
1.16k ± 585
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
20 ± 31
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
2 ± 5

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Somers, MT as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Somers, MT.

Most Common Origin

Canada
3,689 ± 1,489 people
Mexico
2,900 ± 1,320 people
Germany
2,151 ± 1,138 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Somers, MT was Canada, the natal country of 3,689 Somers, MT residents, followed by Mexico with 2,900 and Germany with 2,151.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
26 ± 32
Gulf War (1990s)
13 ± 25
Gulf War (2001-)
4 ± 18

Somers, MT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Somers, MT employs 427 people. The largest industries in Somers, MT are Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (227 people), Retail Trade (77 people), and Manufacturing (43 people), and the highest paying industries are Total ($48,662) and Retail Trade ($40,847).

Males in Montana have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,691. The income inequality in Montana (measured using the Gini index) is N/A, which is N/A than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

427

2023 Value

± 338

−6.77%

1 Year decline

± 117%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Somers, MT declined at a rate of −6.77%, from 458 employees to 427 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Somers, MT, are Transportation Occupations (245 people), Material Moving Occupations (74 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (33 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Somers, MT.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Montana (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

427

2023 Value

± 338

−6.77%

1 Year decline

± 117%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Somers, MT declined at a rate of −6.77%, from 458 employees to 427 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Somers, MT, are Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (227 people), Retail Trade (77 people), and Manufacturing (43 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Somers, MT, though some of these residents may live in Somers, MT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$48,794

Median earning men ± $763

$41,532

Median earning women ± $11,831

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are .

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Retail Trade ($41,573).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.24%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 508k people employed in Montana. This represents a 2.24% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.8%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Montana.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Montana went to Donald J. Trump with 58.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.96%).

Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy are the senators currently representing the state of Montana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Montana is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2024 Election Results

N/ADonald J. Trump (58.4%)
Republican Party
N/AKamala Harris (38.5%)
Democratic Party
N/ARobert Kennedy (1.96%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Montana went to Donald J. Trump with 58.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.96%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Montana for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Montana

N/ASteve Daines

Senator from Montana

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

N/ATim Sheehy

Senator from Montana

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy are the senators currently representing Montana.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Montana over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Montana

Montana is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Montana have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, NaNk% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while NaNk% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in false were N/A.

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Somers, MT was $477,300 in 2023, which is 1.57 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $644,000 to $477,300, a 25.9% decrease. The homeownership rate in Somers, MT is 55.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Somers, MT have an average commute time of 24.4 minutes, and they worked at home. Car ownership in Somers, MT is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Housing

Property

$477,300

Median Property Value 2023

±$207,842

$315

Median Property Taxes

±$147

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Somers, MT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Somers, MT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

55.4%

Homeownership

2023

60.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 55.4% of the housing units in Somers, MT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 48.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Somers, MT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Somers, MT colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$56,501

Median Household Income

± $1,560

569

Number of Households

± 289

In 2023, the median household income of the 569 households in Somers, MT grew to $56,501 from the previous year's value of $54,466.

The following chart displays the households in Somers, MT distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $50k - $60k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Somers, MT is from Somers, MT.

N/A Wage GINI in N/A

In N/A, the income inequality in N/A was N/A according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a N/A N/A from N/A to N/A, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat N/A even. The GINI for N/A was N/A than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed N/A evenly in N/A in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Somers, MT across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Worked At Home (54.1%)
Drove Alone (45.9%)
Carpooled (0%)

In 2023, 54.1% of workers in Somers, MT worked at home, followed by those who drove alone to work (45.9%) and those who carpooled to work (0%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Somers, MT have a shorter commute time (24.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Somers, MT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Somers, MT compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Somers, MT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Somers, MT have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

4.86% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Somers, MT (57 out of 1.17k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Females 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Somers, MT is White, followed by Black and Native American.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

97.3% of the population of Somers, MT has health coverage, with 46.7% on employee plans, 13.3% on Medicaid, 12.3% on Medicare, 24.6% on non-group plans, and 0.341% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Flathead County, MT see 1103 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.34% decrease from the previous year (1153 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1466 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 291 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,103 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Flathead County, MT

Primary care physicians in Flathead County, MT see an average of 1,103 patients per year. This represents a 4.34% decrease from the previous year (1,153 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Flathead County, MT in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 12.3% under 18 years, 0.853% between 18 and 34 years, 55.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 31.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 42.2% were men and 57.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

2.73%

Uninsured

46.7%

Employer Coverage

13.3%

Medicaid

12.3%

Medicare

24.6%

Non-Group

0.341%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Somers, MT declined by 58.2% from 6.52% to 2.73%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Somers, MT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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