Somerset, KY Zip Code Map & Characteristics

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Somerset Overview

11,696
TOTAL POPULATION
5,490
MALE POPULATION
6,206
FEMALE POPULATION
88.46
MALES / 100 FEMALES
113.04
FEMALES / 100 MALES
38.8
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$31,211
PER CAPITA INCOME
$49,281
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$30,107
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
54.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
45.3¢ per $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.63
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
5,107
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
54.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
10.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Somerset Zip Codes

Somerset Area Codes

Somerset Summary

Somerset, Kentucky is a city located in Pulaski County, Kentucky, United States. It is the county seat of Pulaski County and the 11th-largest city in the state. The population was 11,196 at the 2010 census. Somerset is located in the heart of the Lake Cumberland region of Kentucky, and is the primary city of the Somerset-Pulaski County Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Pulaski and Lincoln counties.

History

Somerset was founded in 1798 by a group of settlers from Maryland and Virginia. The town was named after Somerset County, Maryland, which was the home of many of the settlers. The town was incorporated in 1802 and became the county seat of Pulaski County in 1807.
Somerset was a major stop on the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, which connected the city to the rest of the country. The railroad brought many new businesses and industries to the area, and the city grew rapidly.
In the late 19th century, Somerset was a major center for the timber industry. The city was home to several large sawmills and lumber companies, and the surrounding area was heavily logged.

Geography

Somerset is located in the heart of the Lake Cumberland region of Kentucky. The city is situated on the banks of the Cumberland River, and is surrounded by rolling hills and forests. The city is located at the intersection of US 27 and US 68, and is about 90 miles south of Lexington.
The climate in Somerset is humid subtropical, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is 61°F, and the average annual precipitation is 44 inches.

Economy

Somerset is the economic center of the Lake Cumberland region. The city is home to several large employers, including Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital, Somerset Community College, and the Somerset-Pulaski County Industrial Park.
The city is also home to several manufacturing companies, including General Electric, which produces large appliances, and the Somerset-Pulaski County Industrial Park, which is home to several automotive parts manufacturers.
The city is also home to several retail stores, including Walmart, Kmart, and several local businesses.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Somerset was 11,196. The racial makeup of the city was 90.3% White, 6.2% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $30,945, and the median income for a family was $37,945. The per capita income for the city was $17,845. About 17.2% of families and 20.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.2% of those under age 18 and 14.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Somerset?
Total Population of Somerset is 11,696.
What is the Total Male Population of Somerset?
Total Male Population of Somerset is 5,490.
What is the Total Female Population of Somerset?
Total Female Population of Somerset is 6,206.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Somerset?
There are 88.46 Males per 100 Females in Somerset.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Somerset?
There are 113.04 Females per 100 Males in Somerset.
What is the Median Population Age in Somerset?
Median Population Age in Somerset is 38.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Somerset
Average Family Size in Somerset is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Somerset
Average Household Size in Somerset is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Somerset?
Per Capita income in Somerset is $31,211.
What is the Median Family Income in Somerset?
Median Family Income in Somerset is $49,281.
What is the Median Household income in Somerset?
Median Household Income in Somerset is $30,107.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Somerset?
Income or Wage Gap in Somerset is 54.7%.
Women in Somerset earn 45.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Somerset?
Inequality or Gini Index in Somerset is 0.63.
How Large is the Labor Force in Somerset?
There are 5,107 People in the Labor Forcein in Somerset.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Somerset?
54.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Somerset.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Somerset?
Unemployment Rate in Somerset is 10.8%.

Race in Somerset

The most populous races in Somerset are White / Caucasian (10,865 | 92.9%), Hispanic or Latino (701 | 6.0%), and Black / African American (390 | 3.3%).
Race in Somerset
Race# Population% Population
Asian1251.1%
Black / African American3903.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino7016.0%
Native / Alaskan10.0%
White / Caucasian10,86592.9%
Two or more Races2952.5%
Some other Race200.2%
Total11,696100.0%

Ancestry in Somerset

The most populous ancestries reported in Somerset are American (1,768 | 15.1%), English (1,221 | 10.4%), Irish (929 | 7.9%), German (603 | 5.2%), and Mexican (534 | 4.6%), together accounting for 43.2% of all Somerset residents.
Ancestry in Somerset
Race# Population% Population
American1,76815.1%
British1211.0%
Canadian10.0%
Central American60.1%
Cherokee80.1%
Chippewa70.1%
Danish290.3%
Dutch790.7%
Eastern European30.0%
English1,22110.4%
European700.6%
French690.6%
French Canadian290.3%
German6035.2%
Hungarian280.2%
Indian (Asian)1251.1%
Irish9297.9%
Italian1010.9%
Mexican5344.6%
Nigerian430.4%
Northern European620.5%
Norwegian1341.1%
Panamanian60.1%
Peruvian1191.0%
Polish410.4%
Scandinavian190.2%
Scotch-Irish920.8%
Scottish3483.0%
South American1191.0%
Subsaharan African430.4%
Swedish1671.4%
Welsh1020.9%

Sex and Age in Somerset

Sex and Age in Somerset

The most populous age groups in Somerset are 25 to 29 Years (643 | 11.7%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (529 | 8.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Somerset
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years350 (6.4%)272 (4.4%)
5 to 9 Years172 (3.1%)431 (6.9%)
10 to 14 Years447 (8.1%)529 (8.5%)
15 to 19 Years377 (6.9%)266 (4.3%)
20 to 24 Years346 (6.3%)246 (4.0%)
25 to 29 Years643 (11.7%)382 (6.2%)
30 to 34 Years346 (6.3%)381 (6.1%)
35 to 39 Years456 (8.3%)393 (6.3%)
40 to 44 Years419 (7.6%)310 (5.0%)
45 to 49 Years374 (6.8%)456 (7.3%)
50 to 54 Years388 (7.1%)500 (8.1%)
55 to 59 Years238 (4.3%)388 (6.2%)
60 to 64 Years282 (5.1%)237 (3.8%)
65 to 69 Years191 (3.5%)359 (5.8%)
70 to 74 Years300 (5.5%)341 (5.5%)
75 to 79 Years14 (0.3%)176 (2.8%)
80 to 84 Years62 (1.1%)166 (2.7%)
85 Years and over85 (1.5%)373 (6.0%)
Total5,490 (100.0%)6,206 (100.0%)

