Somerset County, Maryland
Somerset County is home to 24,822 people. 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Maryland rate (9.4%). The median household income is $64,943.
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| Measure | Value | Maryland | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,822 | 6,206,011 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $64,943 | $103,678 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 16.4% | 9.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 14.8% | 11.5% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 3.6% | 6.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.4% | 43.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $173,200 | $419,900 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $1,013 | $1,705 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 48.5% | 51.5% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 5.1% | 16.6% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 38.1 years | 39.4 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
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Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.