Somerset, KY

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2019 Population

64,350

0.32% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mitch McConnell

Republican Party

US Senator

Rand Paul

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

0.239% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

22.7%

3.81% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$39,998

5.48% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$116,200

5.16% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

25,852

2.62% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Somerset, KY had a population of 64.4k people with a median age of 42 and a median household income of $39,998. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Somerset, KY grew from 64,145 to 64,350, a 0.32% increase and its median household income grew from $37,921 to $39,998, a 5.48% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Somerset, KY are White (Non-Hispanic) (94.2%), White (Hispanic) (2.08%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.25%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.872%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.822%). 0% of the households in Somerset, KY speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

98.8% of the residents in Somerset, KY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Somerset, KY are Somerset Community College (2,883 degrees awarded in 2019).

In 2019, the median property value in Somerset, KY was $116,200, and the homeownership rate was 69%. Most people in Somerset, KY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Somerset, KY was 2 cars per household.

Somerset, KY borders Danville, KY, London, KY, and Richmond-Berea, KY.

United States Kentucky

Diversity

Somerset, KY is home to a population of 64.4k people, from which 98.8% are citizens. As of 2019, 2.01% of Somerset, KY residents were born outside of the country (1.3k people).

In 2019, there were 45.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (60.6k people) in Somerset, KY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.34k White (Hispanic) and 805 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Somerset, KY

White (Non-Hispanic)
60.6k ± 38
White (Hispanic)
1.34k ± 154
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
805 ± 183

2.49%

Hispanic Population

1.6k people

2.49% of the people in Somerset, KY are hispanic (1.6k people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

2.01%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

1.3k people

2.2%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

1.41k people

As of 2019, 2.01% of Somerset, KY residents (1.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Somerset, KY was 2.2%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Somerset, KY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.5

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 7.7

In 2019, the median age of all people in Somerset, KY was 42. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 42, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 47. But people in Somerset, KY are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Somerset, KY residents was 42.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Kentucky.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
31,769 ± 4,360 people
India
12,409 ± 2,731 people
Cuba
11,319 ± 2,609 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kentucky was Mexico, the natal country of 31,769 Kentucky residents, followed by India with 12,409 and Cuba with 11,319.

Citizenship

98.8%

2019 Citizenship

98.6%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 98.8% of Somerset, KY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Somerset, KY was 98.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,918 ± 246
Gulf War (1990s)
663 ± 178
Gulf War (2001-)
645 ± 196

Somerset, KY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.89 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Kentucky. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Kentucky, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Kentucky.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Kentucky (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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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Kentucky. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Kentucky across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Somerset, KY is $39,998. In 2019, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Somerset, KY was Oldham County, KY with a value of $97,968, followed by Boone County, KY and Kenton County, KY, with respective values of $76,443 and $68,849.

Males in Kentucky have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $44,437. The income inequality in Kentucky (measured using the Gini index) is 0.456, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Somerset, KY employs 25.9k people. The largest industries in Somerset, KY are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,401 people), Manufacturing (3,522 people), and Retail Trade (3,169 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($73,015), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($53,750), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($50,508).

Wages

Median Household Income

$39,998

2019 value

± $2,897

5.48%

1 Year Growth

± 9.77%

Households in Somerset, KY have a median annual income of $39,998, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $37,921 in 2018, which represents a 5.48% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Somerset, KY compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Kentucky.

$59,994

Average Male Salary in Kentucky

± $1,633

$44,437

Average Female Salary in Kentucky

± $1,156

In 2019, full-time male employees in Kentucky made 1.35 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Kentucky by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Kentucky.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Kentucky

Asian
$58,983 ± $10,861
White
$46,691 ± $986
American Indian
$38,377 ± $15,879

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Kentucky workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.26 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Kentucky.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Kentucky by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Somerset, KY is from Kentucky.

0.456

2019 Wage GINI in Kentucky

0.456

2018 Wage GINI in Kentucky

In 2019, the income inequality in Kentucky was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.114% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Kentucky was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kentucky in comparison to the national average.

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

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2019, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Somerset, KY was Oldham County, KY with a value of $97,968, followed by Boone County, KY and Kenton County, KY, with respective values of $76,443 and $68,849.

The following map shows all of the counties in Somerset, KY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

22.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Somerset, KY (14.3k out of 63.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 55 - 64.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
13,555 ± 837
Hispanic
726 ± 219
Two Or More
292 ± 169

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Somerset, KY is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

25.9k

2019 Value

± 1,240

2.62%

1 Year growth

± 6.54%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Somerset, KY grew at a rate of 2.62%, from 25.2k employees to 25.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Somerset, KY, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,121 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,682 people), and Production Occupations (2,447 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Somerset, KY.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Somerset, KY, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,121 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,682 people), and Production Occupations (2,447 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other MSAs, Somerset, KY has an unusually high number of residents working as Health Technologists & Technicians (1.78 times higher than expected), Community & Social Service Occupations (1.69 times), and Production Occupations (1.67 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Somerset, KY, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($108,611), Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($66,625), and Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($65,038).