Selected Sex and Age Groups in Somerset

Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 14 Years619 (11.3%)960 (15.5%)
15 to 17 Years189 (3.4%)175 (2.8%)
Under 18 Years1,158 (21.1%)1,407 (22.7%)
18 to 24 Years534 (9.7%)337 (5.4%)
15 to 44 Years2,587 (47.1%)1,978 (31.9%)
16 Years and over4,467 (81.4%)4,939 (79.6%)
18 Years and over4,332 (78.9%)4,799 (77.3%)
21 Years and over4,021 (73.2%)4,678 (75.4%)
60 Years and over934 (17.0%)1,652 (26.6%)
62 Years and over839 (15.3%)1,521 (24.5%)
65 Years and over652 (11.9%)1,415 (22.8%)
75 Years and over161 (2.9%)715 (11.5%)
Total5,490 (100.0%)6,206 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Somerset

Median Family Size in Somerset

The median family size in Somerset is 3.15 persons per family, with married-couple families (1,564 | 63.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.22 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (600 | 24.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.00 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Somerset
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple1,564 (63.2%)3.22
Single Male/Father309 (12.5%)3.09
Single Female/Mother600 (24.3%)3.00
All Families2,473 (100.0%)3.15

Median Household Size in Somerset

The median household size in Somerset is 2.46 persons per household, with single male/father households (309 | 6.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.01 persons per household. non-family households (1,989 | 44.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.35 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Somerset
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple1,564 (35.0%)3.29
Single Male/Father309 (6.9%)4.01
Single Female/Mother600 (13.5%)3.15
Non-family1,989 (44.6%)1.35
All Households4,462 (100.0%)2.46

Household Size by Marriage Status in Somerset

Out of a total of 4,462 households in Somerset, 2,473 (55.4%) are family households, while 1,989 (44.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 982, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,450.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Somerset
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-1,450 (32.5%)
2-Person Households982 (22.0%)384 (8.6%)
3-Person Households527 (11.8%)153 (3.4%)
4-Person Households649 (14.5%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households203 (4.5%)2 (0.0%)
6-Person Households10 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households102 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,473 (55.4%)1,989 (44.6%)

Female Fertility in Somerset

Fertility by Age in Somerset

Average fertility rate in Somerset is 41.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 98.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 94.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Somerset
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years6 (5.7%)23.0
20 to 34 years99 (94.3%)98.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total105 (100.0%)41.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Somerset

41.0% of women with births (105) in Somerset are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 56.6% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Somerset
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years43 (43.4%)56 (56.6%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total43 (40.9%)62 (59.1%)

Fertility by Education in Somerset

Average fertility rate in Somerset is 41.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the highest fertility rate of 91.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 19.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 44.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Somerset
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School10 (9.5%)19.0
High School Diploma17 (16.2%)25.0
College or Associate's Degree47 (44.8%)47.0
Bachelor's Degree21 (20.0%)91.0
Graduate Degree10 (9.5%)65.0
Total105 (100.0%)41.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Somerset

59.1% of women with births in Somerset are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Somerset
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
High School Diploma11 (64.7%)6 (35.3%)
College or Associate's Degree22 (46.8%)25 (53.2%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
Graduate Degree10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total43 (40.9%)62 (59.1%)

Income in Somerset

Income Overview in Somerset

Per Capita Income in Somerset is $31,211, while median incomes of families and households are $49,281 and $30,107 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income11,696$31,211
Median Family Income2,473$49,281
Mean Family Income2,473$82,821
Median Household Income4,462$30,107
Mean Household Income4,462$71,986
Income Deficit2,473$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)11,69654.68%
Wage / Income Gap ($)11,69645.32¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index11,6960.63

Earnings by Sex in Somerset

Average Earnings in Somerset are $26,359, $37,606 for men and $17,043 for women, a difference of 54.7%.
Earnings by Sex in Somerset
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male2,972 (54.8%)$37,606
Female2,454 (45.2%)$17,043
Average5,426 (100.0%)$26,359

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Somerset

The most common earnings brackets in Somerset are $40,000 to $44,999 for men (314 | 10.6%) and $12,500 to $14,999 for women (293 | 11.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Somerset
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less101 (3.4%)185 (7.5%)
$2,500 to $4,99982 (2.8%)68 (2.8%)
$5,000 to $7,499124 (4.2%)258 (10.5%)
$7,500 to $9,99947 (1.6%)127 (5.2%)
$10,000 to $12,499171 (5.8%)211 (8.6%)
$12,500 to $14,99994 (3.2%)293 (11.9%)
$15,000 to $17,49988 (3.0%)104 (4.2%)
$17,500 to $19,99975 (2.5%)54 (2.2%)
$20,000 to $22,499276 (9.3%)122 (5.0%)
$22,500 to $24,99915 (0.5%)106 (4.3%)
$25,000 to $29,999201 (6.8%)165 (6.7%)
$30,000 to $34,999172 (5.8%)122 (5.0%)
$35,000 to $39,999198 (6.7%)81 (3.3%)
$40,000 to $44,999314 (10.6%)75 (3.1%)
$45,000 to $49,99961 (2.1%)120 (4.9%)
$50,000 to $54,999160 (5.4%)120 (4.9%)
$55,000 to $64,999142 (4.8%)43 (1.8%)
$65,000 to $74,999167 (5.6%)39 (1.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999207 (7.0%)42 (1.7%)
$100,000+277 (9.3%)119 (4.9%)
Total2,972 (100.0%)2,454 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Somerset

