Somerset County's estimated 2026 population is 25,193 with a growth rate of 0.88% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Somerset County is the 23rd largest county in Maryland. The 2010 population was 26,464 and has seen a growth of -4.8% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 38.1 years
Female: 42.1 years
Male: 36.1 years
There are 20,486 adults, (4,419 of whom are seniors) in Somerset County.
Female: 11,031 (44.4%)
Male: 13,791 (55.6%)
The racial composition of Somerset County includes 51.95% White, 38.77% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,896 | 51.95% |
| Black or African American | 9,623 | 38.77% |
| Two or more races | 1,601 | 6.45% |
| Other race | 457 | 1.84% |
| Asian | 185 | 0.75% |
| Native American | 60 | 0.24% |
Somerset County's average per capita income is $40,521. Household income levels show a median of $64,943. The poverty rate stands at 16.36%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $100,543 | - |
| Families | $85,198 | $95,078 |
| Households | $64,943 | $74,802 |
| Non Families | $30,079 | $41,192 |
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