Somerset is a city located in Pulaski County Kentucky. Somerset has a 2024 population of 12,365. It is also the county seat of Pulaski County. Somerset is currently growing at a rate of 0.8% annually and its population has increased by 3.27% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,973 in 2020.
The average household income in Somerset is $70,446 with a poverty rate of 29.13%. The median age in Somerset is 38.1 years: 33.7 years for males, and 45.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Somerset was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,983 | 91.54% |
| Black or African American | 437 | 3.64% |
| Two or more races | 341 | 2.84% |
| Asian | 182 | 1.52% |
| Other race | 45 | 0.38% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.08% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,554 | 2.45 | 45.2 | 54.8 |
| Non Family | 1,837 | 1.33 | 51.4 | 48.6 |
| Married | 1,526 | 3.08 | 59.1 | 40.9 |
| Female | 704 | 3.07 | 25.9 | 74.1 |
| Male | 487 | 3.82 | 6 | 94 |
3
Average Family Size
2.45
Average Household Size
45.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 858 | 10.18% |
| Associates Degree | 643 | 7.63% |
| Bachelors Degree | 799 | 9.48% |
| Graduate Degree | 705 | 8.36% |
| High School Graduate | 2,643 | 31.35% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 913 | 10.83% |
| Some College | 1,869 | 22.17% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,481 | 5,997 | 1,304 |
| Black | 390 | 372 | 135 |
| Hispanic | 354 | 129 | 0 |
| Asian | 107 | 82 | 56 |
| 2+ Races | 81 | 62 | 0 |
| Other Race | 45 | 45 | 0 |
| Native American | 10 | 10 | 9 |
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 90%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,655 | $41,759 | $37,262 |
| Graduate Degree | $75,819 | $95,637 | $58,277 |
| High School Graduate | $30,421 | $37,695 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $16,964 | $17,103 | $0 |
| Overall | $30,970 | $41,502 | $24,188 |
| Some College | $26,274 | $45,686 | $17,385 |
$30,970
Average Earnings
$41,502
Average Male
$24,188
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.74% of Somerset residents speak only English, while 5.26% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.91% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,454 | 2,467 | 26.09% |
| Hispanic | 652 | 436 | 66.87% |
| Multiple | 322 | 166 | 51.55% |
| Asian | 182 | 87 | 47.8% |
| Black | 364 | 37 | 10.16% |
| Native | 10 | 9 | 90% |
29.13%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.8%
Male Poverty Rate
34.37%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Somerset is Native, with 90% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Somerset is Black, with 10.16% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.5%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.35%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.76%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 59.91% |
| High School | 28.35% |
| Some College | 21.23% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.84% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 28.57% |
| Female Employed | 22.95% |
| Male Unemployed | 21.93% |
| Male Employed | 13.25% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $53,459 | $79,068 |
| Households | $33,245 | $70,446 |
| Married Families | $84,679 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,346 | $40,418 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.5%
Male Marriage Rate
33.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
405
Number of Veterans
348
Male Veterans
57
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 112 |
| Vietnam | 112 |
| Second Gulf War | 68 |
| Korea | 45 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 136 |
| 35 to 54 | 108 |
| 75+ | 81 |
| 55 to 64 | 41 |
| 18 to 34 | 39 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 348 | 4.04% |
| Black | 28 | 6.7% |
| Other Race | 19 | 42.22% |
| Hispanic | 19 | 4.15% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 6.62% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.07%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.24%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.5%
Labor Force Participation
48%
Employment Rate
8.7%
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
75.18%
Born in Somerset
95.58%
Native Born
4.42%
Foreign Born
3.9%
Non Citizen
0.52%
Naturalized
95.58% of Somerset residents were born in the United States, with 75.18% having been born in Kentucky. 3.9% 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 | 12,855 | 98 | 0.77% |
| 2028 | 12,757 | 98 | 0.77% |
| 2027 | 12,659 | 98 | 0.78% |
| 2026 | 12,561 | 98 | 0.79% |
| 2025 | 12,463 | 98 | 0.79% |
| 2024 | 12,365 | 98 | 0.8% |
| 2023 | 12,267 | 63 | 0.52% |
| 2022 | 12,204 | 14 | 0.11% |
| 2021 | 12,190 | 217 | 1.81% |
| 2020 | 11,973 | 345 | 2.97% |
| 2019 | 11,628 | 108 | 0.94% |
| 2018 | 11,520 | 80 | 0.7% |
| 2017 | 11,440 | 68 | 0.6% |
| 2016 | 11,372 | 19 | 0.17% |
| 2015 | 11,353 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2014 | 11,354 | 13 | 0.11% |
| 2013 | 11,341 | 49 | 0.43% |
| 2012 | 11,292 | -5 | -0.04% |
| 2011 | 11,297 | 47 | 0.42% |
| 2010 | 11,250 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 11,352 | 619 | 5.77% |
| 1990 | 10,733 | 84 | 0.79% |
| 1980 | 10,649 | 213 | 2.04% |
| 1970 | 10,436 | 3,324 | 46.74% |
| 1960 | 7,112 | 15 | 0.21% |
| 1950 | 7,097 | 943 | 15.32% |
| 1940 | 6,154 | 648 | 11.77% |
| 1930 | 5,506 | 834 | 17.85% |
| 1920 | 4,672 | 181 | 4.03% |
| 1910 | 4,491 | 1,107 | 32.71% |
| 1900 | 3,384 | 759 | 28.91% |
| 1890 | 2,625 | -10,230 | -79.58% |