Average earnings in Somerset are $41,098 for men and $21,821 for women, a difference of 46.9%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $88,364, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $20,328. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $59,219, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $14,788.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Somerset
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$20,328$0
High School Diploma$37,100$14,788
College or Associate's Degree$41,515$20,000
Bachelor's Degree$39,761$34,345
Graduate Degree$88,364$59,219
Total$41,098$21,821

Family Income in Somerset

Family Income Brackets in Somerset

According to the Somerset family income data, there are 554 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.4% of all families. Conversely, the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 47 families (1.9%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Somerset
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001837.4%
$10,000 to $14,99925510.3%
$15,000 to $24,99945518.4%
$25,000 to $34,9991686.8%
$35,000 to $49,9991857.5%
$50,000 to $74,9992289.2%
$75,000 to $99,99955422.4%
$100,000 to $149,9992429.8%
$150,000 to $199,999471.9%
$200,000+1566.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Somerset

4-person families (565 | 22.9%) account for the highest median family income in Somerset with $85,179 per family, while 3-person families (538 | 21.7%) have the highest median income of $28,222 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Somerset
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families1,109 (44.8%)$37,792
3-Person Families538 (21.7%)$84,667
4-Person Families565 (22.9%)$85,179
5-Person Families149 (6.0%)$78,505
6-Person Families10 (0.4%)$0
7+ Person Families102 (4.1%)$0
Total2,473 (100.0%)$49,281

Family Income by Number of Earners in Somerset

The median family income in Somerset is $49,281, with families comprising 3+ earners (191) having the highest median family income of $95,234, while families with no earners (464) have the lowest median family income of $20,597, accounting for 7.7% and 18.8% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Somerset
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners464 (18.8%)$20,597
1 Earner952 (38.5%)$33,176
2 Earners866 (35.0%)$83,854
3+ Earners191 (7.7%)$95,234
Total2,473 (100.0%)$49,281

Household Income in Somerset

Household Income Brackets in Somerset

With 1,053 households falling in the category, the $15,000 to $24,999 income range is the most frequent in Somerset, accounting for 23.6% of all households. In contrast, only 49 households (1.1%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Somerset
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00062013.9%
$10,000 to $14,9994199.4%
$15,000 to $24,9991,05323.6%
$25,000 to $34,9993578.0%
$35,000 to $49,9993487.8%
$50,000 to $74,9993888.7%
$75,000 to $99,99973216.4%
$100,000 to $149,9993307.4%
$150,000 to $199,999491.1%
$200,000+1743.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in Somerset

The median household income in Somerset is $30,107, with the highest median household income of $48,900 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,540 households (34.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $20,759, with 1,158 households (26.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Somerset
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years191 (4.3%)$22,614
25 to 44 Years1,540 (34.5%)$48,900
45 to 64 Years1,573 (35.2%)$31,523
65+ Years1,158 (26.0%)$20,759
Total4,462 (100.0%)$30,107

Poverty in Somerset

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Somerset

With 23.1% poverty level for males and 37.1% for females among the residents of Somerset, 16 and 17 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 92 males (68.1%) and 104 females (92.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Somerset
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years146 (47.6%)133 (53.8%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)104 (92.0%)
6 to 11 Years83 (25.9%)163 (50.1%)
12 to 14 Years37 (12.5%)247 (63.8%)
15 Years2 (3.8%)11 (31.4%)
16 and 17 Years92 (68.1%)23 (16.8%)
18 to 24 Years54 (10.9%)109 (32.8%)
25 to 34 Years135 (15.0%)313 (42.5%)
35 to 44 Years232 (29.3%)196 (28.8%)
45 to 54 Years177 (25.1%)299 (31.3%)
55 to 64 Years146 (30.4%)118 (19.4%)
65 to 74 Years42 (9.0%)166 (25.6%)
75 Years and over22 (22.7%)251 (45.7%)
Total1,168 (23.1%)2,133 (37.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Somerset

According to the poverty statistics in Somerset, males aged 15 years and females aged 16 and 17 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 96.2% of males and 83.2% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Somerset
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years161 (52.4%)114 (46.2%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)9 (8.0%)
6 to 11 Years237 (74.1%)162 (49.8%)
12 to 14 Years258 (87.5%)140 (36.2%)
15 Years50 (96.2%)24 (68.6%)
16 and 17 Years43 (31.9%)114 (83.2%)
18 to 24 Years443 (89.1%)223 (67.2%)
25 to 34 Years765 (85.0%)423 (57.5%)
35 to 44 Years559 (70.7%)484 (71.2%)
45 to 54 Years529 (74.9%)657 (68.7%)
55 to 64 Years334 (69.6%)489 (80.6%)
65 to 74 Years426 (91.0%)482 (74.4%)
75 Years and over75 (77.3%)298 (54.3%)
Total3,880 (76.9%)3,619 (62.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Somerset

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Somerset show that 17.5% or 274 of the total 1,564 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 23.8%, comprising of 167 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Somerset
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children640 (85.7%)107 (14.3%)
1 or 2 Children536 (76.2%)167 (23.8%)
3 or 4 Children102 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,290 (82.5%)274 (17.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Somerset

According to the poverty data in Somerset, 34.6% or 107 single-father households and 47.8% or 287 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 90 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 94 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Somerset
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)60 (22.7%)
1 or 2 Children17 (18.3%)123 (53.0%)
3 or 4 Children90 (100.0%)94 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Total107 (34.6%)287 (47.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Somerset

The poverty data for Somerset shows that 274 of the married-couple family households (17.5%) and 394 of the single-parent households (43.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 167 households (23.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 184 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Somerset
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children107 (14.3%)60 (15.4%)
1 or 2 Children167 (23.8%)140 (43.1%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)184 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Total274 (17.5%)394 (43.3%)

