Somerset County, Maine
Somerset County is home to 50,959 people. 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Maine rate (10.7%). The median household income is $58,179.
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| Measure | Value | Maine | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 50,959 | 1,387,817 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $58,179 | $74,733 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 14.2% | 10.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 14.8% | 13.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 7.5% | 6.2% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.1% | 36.2% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $166,900 | $296,600 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $910 | $1,139 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 43.7% | 48.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 1.5% | 4.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 47.0 years | 44.8 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.