Somerset County's estimated 2026 population is 71,799 with a growth rate of -0.28% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Somerset County is the 37th largest county in Pennsylvania. The 2010 population was 77,763 and has seen a growth of -7.67% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 46.9 years
Female: 48.9 years
Male: 45.1 years
There are 59,572 adults, (17,404 of whom are seniors) in Somerset County.
Female: 34,715 (47.7%)
Male: 38,084 (52.3%)
The racial composition of Somerset County includes 93.86% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Two or more races, Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 68,331 | 93.86% |
| Black or African American | 1,909 | 2.62% |
| Two or more races | 1,726 | 2.37% |
| Asian | 415 | 0.57% |
| Other race | 404 | 0.55% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.02% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0% |
Somerset County's average per capita income is $41,790. Household income levels show a median of $61,446. The poverty rate stands at 10.99%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $85,329 | $100,702 |
| Families | $79,271 | $93,431 |
| Households | $61,446 | $78,574 |
| Non Families | $33,208 | $47,705 |
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