Employment Characteristics in Somerset

Employment by Class of Employer in Somerset

Among the 4,501 employed individuals in Somerset, private company employees (3,271 | 72.7%), state government employees (355 | 7.9%), and not-for-profit organizations (332 | 7.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Somerset
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees3,27172.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1002.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1463.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations3327.4%
Local Government Employees2255.0%
State Government Employees3557.9%
Federal Government Employees621.4%
Unpaid Family Workers100.2%
Total4,501100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Somerset

According to the labor force statistics for Somerset, out of the total population over 16 years of age (9,406), 54.3% or 5,107 individuals are in the labor force, with 10.8% or 552 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 85.6% or 877 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 25.9% or 126 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Somerset
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years297 (53.6%)61 (20.5%)
20 to 24 Years486 (82.1%)126 (25.9%)
25 to 29 Years877 (85.6%)46 (5.2%)
30 to 34 Years577 (79.4%)100 (17.3%)
35 to 44 Years1,146 (72.6%)23 (2.0%)
45 to 54 Years1,024 (59.6%)184 (18.0%)
55 to 59 Years365 (58.3%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years124 (23.9%)13 (10.5%)
65 to 74 Years207 (17.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over7 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total5,107 (54.3%)552 (10.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Somerset

According to labor force statistics for Somerset, 66.4% of individuals (4,112) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (6,193) are in the labor force, with 8.9% or 366 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 85.0% or 1,031 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 14.7% or 246 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Somerset
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School491 (39.8%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma918 (61.5%)136 (9.1%)
College / Associate Degree1,672 (74.2%)331 (14.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,031 (85.0%)45 (3.7%)
Total4,112 (66.4%)551 (8.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Somerset

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Somerset are Community & Social Service (722 | 15.9%), Management (319 | 7.0%), Education, Arts & Media (251 | 5.5%), Education Instruction & Library (220 | 4.8%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (202 | 4.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Somerset

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Somerset, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Legal Services & Support (80.9%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (80.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (76.7%), Education Instruction & Library (67.7%), and Health Technologists (66.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Somerset
OccupationMaleFemale
Management211 (66.1%)108 (33.9%)
Business & Financial76 (78.3%)21 (21.6%)
Computers, Engineering & Science101 (80.8%)24 (19.2%)
Computers & Mathematics17 (58.6%)12 (41.4%)
Architecture & Engineering64 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science20 (62.5%)12 (37.5%)
Community & Social Service 411 (56.9%)311 (43.1%)
Education, Arts & Media184 (73.3%)67 (26.7%)
Legal Services & Support51 (80.9%)12 (19.1%)
Education Instruction & Library71 (32.3%)149 (67.7%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment105 (55.8%)83 (44.2%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating47 (23.3%)155 (76.7%)
Health Technologists47 (33.3%)94 (66.7%)
Total (Category)846 (57.8%)619 (42.2%)
Total (Overall)2,517 (55.3%)2,032 (44.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Somerset are Food Preparation & Serving (435 | 9.6%), Personal Care & Service (140 | 3.1%), Cleaning & Maintenance (138 | 3.0%), Security & Protection (132 | 2.9%), and Healthcare Support (106 | 2.3%).
Services Occupations in Somerset

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Somerset, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (78.3%), Cleaning & Maintenance (58.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (54.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Somerset
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support23 (21.7%)83 (78.3%)
Security & Protection132 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention100 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving198 (45.5%)237 (54.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance58 (42.0%)80 (58.0%)
Personal Care & Service69 (49.3%)71 (50.7%)
Total (Category)480 (50.5%)471 (49.5%)
Total (Overall)2,517 (55.3%)2,032 (44.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Somerset are Office & Administration (702 | 15.4%), and Sales & Related (395 | 8.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Somerset

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Somerset
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related147 (37.2%)248 (62.8%)
Office & Administration215 (30.6%)487 (69.4%)
Total (Category)362 (33.0%)735 (67.0%)
Total (Overall)2,517 (55.3%)2,032 (44.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Somerset are Construction & Extraction (351 | 7.7%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (95 | 2.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Somerset

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Somerset
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction351 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair95 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)446 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)2,517 (55.3%)2,032 (44.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Somerset are Production (301 | 6.6%), Material Moving (236 | 5.2%), and Transportation (53 | 1.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Somerset

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Somerset
OccupationMaleFemale
Production147 (48.8%)154 (51.2%)
Transportation53 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving183 (77.5%)53 (22.5%)
Total (Category)383 (64.9%)207 (35.1%)
Total (Overall)2,517 (55.3%)2,032 (44.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Somerset

Employment Industries in Somerset

The major employment industries in Somerset include Health Care & Social Assistance (743 | 16.3%), Retail Trade (582 | 12.8%), Manufacturing (487 | 10.7%), Accommodation & Food Services (452 | 9.9%), and Construction (419 | 9.2%).
Employment Industries in Somerset

Employment Industries by Sex in Somerset

The Somerset industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), and Wholesale Trade (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (88.2%), Educational Services (65.9%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (65.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Somerset
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction354 (84.5%)65 (15.5%)
Manufacturing318 (65.3%)169 (34.7%)
Wholesale Trade60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade328 (56.4%)254 (43.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing83 (95.4%)4 (4.6%)
Utilities36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information109 (60.2%)72 (39.8%)
Finance & Insurance127 (62.6%)76 (37.4%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing10 (11.8%)75 (88.2%)
Professional & Scientific35 (41.7%)49 (58.3%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support173 (67.6%)83 (32.4%)
Educational Services87 (34.1%)168 (65.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance256 (34.4%)487 (65.5%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation141 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services157 (34.7%)295 (65.3%)
Public Administration78 (64.5%)43 (35.5%)
Total2,517 (55.3%)2,032 (44.7%)

