Somerset, PA

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2020 Population

73,844

0.695% 1-year decline

US Senator

Bob Casey Jr.

Democratic Party

US Senator

Pat Toomey

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

46.2

0.217% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

10.7%

13.3% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$51,255

4.41% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$113,300

5.89% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Somerset, PA had a population of 73.8k people with a median age of 46.2 and a median household income of $51,255. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Somerset, PA declined from 74,361 to 73,844, a −0.695% decrease and its median household income grew from $49,089 to $51,255, a 4.41% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Somerset, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (93.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.46%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.46%), White (Hispanic) (0.895%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.367%).

None of the households in Somerset, PA 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.

99.7% of the residents in Somerset, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Somerset, PA are Somerset County Technology Center (55 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in Somerset, PA was $113,300, and the homeownership rate was 79.8%.

Most people in Somerset, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Somerset, PA was 2 cars per household.

Somerset, PA borders Cumberland, MD-WV, Johnstown, PA, and Pittsburgh, PA.

Population & Diversity

Somerset, PA is home to a population of 73.8k people, from which 99.7% are citizens. As of 2020, 0.959% of Somerset, PA residents were born outside of the country (708 people).

In 2020, there were 38.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (69.4k people) in Somerset, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.82k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.08k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

99.7%

2020 Citizenship

99.6%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 99.7% of Somerset, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Somerset, PA was 99.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Somerset, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
69.4k ± 164
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.82k ± 190
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.08k ± 243

1.54%

Hispanic Population

1.13k people

1.54% of the people in Somerset, PA are hispanic (1.13k people).

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

Foreign-Born Population

0.959%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

708 people

0.87%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

647 people

As of 2020, 0.959% of Somerset, PA residents (708 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Somerset, PA was 0.87%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,120 ± 201
Gulf War (2001-)
802 ± 178
Gulf War (1990s)
758 ± 145

Somerset, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.64 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Somerset, PA employs 32.8k people. The largest industries in Somerset, PA are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,981 people), Manufacturing (4,756 people), and Retail Trade (3,455 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($70,944), Utilities ($59,375), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($55,074).

Employment

Occupations

32.8k

2020 Value

± 1,068

1.83%

1 Year growth

± 4.14%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Somerset, PA grew at a rate of 1.83%, from 32.2k employees to 32.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Somerset, PA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,502 people), Production Occupations (2,899 people), and Management Occupations (2,757 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Somerset, PA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Pennsylvania (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

32.8k

2020 Value

± 1,068

1.83%

1 Year growth

± 4.14%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Somerset, PA grew at a rate of 1.83%, from 32.2k employees to 32.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Somerset, PA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,981 people), Manufacturing (4,756 people), and Retail Trade (3,455 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Somerset, PA, though some of these residents may live in Somerset, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,308

Median earning men ± $1,300

$27,082

Median earning women ± $1,289

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($56,343), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($51,108), and Public Administration ($50,161).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($41,536), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($35,918), and Wholesale Trade ($34,063).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

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 Pennsylvania. 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 Pennsylvania.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

534
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
461
Manufacturing
378
Other Services, Except Public Administration

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Pennsylvania product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $110B, followed by Mixed freight ($74.2B) and Electronics ($44.2B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Pennsylvania.

$734B

2020 Value in Pennsylvania

$1.46T

Projected 2050 Value in Pennsylvania

99.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Pennsylvania trade was $734B. This is expected to increase 99.3% to $1.46T by 2050.

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

New Jersey
$73.5B
New York
$71.1B
Ohio
$36.8B

In 2020, the top outbound Pennsylvania domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $73.5B, followed by New York with $71.1B and Ohio and $36.8B.

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

Civics

Bob Casey Jr. and Pat Toomey are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 18 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Pennsylvania

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

Bob Casey Jr.

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

Pat Toomey

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Bob Casey Jr. and Pat Toomey are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

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

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 18 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 Pennsylvania have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Somerset, PA awarded 55 degrees. The student population of Somerset, PA in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 10 male students and 56 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Somerset, PA are White (52 and 94.5%), followed by American Indian or Alaska Native (2 and 3.64%), Black or African American (1 and 1.82%), and Asian (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Somerset, PA by number of degrees awarded are Somerset County Technology Center (55 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Somerset, PA are Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (36 and 65.5%), General Cosmetology (6 and 10.9%), and Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (4 and 7.27%).

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 2020, 0.658% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.701% 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 2020 were High School or Equivalent (3.5M), Bachelors Degree (1.89M), and Some college (1.84M).

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 Somerset, PA was $113,300 in 2020, which is 0.493 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $107,000 to $113,300, a 5.89% increase. The homeownership rate in Somerset, PA is 79.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Somerset, PA have an average commute time of 25.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Somerset, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Somerset, PA is $51,255. In 2020, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Somerset, PA was Chester County, PA with a value of $104,161, followed by Montgomery County, PA and Bucks County, PA, with respective values of $93,518 and $93,181.

Property

$113,300

Median Property Value 2020

±$3,227

$23,558

Median Property Taxes

±$830

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, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

79.8%

Homeownership

2020

60.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 79.8% of the housing units in Somerset, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 78.1%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Somerset, PA was Chester County, PA with a value of $104,161, followed by Montgomery County, PA and Bucks County, PA, with respective values of $93,518 and $93,181.

The following map shows all of the counties in Somerset, PA 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.

$51,255

Median Household Income

± $1,636

29.5k

Number of Households

± 976

In 2020, the median household income of the 29.5k households in Somerset, PA grew to $51,255 from the previous year's value of $49,089.

The following chart displays the households in Somerset, PA 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Somerset, PA is from Pennsylvania.

0.466

2020 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

0.469

2019 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

In 2020, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.614% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Pennsylvania in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (82.5%)
Carpooled (7.73%)
Worked At Home (5.97%)

In 2020, 82.5% of workers in Somerset, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.73%) and those who worked at home (5.97%).

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

25.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Somerset, PA have a shorter commute time (25.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 4.12% of the workforce in Somerset, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

10.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Somerset, PA (7.37k out of 68.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 75+.

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

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

94.1% of the population of Somerset, PA has health coverage, with 46.8% on employee plans, 15.2% on Medicaid, 17% on Medicare, 13.5% on non-group plans, and 1.54% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Pennsylvania was $9,258 in 2014. This is a 4.29% increase from the previous year ($8,877).

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see 1235 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.162% decrease from the previous year (1237 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1408 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 454 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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

Y-Axis

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

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,235 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pennsylvania

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see an average of 1,235 patients per year. This represents a 0.162% decrease from the previous year (1,237 patients).

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

Community Mobility

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

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

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.6% under 18 years, 16.2% between 18 and 34 years, 40.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 22.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.94%

Uninsured

46.8%

Employer Coverage

15.2%

Medicaid

17%

Medicare

13.5%

Non-Group

1.54%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Somerset, PA declined by 12% from 6.75% to 5.94%.

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