Somers town is located in Westchester County New York. Somers town has a 2024 population of 20,787. Somers town is currently declining at a rate of -0.85% annually and its population has decreased by -3% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 21,430 in 2020.
The average household income in Somers town is $206,140 with a poverty rate of 3.04%. The median age in Somers town is 49.4 years: 45.6 years for males, and 52.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Somers town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,237 | 81.02% |
| Other race | 1,236 | 5.81% |
| Two or more races | 1,141 | 5.36% |
| Asian | 1,072 | 5.04% |
| Black or African American | 517 | 2.43% |
| Native American | 72 | 0.34% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,144 | 2.55 | 88.4 | 11.6 |
| Married | 4,899 | 3.16 | 92.8 | 7.2 |
| Non Family | 2,448 | 1.2 | 82.6 | 17.4 |
| Female | 560 | 2.85 | 73.2 | 26.8 |
| Male | 237 | 3.03 | 94.5 | 5.5 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
88.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 164 | 1.06% |
| Associates Degree | 751 | 4.83% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,490 | 35.33% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,979 | 32.04% |
| High School Graduate | 2,265 | 14.58% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 198 | 1.27% |
| Some College | 1,692 | 10.89% |
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 | 12,559 | 12,299 | 8,310 |
| Hispanic | 1,684 | 1,622 | 1,199 |
| Asian | 805 | 803 | 658 |
| Other Race | 722 | 674 | 544 |
| 2+ Races | 688 | 660 | 466 |
| Black | 321 | 297 | 191 |
| Native American | 55 | 55 | 33 |
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 asian people with a rate of 81.74%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $102,500 | $143,967 | $91,661 |
| Graduate Degree | $111,081 | $169,625 | $92,076 |
| High School Graduate | $51,250 | $76,932 | $35,489 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $53,333 | $0 | $52,143 |
| Overall | $96,717 | $126,964 | $75,271 |
| Some College | $61,406 | $87,006 | $50,449 |
$96,717
Average Earnings
$126,964
Average Male
$75,271
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.9% of Somers town residents speak only English, while 16.1% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 6.81% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16,179 | 563 | 3.48% |
| Multiple | 1,124 | 39 | 3.47% |
| Black | 428 | 20 | 4.67% |
| Asian | 1,072 | 8 | 0.75% |
3.04%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.62%
Male Poverty Rate
3.43%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Somers town is Black, with 4.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Somers town is Asian, with 0.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.58%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.59%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 4.79%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5.02% |
| Some College | 4.09% |
| High School | 2.8% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.88% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 15.9% |
| Female Employed | 1.47% |
| Male Employed | 0.76% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $206,667 | $249,746 |
| Households | $164,457 | $206,140 |
| Married Families | $238,294 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $85,391 | $100,864 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
65.5%
Male Marriage Rate
52.1%
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
732
Number of Veterans
649
Male Veterans
83
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 260 |
| Korea | 194 |
| Second Gulf War | 153 |
| First Gulf War | 18 |
| World War II | 12 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 415 |
| 65 to 74 | 144 |
| 18 to 34 | 115 |
| 35 to 54 | 48 |
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 625 | 4.45% |
| Asian | 95 | 9.94% |
| Hispanic | 33 | 1.69% |
| Black | 6 | 1.37% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 0.78% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.03%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.7%
Labor Force Participation
58.2%
Employment Rate
4.1%
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
71.91%
Born in Somers town
86.51%
Native Born
13.49%
Foreign Born
2.53%
Non Citizen
10.96%
Naturalized
86.51% of Somers town residents were born in the United States, with 71.91% having been born in New York. 2.53% 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 | 19,897 | -178 | -0.89% |
| 2028 | 20,075 | -178 | -0.88% |
| 2027 | 20,253 | -178 | -0.87% |
| 2026 | 20,431 | -178 | -0.86% |
| 2025 | 20,609 | -178 | -0.86% |
| 2024 | 20,787 | -178 | -0.85% |
| 2023 | 20,965 | -178 | -0.84% |
| 2022 | 21,143 | -209 | -0.98% |
| 2021 | 21,352 | -78 | -0.36% |
| 2020 | 21,430 | -179 | -0.83% |
| 2019 | 21,609 | -76 | -0.35% |
| 2018 | 21,685 | -70 | -0.32% |
| 2017 | 21,755 | 465 | 2.18% |
| 2016 | 21,290 | 54 | 0.25% |
| 2015 | 21,236 | 52 | 0.25% |
| 2014 | 21,184 | 218 | 1.04% |
| 2013 | 20,966 | 98 | 0.47% |
| 2012 | 20,868 | 25 | 0.12% |
| 2011 | 20,843 | 275 | 1.34% |
| 2010 | 20,568 | 0 | 0% |