Education in Somerset

School Enrollment in Somerset

The most common levels of schooling among the 2,586 students in Somerset are high school (705 | 27.3%), middle school (668 | 25.8%), and elementary school (450 | 17.4%).
School Enrollment in Somerset
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1094.2%
Kindergarten1034.0%
Elementary School45017.4%
Middle School66825.8%
High School70527.3%
College / Undergraduate44417.2%
Graduate / Professional1074.1%
Total2,586100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Somerset

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Somerset
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds39 (57.4%)29 (42.6%)
5 to 9 Year Old549 (92.4%)45 (7.6%)
10 to 14 Year Olds917 (95.4%)44 (4.6%)
15 to 17 Year Olds306 (88.4%)40 (11.6%)
18 to 19 Year Olds226 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds56 (48.3%)60 (51.7%)
25 to 34 Year Olds102 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over173 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Somerset

Education (298 | 20.1%), business (281 | 18.9%), arts & humanities (257 | 17.3%), liberal arts & history (184 | 12.4%), and science & technology (172 | 11.6%) are the most common fields of study among 1,484 individuals in Somerset who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Somerset
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics543.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural322.2%
Physical & Health Sciences151.0%
Psychology412.8%
Social Sciences654.4%
Engineering191.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology17211.6%
Business28118.9%
Education29820.1%
Literature & Languages372.5%
Liberal Arts & History18412.4%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications291.9%
Arts & Humanities25717.3%
Total1,484100.0%

Educational Attainment by Sex by Age in Somerset

Education By Age Bracket: 18 to 24 Years

The predominant educational accomplishment among men aged 18 to 24 years in Somerset is high school diploma, with 236 individuals or 44.2% of the male population in this age range. Women in the same age category tend to have high school diploma, with 145 individuals or 43.0%.
Education By Age Bracket in Somerset: 18 to 24 Years
Education AttainmentMaleFemale
Less than 9th Grade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9th to 12th Grade86 (16.1%)14 (4.2%)
High School Diploma236 (44.2%)145 (43.0%)
Some College / No Degree125 (23.4%)77 (22.9%)
Associate's Degree87 (16.3%)75 (22.3%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)26 (7.7%)
Total534 (100.0%)337 (100.0%)

Education By Age Bracket: 25 to 34 Years

The predominant educational accomplishment among men aged 25 to 34 years in Somerset is high school diploma, with 321 individuals or 32.5% of the male population in this age range. Women in the same age category tend to have high school diploma, with 282 individuals or 37.0%.
Education By Age Bracket in Somerset: 25 to 34 Years
Education AttainmentMaleFemale
Less than 9th Grade129 (13.0%)0 (0.0%)
9th to 12th Grade31 (3.1%)48 (6.3%)
High School Diploma321 (32.5%)282 (37.0%)
Some College / No Degree228 (23.1%)204 (26.7%)
Associate's Degree67 (6.8%)91 (11.9%)
Bachelor's Degree185 (18.7%)115 (15.1%)
Graduate Degree28 (2.8%)23 (3.0%)
Total989 (100.0%)763 (100.0%)

Education By Age Bracket: 35 to 44 Years

The predominant educational accomplishment among men aged 35 to 44 years in Somerset is some college / no degree, with 221 individuals or 25.3% of the male population in this age range. Women in the same age category tend to have some college / no degree, with 234 individuals or 33.3%.
Education By Age Bracket in Somerset: 35 to 44 Years
Education AttainmentMaleFemale
Less than 9th Grade104 (11.9%)105 (14.9%)
9th to 12th Grade70 (8.0%)57 (8.1%)
High School Diploma212 (24.2%)72 (10.2%)
Some College / No Degree221 (25.3%)234 (33.3%)
Associate's Degree98 (11.2%)66 (9.4%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)97 (13.8%)
Graduate Degree170 (19.4%)72 (10.2%)
Total875 (100.0%)703 (100.0%)

Education By Age Bracket: 45 to 64 Years

The predominant educational accomplishment among men aged 45 to 64 years in Somerset is 9th to 12th grade, with 293 individuals or 22.9% of the male population in this age range. Women in the same age category tend to have some college / no degree, with 470 individuals or 29.7%.
Education By Age Bracket in Somerset: 45 to 64 Years
Education AttainmentMaleFemale
Less than 9th Grade171 (13.3%)111 (7.0%)
9th to 12th Grade293 (22.9%)115 (7.3%)
High School Diploma232 (18.1%)373 (23.6%)
Some College / No Degree237 (18.5%)470 (29.7%)
Associate's Degree129 (10.1%)209 (13.2%)
Bachelor's Degree70 (5.5%)183 (11.6%)
Graduate Degree150 (11.7%)120 (7.6%)
Total1,282 (100.0%)1,581 (100.0%)

Education By Age Bracket: 65 Years and over

The predominant educational accomplishment among men aged 65 years and over in Somerset is 9th to 12th grade, with 172 individuals or 26.4% of the male population in this age range. Women in the same age category tend to have high school diploma, with 598 individuals or 42.3%.
Education By Age Bracket in Somerset: 65 Years and over
Education AttainmentMaleFemale
Less than 9th Grade99 (15.2%)153 (10.8%)
9th to 12th Grade172 (26.4%)123 (8.7%)
High School Diploma121 (18.6%)598 (42.3%)
Some College / No Degree163 (25.0%)387 (27.4%)
Associate's Degree40 (6.1%)6 (0.4%)
Bachelor's Degree8 (1.2%)86 (6.1%)
Graduate Degree49 (7.5%)62 (4.4%)
Total652 (100.0%)1,415 (100.0%)