Industries

Employment by Industries

25.9k

2019 Value

± 1,240

2.62%

1 Year growth

± 6.54%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Somerset, KY grew at a rate of 2.62%, from 25.2k employees to 25.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Somerset, KY, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,401 people), Manufacturing (3,522 people), and Retail Trade (3,169 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Somerset, KY, though some of these residents may live in Somerset, KY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Somerset, KY, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,401 people), Manufacturing (3,522 people), and Retail Trade (3,169 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other MSAs, Somerset, KY has an unusually high number of Manufacturing (1.36 times higher than expected), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (1.36 times), and Other Services, Except Public Administration (1.29 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Somerset, KY, by median earnings, are Utilities ($73,015), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($53,750), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($50,508).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Kentucky to other states, or from other states to Kentucky.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2018, the top outbound Kentucky product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $85.2B, followed by Electronics ($36.6B) and Machinery ($29.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Kentucky products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Kentucky.

$373B

2018 Value in Kentucky

$703B

Projected 2045 Value in Kentucky

88.6% growth

In 2018, total outbound Kentucky trade was $373B. This is expected to increase 88.6% to $703B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Kentucky trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Kentucky to other states, or from other states to Kentucky.

Most Common Trade Partners

Ohio
$27.8B
Indiana
$22.6B
California
$21.2B

In 2018, the top outbound Kentucky domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Ohio with $27.8B, followed by Indiana with $22.6B and California and $21.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Kentucky shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Kentucky went to Donald J. Trump with 62.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (32.7%), followed by Gary Johnson (2.79%). The most partisan county was Leslie County, KY with 89.4% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul are the senators currently representing the state of Kentucky. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Kentucky is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Somerset, KY. Showing the available data for Kentucky.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (62.5%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (32.7%)
Democratic Party
Gary Johnson (2.79%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Kentucky went to Donald J. Trump with 62.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (32.7%), followed by Gary Johnson (2.79%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Kentucky for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Kentucky.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Kentucky

62.5% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Kentucky

Leslie County, KY
89.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Jackson County, KY
88.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Martin County, KY
88.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Kentucky was Leslie County, KY with 89.4% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Kentucky colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Kentucky

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Kentucky.

Mitch McConnell

Senator from Kentucky

Assumed office on January 3, 1985

Rand Paul

Senator from Kentucky

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul are the senators currently representing Kentucky.

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 Kentucky over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Kentucky

Kentucky is currently represented by 6 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 Kentucky have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2019, universities in Somerset, KY awarded 2,883 degrees. The student population of Somerset, KY is skewed towards women, with 2,205 male students and 3,439 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Somerset, KY are White (2,751 and 95.7%), followed by Black or African American (30 and 1.04%), Hispanic or Latino (28 and 0.974%), and Asian (26 and 0.904%).

The largest universities in Somerset, KY by number of degrees awarded are Somerset Community College (2,883 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Somerset, KY are General Business Administration & Management (323 and 11.2%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (306 and 10.6%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (262 and 9.09%).

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
269 degree-majorss awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
239 degree-majorss awarded
General Computer & Information Sciences
200 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common concentation for < 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Somerset, KY was General Business Administration & Management with 269 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a < 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Somerset, KY according to their major.

Universities

Somerset Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

2,883 degrees awarded

In 2019, the Somerset, KY institution with the largest number of graduating students was Somerset Community College with 2,883 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

1,548

Degrees Awarded to Men

1,335

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 1,548 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Somerset, KY, which is 1.16 times more than the 1,335 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Somerset, KY by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
2,751 degrees awarded
Black or African American
30 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
28 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Somerset, KY was White students. These 2,751 degrees mean that there were 91.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 30 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Somerset, KY was $116,200 in 2019, which is 0.483 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $110,500 to $116,200, a 5.16% increase. The homeownership rate in Somerset, KY is 69%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Somerset, KY have an average commute time of 21.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Somerset, KY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$116,200

2019 Median

± $5,673

$110,500

2018 Median

± $4,458

In 2019, the median property value in Somerset, KY grew to to $116,200 from the previous year's value of $110,500.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Somerset, KY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Somerset, KY the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

Household Income

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

$39,998

Median Household Income

± $2,897

25.3k

Number of Households

± 1,094

In 2019, the median household income of the 25.3k households in Somerset, KY grew to $39,998 from the previous year's value of $37,921.

The following chart displays the households in Somerset, KY 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 < $10k range.

Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Somerset, KY distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Somerset, KY the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

Rent vs Own

69%

2019 Homeownership

69%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 69% of the housing units in Somerset, KY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 69%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Somerset, KY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

21.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Somerset, KY have a shorter commute time (21.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 3.49% of the workforce in Somerset, KY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (87.9%)
Carpooled (7.24%)
Worked At Home (2.25%)

In 2019, 87.9% of workers in Somerset, KY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.24%) and those who worked at home (2.25%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Somerset, KY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Somerset, KY have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

94% of the population of Somerset, KY has health coverage, with 36.1% on employee plans, 28.3% on Medicaid, 14.6% on Medicare, 13% on non-group plans, and 2.03% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Kentucky was $8,004 in 2014. This is a 6.11% increase from the previous year ($7,543).

Primary care physicians in Kentucky see 1543 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.31% increase from the previous year (1523 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1491 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 416 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Knott County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (21%). Additionally, Owsley County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (46.7%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Kentucky.

1,543 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Kentucky

Primary care physicians in Kentucky see an average of 1,543 patients per year. This represents a 1.31% increase from the previous year (1,523 patients).

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

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Kentucky.

$8,004

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Kentucky

$4,551

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,016

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,368

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Kentucky (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 6.11%, from $7,543 to $8,004.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

Uninsured

36.1%

Employer Coverage

28.3%

Medicaid

14.6%

Medicare

13%

Non-Group

2.03%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Somerset, KY grew by 2.04% from 5.88% to 6%.

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