Somerset is a CDP located in Somerset County New Jersey. Somerset has a 2024 population of 24,606. Somerset is currently growing at a rate of 0.74% annually and its population has increased by 2.02% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 24,119 in 2020.
The average household income in Somerset is $137,929 with a poverty rate of 6.08%. The median age in Somerset is 40.9 years: 38.9 years for males, and 42.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Somerset was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,677 | 36.38% |
| Black or African American | 7,628 | 31.98% |
| Asian | 5,107 | 21.41% |
| Two or more races | 1,587 | 6.65% |
| Other race | 852 | 3.57% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,760 | 2.4 | 73.1 | 26.9 |
| Married | 4,369 | 3.13 | 85.3 | 14.7 |
| Non Family | 3,861 | 1.28 | 61.6 | 38.4 |
| Female | 1,180 | 3.26 | 65.6 | 34.4 |
| Male | 350 | 2.87 | 71.1 | 28.9 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
73.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 430 | 2.47% |
| Associates Degree | 1,584 | 9.11% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,837 | 33.58% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,345 | 25% |
| High School Graduate | 2,779 | 15.99% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 264 | 1.52% |
| Some College | 2,144 | 12.33% |
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 | 6,457 | 6,284 | 3,918 |
| Black | 5,351 | 5,136 | 2,465 |
| Asian | 3,718 | 3,554 | 2,962 |
| Hispanic | 1,680 | 1,545 | 698 |
| 2+ Races | 748 | 694 | 389 |
| Other Race | 573 | 520 | 275 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 97.32%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 79.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $78,263 | $98,207 | $72,047 |
| Graduate Degree | $95,789 | $120,957 | $86,411 |
| High School Graduate | $49,375 | $54,484 | $39,554 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,488 | $33,650 | $46,536 |
| Overall | $75,625 | $80,608 | $71,169 |
| Some College | $59,583 | $58,438 | $60,551 |
$75,625
Average Earnings
$80,608
Average Male
$71,169
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
68.67% of Somerset residents speak only English, while 31.33% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 12.81% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7,564 | 665 | 8.79% |
| White | 7,456 | 349 | 4.68% |
| Asian | 5,099 | 335 | 6.57% |
| Multiple | 1,587 | 66 | 4.16% |
| Hispanic | 2,816 | 53 | 1.88% |
6.08%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.34%
Male Poverty Rate
6.77%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Somerset is Black, with 8.79% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Somerset is Hispanic, with 1.88% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.16%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.96%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.16%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 9.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5.71% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.85% |
| Some College | 2.49% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 14.81% |
| Female Unemployed | 5.6% |
| Female Employed | 2.74% |
| Male Employed | 1.33% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $139,861 | $164,748 |
| Households | $113,603 | $137,929 |
| Married Families | $150,746 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $81,600 | $94,844 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.2%
Male Marriage Rate
42.6%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
635
Number of Veterans
593
Male Veterans
42
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 228 |
| First Gulf War | 109 |
| Second Gulf War | 108 |
| Korea | 30 |
| World War II | 19 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 243 |
| 75+ | 200 |
| 35 to 54 | 89 |
| 18 to 34 | 60 |
| 55 to 64 | 43 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 379 | 5.01% |
| Black | 143 | 2.45% |
| 2+ Races | 74 | 8.48% |
| Hispanic | 55 | 2.86% |
| Other Race | 23 | 3.91% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.37% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.47%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.64%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.2%
Labor Force Participation
68.2%
Employment Rate
3.8%
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
47.17%
Born in Somerset
72.53%
Native Born
27.47%
Foreign Born
9.12%
Non Citizen
18.35%
Naturalized
72.53% of Somerset residents were born in the United States, with 47.17% having been born in New Jersey. 9.12% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 24,606 | 180 | 0.74% |
| 2023 | 24,426 | 180 | 0.74% |
| 2022 | 24,246 | -581 | -2.34% |
| 2021 | 24,827 | 708 | 2.94% |
| 2020 | 24,119 | -390 | -1.59% |
| 2019 | 24,509 | -18 | -0.07% |
| 2018 | 24,527 | -252 | -1.02% |
| 2017 | 24,779 | 790 | 3.29% |
| 2016 | 23,989 | -420 | -1.72% |
| 2015 | 24,409 | 34 | 0.14% |
| 2014 | 24,375 | 672 | 2.84% |
| 2013 | 23,703 | 913 | 4.01% |
| 2012 | 22,790 | 869 | 3.96% |
| 2011 | 21,921 | -162 | -0.73% |
| 2010 | 22,083 | 0 | 0% |