Transportation & Commute in Somerset

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Somerset

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Somerset
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle101 (4.1%)70 (3.5%)
1 Vehicle505 (20.3%)673 (33.4%)
2 Vehicles1,061 (42.7%)702 (34.9%)
3 Vehicles468 (18.8%)385 (19.1%)
4 Vehicles233 (9.4%)155 (7.7%)
5 or more Vehicles119 (4.8%)29 (1.4%)
Total2,487 (100.0%)2,014 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Somerset

Commute Time in Somerset
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes3457.9%
5 to 9 Minutes90620.7%
10 to 14 Minutes85419.5%
15 to 19 Minutes88320.1%
20 to 24 Minutes3848.8%
25 to 29 Minutes2656.0%
30 to 34 Minutes1272.9%
35 to 39 Minutes190.4%
40 to 44 Minutes1403.2%
45 to 59 Minutes2074.7%
60 to 89 Minutes561.3%
90 or more Minutes1984.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Somerset

Commute Time by Sex in Somerset
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes136 (5.6%)209 (10.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes425 (17.5%)481 (24.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes320 (13.2%)534 (27.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes629 (25.9%)254 (13.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes214 (8.8%)170 (8.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes233 (9.6%)32 (1.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes77 (3.2%)50 (2.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes19 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes113 (4.6%)27 (1.4%)
45 to 59 Minutes113 (4.6%)94 (4.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes19 (0.8%)37 (1.9%)
90 or more Minutes134 (5.5%)64 (3.3%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Somerset

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Somerset
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM117 (4.8%)134 (6.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM9 (0.4%)46 (2.4%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM255 (10.5%)6 (0.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM141 (5.8%)53 (2.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM189 (7.8%)101 (5.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM222 (9.1%)110 (5.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM521 (21.4%)298 (15.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM408 (16.8%)295 (15.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM10 (0.4%)70 (3.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM93 (3.8%)288 (14.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM57 (2.3%)81 (4.2%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM46 (1.9%)95 (4.9%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM234 (9.6%)160 (8.2%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM130 (5.3%)215 (11.0%)
Total2,432 (100.0%)1,952 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Somerset

Occupancy by Ownership in Somerset

Occupancy by Ownership in Somerset
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units2,15948.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units2,30351.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units4,462100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Somerset

Occupancy by Household Size in Somerset
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household1,45032.5%
2-Person Household1,36630.6%
3-Person Household68015.2%
4+ Person Household96621.6%
Total Housing Units4,462100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Somerset

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Somerset
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household801 (55.2%)649 (44.8%)
2-Person Household589 (43.1%)777 (56.9%)
3-Person Household385 (56.6%)295 (43.4%)
4+ Person Household384 (39.8%)582 (60.3%)
Total Housing Units2,159 (48.4%)2,303 (51.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Somerset

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Somerset
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School70 (7.7%)844 (92.3%)
High School Diploma551 (50.0%)550 (49.9%)
College/Associate Degree883 (55.0%)722 (45.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher655 (77.8%)187 (22.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Somerset

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Somerset
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years1,01322.7%
35 to 44 Years71816.1%
45 to 54 Years99922.4%
55 to 64 Years57412.9%
65 to 74 Years60913.7%
75 to 84 Years2836.3%
85 Years and Over2666.0%
Total4,462100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Age of Householder in Somerset

Occupancy by Ownership by Age of Householder in Somerset
Age BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Under 35 Years310 (30.6%)703 (69.4%)
35 to 44 Years259 (36.1%)459 (63.9%)
45 to 54 Years508 (50.8%)491 (49.1%)
55 to 64 Years314 (54.7%)260 (45.3%)
65 to 74 Years346 (56.8%)263 (43.2%)
75 to 84 Years188 (66.4%)95 (33.6%)
85 Years and Over234 (88.0%)32 (12.0%)
Total2,159 (48.4%)2,303 (51.6%)

Households by Occupants per Room in Somerset

Households by Occupants per Room in Somerset
Occupants per RoomOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1.00 or less2,149 (99.5%)2,294 (99.6%)
1.01 to 1.5010 (0.5%)9 (0.4%)
1.51 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,159 (100.0%)2,303 (100.0%)

Occupancy by Move-In Year in Somerset

Occupancy by Move-In Year in Somerset
Move-In YearOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
2017 or later184 (8.5%)262 (11.4%)
2015 to 2016471 (21.8%)1,401 (60.8%)
2010 to 2014431 (20.0%)254 (11.0%)
2000 to 2009509 (23.6%)240 (10.4%)
1990 to 1999155 (7.2%)116 (5.0%)
1989 or earlier409 (18.9%)30 (1.3%)
Total2,159 (100.0%)2,303 (100.0%)

Housing Finances in Somerset

Median Income by Occupancy in Somerset

Median Income by Occupancy in Somerset
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied2,159 (48.4%)$68,906
Renter-Occupied2,303 (51.6%)$22,757
Average4,462 (100.0%)$30,107

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Somerset

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Somerset
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000189 (8.7%)138 (6.0%)
$5,000 to $9,99957 (2.6%)234 (10.2%)
$10,000 to $14,99966 (3.1%)352 (15.3%)
$15,000 to $19,999103 (4.8%)186 (8.1%)
$20,000 to $24,999246 (11.4%)516 (22.4%)
$25,000 to $34,99997 (4.5%)260 (11.3%)
$35,000 to $49,999172 (8.0%)178 (7.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999251 (11.6%)139 (6.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999559 (25.9%)171 (7.4%)
$100,000 to $149,999250 (11.6%)79 (3.4%)
$150,000 or more169 (7.8%)50 (2.2%)
Total2,159 (100.0%)2,303 (100.0%)

