Somerset County's estimated 2026 population is 51,750 with a growth rate of 0.25% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Somerset County is the 9th largest county in Maine. The 2010 population was 52,217 and has seen a growth of -0.89% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 47 years
Female: 47.5 years
Male: 46.5 years
There are 41,570 adults, (11,723 of whom are seniors) in Somerset County.
Female: 25,595 (50.2%)
Male: 25,364 (49.8%)
The racial composition of Somerset County includes 94.47% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48,140 | 94.47% |
| Two or more races | 1,976 | 3.88% |
| Other race | 283 | 0.56% |
| Black or African American | 249 | 0.49% |
| Asian | 192 | 0.38% |
| Native American | 108 | 0.21% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.02% |
Somerset County's average per capita income is $42,162. Household income levels show a median of $58,179. The poverty rate stands at 14.19%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $87,165 | - |
| Families | $77,505 | $95,072 |
| Households | $58,179 | $76,305 |
| Non Families | $33,890 | $44,076 |
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