Somerset town is located in Bristol County Massachusetts. Somerset town has a 2024 population of 18,234. Somerset town is currently growing at a rate of 0.14% annually but its population has decreased by -0.3% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 18,289 in 2020.
The average household income in Somerset town is $127,514 with a poverty rate of 3.71%. The median age in Somerset town is 46.9 years: 46.7 years for males, and 47.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Somerset town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,297 | 94.7% |
| Two or more races | 695 | 3.8% |
| Asian | 202 | 1.11% |
| Black or African American | 64 | 0.35% |
| Other race | 8 | 0.04% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,344 | 2.45 | 83.1 | 16.9 |
| Married | 4,251 | 3 | 92 | 8 |
| Non Family | 2,022 | 1.26 | 64.6 | 35.4 |
| Female | 736 | 2.54 | 81 | 19 |
| Male | 335 | 2.47 | 85.7 | 14.3 |
2.87
Average Family Size
2.45
Average Household Size
83.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 741 | 5.37% |
| Associates Degree | 1,691 | 12.24% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,088 | 22.36% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,561 | 11.3% |
| High School Graduate | 4,214 | 30.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 415 | 3.01% |
| Some College | 2,100 | 15.21% |
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 | 13,140 | 12,108 | 4,366 |
| 2+ Races | 340 | 298 | 153 |
| Hispanic | 191 | 152 | 35 |
| Asian | 179 | 149 | 122 |
| Black | 35 | 20 | 0 |
| Other Race | 8 | 8 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $74,583 | $91,066 | $66,680 |
| Graduate Degree | $87,161 | $91,250 | $86,276 |
| High School Graduate | $53,551 | $67,339 | $41,658 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $43,138 | $56,458 | $0 |
| Overall | $66,564 | $80,201 | $51,628 |
| Some College | $58,061 | $80,795 | $43,005 |
$66,564
Average Earnings
$80,201
Average Male
$51,628
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.04% of Somerset town residents speak only English, while 9.96% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 6.35% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16,812 | 639 | 3.8% |
| Multiple | 684 | 17 | 2.49% |
| Hispanic | 337 | 6 | 1.78% |
| Asian | 202 | 5 | 2.48% |
| Other | 8 | 4 | 50% |
| Black | 49 | 1 | 2.04% |
3.71%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.01%
Male Poverty Rate
4.37%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Somerset town is Other, with 50% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Somerset town is Hispanic, with 1.78% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.15%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.7%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.8%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.32% |
| High School | 3.68% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.85% |
| Some College | 2.28% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 24.1% |
| Male Unemployed | 5.32% |
| Female Employed | 1.5% |
| Male Employed | 1.04% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $116,944 | $146,925 |
| Households | $105,377 | $127,514 |
| Married Families | $129,252 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $55,333 | $69,486 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.9%
Male Marriage Rate
53.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
1,476
Number of Veterans
1,393
Male Veterans
83
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 542 |
| World War II | 197 |
| First Gulf War | 169 |
| Second Gulf War | 119 |
| Korea | 109 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 594 |
| 65 to 74 | 374 |
| 55 to 64 | 255 |
| 35 to 54 | 193 |
| 18 to 34 | 60 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,438 | 10.16% |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 6.05% |
| Hispanic | 21 | 10.45% |
| Black | 5 | 11.63% |
| Asian | 5 | 2.79% |
| Other Race | 4 | 50% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.84%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.52%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.5%
Labor Force Participation
61.7%
Employment Rate
2.8%
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
74.93%
Born in Somerset town
94.31%
Native Born
5.69%
Foreign Born
0.49%
Non Citizen
5.2%
Naturalized
94.31% of Somerset town residents were born in the United States, with 74.93% having been born in Massachusetts. 0.49% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 18,359 | 25 | 0.14% |
| 2028 | 18,334 | 25 | 0.14% |
| 2027 | 18,309 | 25 | 0.14% |
| 2026 | 18,284 | 25 | 0.14% |
| 2025 | 18,259 | 25 | 0.14% |
| 2024 | 18,234 | 25 | 0.14% |
| 2023 | 18,209 | 25 | 0.14% |
| 2022 | 18,184 | -59 | -0.32% |
| 2021 | 18,243 | -46 | -0.25% |
| 2020 | 18,289 | 150 | 0.83% |
| 2019 | 18,139 | -38 | -0.21% |
| 2018 | 18,177 | 32 | 0.18% |
| 2017 | 18,145 | -34 | -0.19% |
| 2016 | 18,179 | -79 | -0.43% |
| 2015 | 18,258 | -45 | -0.25% |
| 2014 | 18,303 | -7 | -0.04% |
| 2013 | 18,310 | 27 | 0.15% |
| 2012 | 18,283 | 42 | 0.23% |
| 2011 | 18,241 | 39 | 0.21% |
| 2010 | 18,202 | 0 | 0% |