Housing Costs in Somerset

Monthly Median Housing Costs in Somerset

Monthly Median Housing Costs in Somerset

Monthly Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Somerset

Monthly Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Somerset
Occupancy TypeMedian IncomeHousing Costs
Owner-Occupied$68,906$740 x 12mo (12.9%)
Renter-Occupied$22,757$711 x 12mo (37.5%)
Average$30,107$722 x 12mo (28.8%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Somerset

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Somerset
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300406 (18.8%)162 (7.0%)
$300 to $499385 (17.8%)240 (10.4%)
$500 to $799423 (19.6%)1,016 (44.1%)
$800 to $999384 (17.8%)364 (15.8%)
$1,000 to $1,499427 (19.8%)325 (14.1%)
$1,500 to $1,99988 (4.1%)95 (4.1%)
$2,000 to $2,49917 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more29 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,159 (100.0%)2,303 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Somerset

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: Less than $20,000

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Somerset: <span>Less than $20,000</span>
Housing Costs / IncomeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than 20 percent36 (8.7%)16 (1.9%)
20 to 29 percent58 (14.0%)103 (12.5%)
30 percent or more321 (77.3%)707 (85.6%)
Total415 (100.0%)826 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $20,000 to $34,999

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Somerset: <span>$20,000 to $34,999</span>
Housing Costs / IncomeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than 20 percent80 (23.3%)14 (1.9%)
20 to 29 percent58 (16.9%)239 (33.2%)
30 percent or more205 (59.8%)468 (64.9%)
Total343 (100.0%)721 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $35,000 to $49,999

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Somerset: <span>$35,000 to $49,999</span>
Housing Costs / IncomeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than 20 percent113 (65.7%)93 (54.4%)
20 to 29 percent22 (12.8%)66 (38.6%)
30 percent or more37 (21.5%)12 (7.0%)
Total172 (100.0%)171 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $50,000 to $74,999

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Somerset: <span>$50,000 to $74,999</span>
Housing Costs / IncomeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than 20 percent200 (79.7%)132 (95.0%)
20 to 29 percent39 (15.5%)7 (5.0%)
30 percent or more12 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total251 (100.0%)139 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $75,000 or more

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Somerset: <span>$75,000 or more</span>
Housing Costs / IncomeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than 20 percent920 (94.1%)289 (100.0%)
20 to 29 percent58 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
30 percent or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total978 (100.0%)289 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Somerset

Housing Structures in Somerset

Housing Structures in Somerset
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached2,82163.2%
Single Unit, Attached2004.5%
2 Unit Apartments3327.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments4289.6%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments3748.4%
10 or more Apartments2505.6%
Mobile Home / Other571.3%
Total4,462100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Somerset

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Somerset
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,816 (64.4%)1,005 (35.6%)
Single Unit, Attached123 (61.5%)77 (38.5%)
2 Unit Apartments62 (18.7%)270 (81.3%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments101 (23.6%)327 (76.4%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)374 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)250 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other57 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,159 (48.4%)2,303 (51.6%)

Housing Structures by Year Built in Somerset

Housing Structures by Year Built in Somerset
Year Built# Structures% Structures
2014 or later00.0%
2010 to 20131232.8%
2000 to 200964914.5%
1980 to 199992120.6%
1960 to 19791,20727.1%
1940 to 195999122.2%
1939 or earlier57112.8%
Total4,462100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy by Year Built in Somerset

Housing Structures by Occupancy by Year Built in Somerset
Year BuiltOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
2014 or later0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2010 to 201359 (2.7%)64 (2.8%)
2000 to 2009480 (22.2%)169 (7.3%)
1980 to 1999185 (8.6%)736 (32.0%)
1960 to 1979488 (22.6%)719 (31.2%)
1940 to 1959570 (26.4%)421 (18.3%)
1939 or earlier377 (17.5%)194 (8.4%)
Total2,159 (100.0%)2,303 (100.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Somerset

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Somerset
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms62 (2.9%)263 (11.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms592 (27.4%)1,365 (59.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms949 (44.0%)542 (23.5%)
8 or more Rooms556 (25.8%)133 (5.8%)
Total2,159 (100.0%)2,303 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Somerset

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Somerset
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,100 (50.9%)684 (29.7%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas49 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity979 (45.4%)1,619 (70.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used31 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,159 (100.0%)2,303 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Somerset

Household Vehicle Usage in Somerset
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle85 (3.9%)309 (13.4%)
1 Vehicle843 (39.1%)1,175 (51.0%)
2 Vehicles705 (32.7%)482 (20.9%)
3 or more Vehicles526 (24.4%)337 (14.6%)
Total2,159 (100.0%)2,303 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Somerset

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Somerset

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units8731,286
Median Property Value$114,700$119,600
Median Household Income$30,863$78
Monthly Housing Costs$315$29
Real Estate Taxes$747$142

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Somerset

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Somerset
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00046 (5.3%)62 (4.8%)
$50,000 to $99,999232 (26.6%)394 (30.6%)
$100,000 to $299,999551 (63.1%)755 (58.7%)
$300,000 to $499,99934 (3.9%)30 (2.3%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,99910 (1.1%)29 (2.3%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)16 (1.2%)
Total873 (100.0%)1,286 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Somerset

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Somerset
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000205 (23.5%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999209 (23.9%)41 (3.2%)
$25,000 to $34,99952 (6.0%)206 (16.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999113 (12.9%)45 (3.5%)
$50,000 to $74,99984 (9.6%)59 (4.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99971 (8.1%)167 (13.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99948 (5.5%)488 (38.0%)
$150,000 or more91 (10.4%)202 (15.7%)
Total873 (100.0%)1,286 (100.0%)

Housing Costs by Income Bracket by Mortgage Status in Somerset

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: Less than $20,000

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Somerset: <span>Less than $20,000</span>
Relative Housing CostsWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 20 percent36 (10.8%)83 (8.9%)
20 to 29 percent58 (17.5%)0 (0.0%)
30 percent or more238 (71.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total332 (100.0%)932 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $20,000 to $34,999

