Somerville city is located in Middlesex County Massachusetts. Somerville city has a 2024 population of 80,636. Somerville city is currently growing at a rate of 0.28% annually but its population has decreased by -0.3% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 80,879 in 2020.
The average household income in Somerville city is $160,458 with a poverty rate of 10.15%. The median age in Somerville city is 32.3 years: 32.3 years for males, and 32.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Somerville city was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 56,011 | 69.54% |
| Asian | 9,426 | 11.7% |
| Two or more races | 7,514 | 9.33% |
| Other race | 3,701 | 4.59% |
| Black or African American | 3,692 | 4.58% |
| Native American | 166 | 0.21% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 39 | 0.05% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 35,427 | 2.19 | 34.3 | 65.7 |
| Non Family | 21,771 | 1.73 | 21.8 | 78.2 |
| Married | 10,920 | 2.97 | 60.6 | 39.4 |
| Female | 1,923 | 2.77 | 31.8 | 68.2 |
| Male | 813 | 2.93 | 22.9 | 77.1 |
2.82
Average Family Size
2.19
Average Household Size
34.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,804 | 2.95% |
| Associates Degree | 2,110 | 3.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 21,192 | 34.63% |
| Graduate Degree | 20,450 | 33.42% |
| High School Graduate | 8,152 | 13.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,492 | 4.07% |
| Some College | 5,000 | 8.17% |
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 | 41,852 | 40,287 | 30,683 |
| Asian | 7,115 | 6,577 | 5,411 |
| Hispanic | 6,123 | 4,668 | 2,538 |
| 2+ Races | 5,075 | 4,515 | 2,879 |
| Black | 2,803 | 2,592 | 1,279 |
| Other Race | 2,673 | 1,657 | 566 |
| Native American | 164 | 88 | 9 |
| Islander | 26 | 20 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.26%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 76.05%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $83,497 | $92,429 | $76,091 |
| Graduate Degree | $94,520 | $117,801 | $80,906 |
| High School Graduate | $40,681 | $45,535 | $34,691 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,583 | $36,769 | $21,370 |
| Overall | $77,110 | $85,322 | $69,620 |
| Some College | $51,895 | $56,602 | $44,792 |
$77,110
Average Earnings
$85,322
Average Male
$69,620
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
71.22% of Somerville city residents speak only English, while 28.78% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 13.61% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 51,811 | 4,452 | 8.59% |
| Hispanic | 8,959 | 1,074 | 11.99% |
| Asian | 8,802 | 996 | 11.32% |
| Black | 3,549 | 975 | 27.47% |
| Multiple | 7,263 | 761 | 10.48% |
| Other | 3,653 | 345 | 9.44% |
| Native | 166 | 10 | 6.02% |
10.15%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.28%
Male Poverty Rate
11.97%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Somerville city is Black, with 27.47% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Somerville city is Native, with 6.02% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.26%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.37%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.91%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.47% |
| High School | 15.3% |
| Some College | 13.5% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.61% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 32.61% |
| Male Unemployed | 19.68% |
| Female Employed | 5.49% |
| Male Employed | 3.67% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $154,920 | $194,989 |
| Households | $127,056 | $160,458 |
| Married Families | $186,077 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $113,883 | $135,135 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.6%
Male Marriage Rate
32.1%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,145
Number of Veterans
1,078
Male Veterans
67
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 368 |
| Second Gulf War | 292 |
| First Gulf War | 207 |
| Korea | 50 |
| World War II | 34 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 380 |
| 65 to 74 | 267 |
| 35 to 54 | 212 |
| 18 to 34 | 155 |
| 55 to 64 | 131 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 902 | 1.77% |
| Asian | 97 | 1.12% |
| Other Race | 75 | 2.54% |
| Hispanic | 60 | 0.84% |
| 2+ Races | 38 | 0.64% |
| Black | 27 | 0.81% |
| Islander | 6 | 15.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.73%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.66%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
79.3%
Labor Force Participation
77%
Employment Rate
2.9%
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
37.78%
Born in Somerville city
75.21%
Native Born
24.79%
Foreign Born
14.26%
Non Citizen
10.53%
Naturalized
75.21% of Somerville city residents were born in the United States, with 37.78% having been born in Massachusetts. 14.26% 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 | 81,781 | 229 | 0.28% |
| 2028 | 81,552 | 229 | 0.28% |
| 2027 | 81,323 | 229 | 0.28% |
| 2026 | 81,094 | 229 | 0.28% |
| 2025 | 80,865 | 229 | 0.28% |
| 2024 | 80,636 | 229 | 0.28% |
| 2023 | 80,407 | 229 | 0.29% |
| 2022 | 80,178 | -68 | -0.08% |
| 2021 | 80,246 | -633 | -0.78% |
| 2020 | 80,879 | -493 | -0.61% |
| 2019 | 81,372 | -6 | -0.01% |
| 2018 | 81,378 | 129 | 0.16% |
| 2017 | 81,249 | 268 | 0.33% |
| 2016 | 80,981 | 1,236 | 1.55% |
| 2015 | 79,745 | 731 | 0.93% |
| 2014 | 79,014 | 422 | 0.54% |
| 2013 | 78,592 | 962 | 1.24% |
| 2012 | 77,630 | 917 | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 76,713 | 843 | 1.11% |
| 2010 | 75,870 | 0 | 0% |