Somerset, KY Demographics
What is the population of Somerset?
There are 12,108 residents in Somerset, with a median age of 39. Of this, 50.45% are males and 49.55% are females. US-born citizens make up 96.35% of the resident pool in Somerset, while non-US-born citizens account for 0.51%. Additionally, 3.14% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 10,001 people in Somerset currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 12,108 | 0.9% |
| Male Population | 6,109 | 3.2% |
| Female Population | 5,999 | -1.3% |
Male Population 50.45%
Female Population 49.55%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 39 | 2.4% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 11,666 | 2.3% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 62 | -52.7% |
| Not Citizen | 380 | -18.8% |
Citizen U.S. Born 96.35%
Citizen not U.S. Born 0.51%
Not Citizen 3.14%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 25 | -30.6% |
| Moved from Same County | 1,119 | -10.6% |
| Moved from Same State | 701 | -7.8% |
| Moved from Different State | 101 | -9.8% |
| Same House as Last Year | 10,001 | 3.4% |
Moved from Abroad 0.21%
Moved from Same County 9.37%
Moved from Same State 5.87%
Moved from Different State 0.85%
Same House as Last Year 83.71%
What are the employment statistics in Somerset?
White-collar workers make up 72.74% of the working population in Somerset, while blue-collar employees account for 27.26%. There are also 598 entrepreneurs in Somerset (6.62% of the workforce); 6,386 workers employed in private companies (70.66%); and 1,568 people working in governmental institutions (17.35%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 6,574 | 90.9% |
| Blue Collar | 2,464 | 109.2% |
White Collar 72.74%
Blue Collar 27.26%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 598 | 151.3% |
| Private Companies | 6,386 | 90.0% |
| Governmental Workers | 1,568 | 124.3% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 486 | 50.5% |
Self Employees 6.62%
Private Companies 70.66%
Governmental Workers 17.35%
Not for Profit Companies 5.38%
How many households are there in Somerset?
There are a total of 4,708 households in Somerset, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 57.8% of these Somerset households, while non-family units account for the remaining 42.2%. Additionally, 34.09% of households have children and 65.91% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 4,708 | 3.4% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -18.4% |
| Family Households | 2,721 | 0.1% |
| Non-Family Households | 1,987 | 8.2% |
Family Households 57.8%
Non-Family Households 42.2%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 1,605 | -3.5% |
| Households without Children | 3,103 | 7.4% |
Households with Children 34.09%
Households without Children 65.91%
What are the median and average incomes in Somerset?
The average annual household income in Somerset is $74,566, while the median household income sits at $32,910 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $49,512, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $26,845. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $31,618 and $24,384, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $74,566 | 5.8% |
| Median Household Income | $32,910 | -1.0% |
| People below Poverty Level | 3,099 | -0.6% |
| People above Poverty Level | 7,801 | 0.9% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Somerset?
There are 5,255 housing units in Somerset, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1975. Of the 4,708 occupied housing units in Somerset, 42.88% are owner-occupied, while 57.12% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 54.83% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $143,400. In general, housing costs reach $815 per month in Somerset.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 5,255 | 4.7% |
| Median Year Built | 1975 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 692 | -2.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 316 | 37.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 700 | -17.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 419 | 6.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,008 | 0.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 623 | 11.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 609 | 16.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 578 | -11.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 276 | 206.7% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 34 | 47.8% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 4,708 | 3.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 2,019 | -1.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 2,689 | 7.7% |
Owner Occupied 42.88%
Renter Occupied 57.12%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 1,107 | -6.0% |
| Without Mortgage | 912 | 3.6% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $143,400 | 2.1% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $124,000 | 5.2% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $815 | 2.3% |
With Mortgage 54.83%
Without Mortgage 45.17%
What is the level of education in Somerset?
Approximately 42.25% of the population in Somerset holds a high school degree (that's 3,980 residents), while 24.28% have attained a college certificate (2,287 locals) and 8.24% have a bachelor's degree (776 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 768 | -15.9% |
| Some High School | 3,980 | -0.6% |
| Some College | 2,287 | -9.0% |
| Associate Degree | 905 | 11.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 776 | -8.0% |
| Graduate Degree | 704 | -0.1% |
No High School 8.15%
Some High School 42.25%
Some College 24.28%
Associate Degree 9.61%
Bachelor's Degree 8.24%
Graduate Degree 7.47%
What is the marital status of Somerset residents?
A total of 2,970 people in Somerset have never been married (which represents 30.65% of the total population), while 3,555 of them are wedded (36.69%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 249 (2.57%) and 1,995 (20.59%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 2,970 | 4.7% |
| Married | 3,555 | -6.0% |
| Separated | 249 | 9.7% |
| Widowed | 1,170 | 3.6% |
| Divorced | 1,995 | 3.0% |
Never Married 30.65%
Married 36.69%
Separated 2.57%
Widowed 12.07%
Divorced 20.59%
What are the most common means of transportation in Somerset?
The top three means of transportation people in Somerset use to get to work are: car, walking and bicycle.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 4,127 | -4.1% |
| Walk | 100 | 9.9% |
What is the median and average household income in Somerset by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.