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Somerset: <span>$20,000 to $34,999</span>
Relative Housing CostsWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 20 percent80 (59.7%)209 (251.8%)
20 to 29 percent44 (32.8%)0 (0.0%)
30 percent or more10 (7.5%)14 (16.9%)
Total134 (100.0%)83 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $35,000 to $49,999

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Somerset: <span>$35,000 to $49,999</span>
Relative Housing CostsWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 20 percent113 (100.0%)59 (30.3%)
20 to 29 percent0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 percent or more0 (0.0%)22 (11.3%)
Total113 (100.0%)195 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $50,000 to $74,999

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Somerset: <span>$50,000 to $74,999</span>
Relative Housing CostsWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 20 percent84 (100.0%)167 (451.3%)
20 to 29 percent0 (0.0%)116 (313.5%)
30 percent or more0 (0.0%)39 (105.4%)
Total84 (100.0%)37 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $75,000 or more

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Somerset: <span>$75,000 or more</span>
Relative Housing CostsWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 20 percent210 (100.0%)768 (6,400.0%)
20 to 29 percent0 (0.0%)710 (5,916.7%)
30 percent or more0 (0.0%)58 (483.3%)
Total210 (100.0%)12 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Somerset

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Somerset
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x313 (35.8%)79,529 (6,184.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x63 (7.2%)749 (58.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x75 (8.6%)253 (19.7%)
4.0x or more422 (48.3%)154 (12.0%)
Total873 (100.0%)1,286 (100.0%)

Median Housing Costs without a Mortgage in Somerset

Median Housing Costs without a Mortgage in Somerset
Housing Costs# Households# Households
Less than $200495.6%
$200 to $39954362.2%
$400 to $59924027.5%
$600 to $999313.5%
$1,000 to $1,29900.0%
$1,300 to $1,49900.0%
$1,500 or more101.1%
Total873100.0%

Median Housing Costs with a Mortgage in Somerset

Median Housing Costs with a Mortgage in Somerset
Housing Costs# Households# Households
Less than $20000.0%
$200 to $39900.0%
$400 to $59990.7%
$600 to $799604.7%
$800 to $99929823.2%
$1,000 to $1,49936828.6%
$1,500 to $1,99942733.2%
$2,000 to $2,499786.1%
$2,500 to $2,999171.3%
$3,000 or more00.0%
Total1,286100.0%

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Somerset

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Somerset
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800467 (53.5%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499250 (28.6%)302 (23.5%)
$800 to $1,499108 (12.4%)565 (43.9%)
Total873 (100.0%)1,286 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Somerset

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Somerset

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Somerset
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years735 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years1,740 (87.5%)248 (12.5%)
19 to 25 Years755 (89.4%)89 (10.5%)
26 to 34 Years1,212 (83.4%)242 (16.6%)
35 to 44 Years1,080 (73.4%)391 (26.6%)
45 to 54 Years1,340 (80.6%)322 (19.4%)
55 to 64 Years1,014 (93.9%)66 (6.1%)
65 to 74 Years1,116 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older646 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total9,638 (87.6%)1,358 (12.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Somerset

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Somerset
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born735 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,740 (87.5%)248 (12.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen755 (89.4%)89 (10.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Somerset

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Somerset
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0003,751 (88.3%)495 (11.7%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,353 (88.0%)184 (12.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999945 (94.0%)60 (6.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,868 (80.7%)447 (19.3%)
$100,000 and over1,688 (90.7%)172 (9.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Somerset

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Somerset
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6469 (63.8%)302 (41.1%)
6 to 18 Years917 (46.1%)852 (42.9%)
19 to 25 Years376 (44.6%)379 (44.9%)
25 to 34 Years570 (39.2%)674 (46.4%)
35 to 44 Years486 (33.0%)722 (49.1%)
45 to 54 Years608 (36.6%)811 (48.8%)
55 to 64 Years535 (49.5%)602 (55.7%)
65 to 74 Years1,083 (97.0%)442 (39.6%)
75 Years and over646 (100.0%)422 (65.3%)
Total5,690 (51.7%)5,206 (47.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Somerset

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Somerset
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years46 (5.7%)15 (1.3%)
18 to 34 Years85 (6.1%)44 (4.1%)
35 to 64 Years455 (23.0%)520 (23.3%)
65 to 74 Years121 (25.9%)423 (65.3%)
75 Years and over58 (59.8%)312 (56.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Somerset

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Somerset: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)25 (2.3%)
35 to 64 Years126 (6.4%)54 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years71 (15.2%)99 (15.3%)
75 Years and over58 (59.8%)23 (4.2%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Somerset: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)7 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years8 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years249 (12.6%)41 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years16 (3.4%)62 (9.6%)
75 Years and over39 (40.2%)171 (31.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Somerset: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years46 (5.7%)8 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years46 (3.3%)39 (3.6%)
35 to 64 Years219 (11.1%)156 (7.0%)
65 to 74 Years8 (1.7%)136 (21.0%)
75 Years and over17 (17.5%)42 (7.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Somerset: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)5 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years334 (16.9%)396 (17.7%)
65 to 74 Years83 (17.7%)396 (61.1%)
75 Years and over48 (49.5%)153 (27.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Somerset: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)8 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years124 (6.3%)113 (5.1%)
65 to 74 Years32 (6.8%)206 (31.8%)
75 Years and over17 (17.5%)98 (17.8%)

Technology Access in Somerset

Computing Device Access in Somerset

Computing Device Access in Somerset
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop2,98066.8%
Smartphone3,69182.7%
Tablet2,50256.1%
No Computing Device48510.9%
Total4,462100.0%

Internet Access in Somerset

Internet Access in Somerset
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home2,85964.1%
Cellular Data Only46110.3%
Satellite Internet3227.2%
No Internet94421.2%
Total4,462100.0%