Somerton is a city located in Yuma County Arizona. Somerton has a 2024 population of 14,715. Somerton is currently growing at a rate of 0.83% annually and its population has increased by 3.4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,231 in 2020.
The average household income in Somerton is $73,681 with a poverty rate of 15.12%. The median age in Somerton is 30.5 years: 30.1 years for males, and 31.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Somerton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 9,010 | 62.64% |
| White | 4,109 | 28.57% |
| Other race | 1,167 | 8.11% |
| Native American | 55 | 0.38% |
| Black or African American | 42 | 0.29% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Two or more races
White
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,731 | 3.04 | 72.4 | 27.6 |
| Married | 2,502 | 3.55 | 76.1 | 23.9 |
| Female | 1,014 | 3.22 | 48.9 | 51.1 |
| Non Family | 741 | 1.11 | 77.9 | 22.1 |
| Male | 474 | 2.99 | 94.1 | 5.9 |
3.32
Average Family Size
3.04
Average Household Size
72.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,406 | 16.38% |
| Associates Degree | 301 | 3.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 887 | 10.33% |
| Graduate Degree | 480 | 5.59% |
| High School Graduate | 2,056 | 23.95% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,584 | 18.45% |
| Some College | 1,872 | 21.8% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 8,009 | 5,040 | 1,239 |
| 2+ Races | 5,284 | 3,245 | 630 |
| Other Race | 682 | 415 | 48 |
| White | 491 | 470 | 110 |
| Native American | 55 | 55 | 18 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 32.73%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $59,688 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,902 | $95,538 | $67,942 |
| High School Graduate | $37,218 | $42,473 | $32,680 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,913 | $37,801 | $26,987 |
| Overall | $38,611 | $41,306 | $34,619 |
| Some College | $45,065 | $38,614 | $48,732 |
$38,611
Average Earnings
$41,306
Average Male
$34,619
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
11.3% of Somerton residents speak only English, while 88.7% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 88.7% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 13,716 | 2,172 | 15.84% |
| Multiple | 9,010 | 1,032 | 11.45% |
| Other | 1,167 | 58 | 4.97% |
| White | 539 | 2 | 0.37% |
15.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.91%
Male Poverty Rate
18.5%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Somerton is Hispanic, with 15.84% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Somerton is White, with 0.37% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.24%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.21%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.54% |
| Some College | 9.25% |
| High School | 7.49% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.07% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 8.65% |
| Male Employed | 8.34% |
| Male Unemployed | 5% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,882 | $73,908 |
| Households | $71,825 | $73,681 |
| Married Families | $77,787 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $49,108 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.1%
Male Marriage Rate
46.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
238
Number of Veterans
227
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 96 |
| Korea | 90 |
| Vietnam | 21 |
| Second Gulf War | 11 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 131 |
| 35 to 54 | 107 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 186 | 5.95% |
| Hispanic | 148 | 1.49% |
| 2+ Races | 52 | 0.79% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
8.82%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.1%
Labor Force Participation
57.9%
Employment Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
45.39%
Born in Somerton
60.98%
Native Born
39.02%
Foreign Born
18.34%
Non Citizen
20.68%
Naturalized
60.98% of Somerton residents were born in the United States, with 45.39% having been born in Arizona. 18.34% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 15,320 | 121 | 0.8% |
| 2028 | 15,199 | 121 | 0.8% |
| 2027 | 15,078 | 121 | 0.81% |
| 2026 | 14,957 | 121 | 0.82% |
| 2025 | 14,836 | 121 | 0.82% |
| 2024 | 14,715 | 121 | 0.83% |
| 2023 | 14,594 | 80 | 0.55% |
| 2022 | 14,514 | 104 | 0.72% |
| 2021 | 14,410 | 179 | 1.26% |
| 2020 | 14,231 | -2,275 | -13.78% |
| 2019 | 16,506 | 162 | 0.99% |
| 2018 | 16,344 | 164 | 1.01% |
| 2017 | 16,180 | 399 | 2.53% |
| 2016 | 15,781 | 291 | 1.88% |
| 2015 | 15,490 | 237 | 1.55% |
| 2014 | 15,253 | 292 | 1.95% |
| 2013 | 14,961 | 263 | 1.79% |
| 2012 | 14,698 | 121 | 0.83% |
| 2011 | 14,577 | 246 | 1.72% |
| 2010 | 14,331 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,266 | 1,984 | 37.56% |
| 1990 | 5,282 | -479 | -8.31% |
| 1980 | 5,761 | -9,559 | -62.4% |