Somerset, MD

Census Place

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2024 Population

1,088

US Senator

Chris Van Hollen

Democratic Party

US Senator

Angela Alsobrooks

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

51.2

1.59% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

1.93%

10.5% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$250,001

2024 Median Property Value

$1.78M

2.52% 1-year decline

2024 Employed Population

543

7.95% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Somerset, MD 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.

90.9% of the residents in Somerset, MD are U.S. citizens.

In 2024, the median property value in Somerset, MD was $1.78M, and the homeownership rate was 87.8%.

Most people in Somerset, MD worked at home, and the average commute time was 33 minutes. The average car ownership in Somerset, MD was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Somerset, MD is home to a population of 1.09k people, from which 90.9% are citizens. As of 2024, 18.9% of Somerset, MD residents were born outside of the country (206 people).

In 2024, there were 18.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (885 people) in Somerset, MD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 47 Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 44 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

90.9%

2024 Citizenship

92%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 90.9% of Somerset, MD residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Somerset, MD was 92%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Somerset, MD

White (Non-Hispanic)
885 ± 136
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
47 ± 26
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
44 ± 29

6.16%

Hispanic Population

67 people

6.16% of the people in Somerset, MD are hispanic (67 people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Somerset, MD 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 Maryland.

Most Common Origin

El Salvador
133,677 ± 8,879 people
India
61,989 ± 6,082 people
Nigeria
50,832 ± 5,513 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Maryland was El Salvador, the natal country of 133,677 Maryland residents, followed by India with 61,989 and Nigeria with 50,832.

Foreign-Born Population

18.9%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

206 people

18.1%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

185 people

As of 2024, 18.9% of Somerset, MD residents (206 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Somerset, MD was 18.1%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
11 ± 17
Gulf War (2001-)
9 ± 16
Korea
2 ± 15

Somerset, MD has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.22 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Somerset, MD.

Health

99.7% of the population of Somerset, MD has health coverage, with 72.2% on employee plans, 0% on Medicaid, 15.3% on Medicare, 12% on non-group plans, and 0.184% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Maryland see 1,179 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,179 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1238 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 273 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.8% were men and 49.2% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.4% under 18 years, 6.8% between 18 and 34 years, 43.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.8% were men and 49.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

0.276%

Uninsured

72.2%

Employer Coverage

Medicaid

15.3%

Medicare

12%

Non-Group

0.184%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Somerset, MD grew by NaNy% from 0% to 0.276%.

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

Economy

The economy of Somerset, MD employs 543 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Somerset, MD were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (153 people), Public Administration (82 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (63 people), and the highest paying industries were Manufacturing ($250,001), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($248,750), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($239,250).

Employment

Occupations

543

2024 Value

± 101

7.95%

1 Year growth

± 25%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Somerset, MD grew at a rate of 7.95%, from 503 employees to 543 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Somerset, MD, are Legal Occupations (83 people), Management Occupations (82 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (69 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Somerset, MD.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Maryland (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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

543

2024 Value

± 101

7.95%

1 Year growth

± 25%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Somerset, MD grew at a rate of 7.95%, from 503 employees to 543 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Somerset, MD, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (153 people), Public Administration (82 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (63 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Somerset, MD, though some of these residents may live in Somerset, MD and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$181,818

Median earning men ± $21,142

$132,083

Median earning women ± $19,132

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($250,001), Manufacturing ($250,001), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($213,750).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($250,001), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($181,250), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($168,125).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

0.617%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.69M people employed in Maryland. This represents a 0.617% 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 13.9%.

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Maryland went to Kamala Harris with 62.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.1%), followed by Jill Stein (1.09%).

Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks are the senators currently representing the state of Maryland. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Maryland is currently represented by 8 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

Voting results are not available for Somerset, MD. Showing the available data for Maryland.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (62.6%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (34.1%)
Republican Party
Jill Stein (1.09%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Maryland went to Kamala Harris with 62.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.1%), followed by Jill Stein (1.09%).

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from Maryland

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

Chris Van Hollen

Senator from Maryland

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Angela Alsobrooks

Senator from Maryland

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks are the senators currently representing Maryland.

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

Housing & Living

The median property value in Somerset, MD was $1.78M in 2024, which is 5.34 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $1.82M to $1.78M, a 2.52% decrease. The homeownership rate in Somerset, MD is 87.8%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Somerset, MD have an average commute time of 33 minutes, and they worked at home. Car ownership in Somerset, MD is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$1.78M

Median Property Value 2024

±$129,189

$345

Median Property Taxes

±$60

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 Somerset, MD the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

87.8%

Homeownership

2024

62.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 87.8% of the housing units in Somerset, MD were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 88.6%.

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

Equity

Household Income

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

393

Number of Households

± 60

The following chart displays the households in Somerset, MD 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 $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Somerset, MD is from Maryland.

0.448

2024 Wage GINI in Maryland

0.451

2023 Wage GINI in Maryland

In 2024, the income inequality in Maryland was 0.448 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.523% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Maryland was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Maryland in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Worked At Home (42.6%)
Drove Alone (26.4%)
Public Transit (11.2%)

In 2024, 42.6% of workers in Somerset, MD worked at home, followed by those who drove alone to work (26.4%) and those who used public transit to get to work (11.2%).

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

33 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Somerset, MD have a longer commute time (33 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.25% of the workforce in Somerset, MD have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

1.93% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Somerset, MD (21 out of 1.09k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Somerset, MD is White, followed by Asian and Hispanic.

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.