Somerset County, PA Demographics
What is the population of Somerset County?
There are 97,498 residents in Somerset County, with a median age of 48.5. Of this, 51.25% are males and 48.75% are females. US-born citizens make up 98.26% of the resident pool in Somerset County, while non-US-born citizens account for 1.31%. Additionally, 0.43% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 88,937 people in Somerset County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 97,498 | -0.9% |
| Male Population | 49,972 | -1.2% |
| Female Population | 47,526 | -0.6% |
Male Population 51.25%
Female Population 48.75%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 48.5 | 3.4% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 95,802 | -0.9% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 1,277 | 2.2% |
| Not Citizen | 419 | -8.5% |
Citizen U.S. Born 98.26%
Citizen not U.S. Born 1.31%
Not Citizen 0.43%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 263 | 23.5% |
| Moved from Same County | 3,828 | -16.6% |
| Moved from Same State | 2,334 | -11.4% |
| Moved from Different State | 1,215 | -6.8% |
| Same House as Last Year | 88,937 | 0.2% |
Moved from Abroad 0.27%
Moved from Same County 3.96%
Moved from Same State 2.42%
Moved from Different State 1.26%
Same House as Last Year 92.09%
What are the employment statistics in Somerset County?
White-collar workers make up 70.32% of the working population in Somerset County, while blue-collar employees account for 29.68%. There are also 4,355 entrepreneurs in Somerset County (9.96% of the workforce); 29,748 workers employed in private companies (68.03%); and 5,249 people working in governmental institutions (12%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 30,750 | -0.7% |
| Blue Collar | 12,976 | -0.4% |
White Collar 70.32%
Blue Collar 29.68%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 4,355 | -4.9% |
| Private Companies | 29,748 | -0.1% |
| Governmental Workers | 5,249 | 2.8% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 4,374 | -2.8% |
Self Employees 9.96%
Private Companies 68.03%
Governmental Workers 12%
Not for Profit Companies 10%
How many households are there in Somerset County?
There are a total of 39,262 households in Somerset County, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 65.7% of these Somerset County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 34.3%. Additionally, 24.47% of households have children and 75.53% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 39,262 | -0.1% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 25,797 | -0.8% |
| Non-Family Households | 13,465 | 1.1% |
Family Households 65.7%
Non-Family Households 34.3%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 9,608 | -1.2% |
| Households without Children | 29,654 | 0.2% |
Households with Children 24.47%
Households without Children 75.53%
What are the median and average incomes in Somerset County?
The average annual household income in Somerset County is $76,634, while the median household income sits at $59,046 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $79,580, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $76,678. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $49,349 and $43,750, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $76,634 | 8.5% |
| Median Household Income | $59,046 | 6.3% |
| People below Poverty Level | 3 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 81,460 | -0.6% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Somerset County?
There are 50,289 housing units in Somerset County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1958. Of the 39,262 occupied housing units in Somerset County, 79.49% are owner-occupied, while 20.51% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 49.07% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $127,150. In general, housing costs reach $703 per month in Somerset County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 50,289 | -0.3% |
| Median Year Built | 1958 | -0.2% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 14,243 | -3.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 4,553 | -0.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 6,772 | -0.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 4,455 | -1.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 6,798 | 0.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 4,679 | 5.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 4,556 | -2.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 3,010 | 6.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 1,183 | 9.1% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 40 | 122.2% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 39,262 | -0.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 31,208 | -0.3% |
| Renter Occupied | $8,054 | 0.4% |
Owner Occupied 79.49%
Renter Occupied 20.51%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 15,314 | 0.7% |
| Without Mortgage | 15,894 | -1.2% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $127,150 | 8.5% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $111,000 | 7.2% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $703 | 7.2% |
With Mortgage 49.07%
Without Mortgage 50.93%
What is the level of education in Somerset County?
Approximately 48.9% of the population in Somerset County holds a high school degree (that's 41,897 residents), while 20.96% have attained a college certificate (17,955 locals) and 12.17% have a bachelor's degree (10,430 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 2,443 | -6.9% |
| Some High School | 41,897 | -0.7% |
| Some College | 17,955 | -0.8% |
| Associate Degree | 7,489 | -3.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10,430 | 1.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,460 | -0.0% |
No High School 2.85%
Some High School 48.9%
Some College 20.96%
Associate Degree 8.74%
Bachelor's Degree 12.17%
Graduate Degree 6.37%
What is the marital status of Somerset County residents?
A total of 22,955 people in Somerset County have never been married (which represents 27.28% of the total population), while 44,774 of them are wedded (53.21%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 931 (1.11%) and 8,856 (10.52%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 22,955 | -0.8% |
| Married | 44,774 | -1.2% |
| Separated | 931 | -21.3% |
| Widowed | 6,628 | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 8,856 | 8,856.0% |
Never Married 27.28%
Married 53.21%
Separated 1.11%
Widowed 7.88%
Divorced 10.52%
What are the most common means of transportation in Somerset County?
The top three means of transportation people in Somerset County use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 37,648 residents commute by car, 971 prefer going to work by walking and 111 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 37,648 | -1.0% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 111 | -20.7% |
| Railroad | 2 | N/A |
| Ferryboat | 4 | -63.6% |
| Bicycle | 16 | -52.9% |
| Motorcycle | 28 | 3.7% |
| TaxiCab | 14 | 133.3% |
| Walk | 971 | -3.5% |
What is the median and average household income in Somerset County by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15501 | 16,508 | 6,558 | $55,788.00 | $77,794.00 |
| 15502 | 82 | 62 | $58,500.00 | $73,919.00 |
| 15510 | 2,194 | 0 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 15411 | 701 | 278 | $62,976.00 | $71,457.00 |
| 15520 | 322 | 113 | $0.00 | $79,611.00 |
| 15424 | 1,919 | 870 | $46,111.00 | $60,115.00 |
| 15530 | 5,037 | 2,043 | $54,699.00 | $76,772.00 |
| 15531 | 3,577 | 1,592 | $51,172.00 | $63,606.00 |
| 15532 | 149 | 56 | $50,000.00 | $58,113.00 |
| 15538 | 720 | 292 | $67,143.00 | $108,606.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 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.