Somerset town is located in Niagara County New York. Somerset town has a 2024 population of 2,538. Somerset town is currently declining at a rate of -0.67% annually and its population has decreased by -2.2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,595 in 2020.
The average household income in Somerset town is $79,861 with a poverty rate of 14.42%. The median age in Somerset town is 42.9 years: 45.8 years for males, and 39.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Somerset town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,588 | 84.3% |
| Black or African American | 224 | 7.3% |
| Two or more races | 146 | 4.76% |
| Native American | 73 | 2.38% |
| Asian | 34 | 1.11% |
| Other race | 5 | 0.16% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,138 | 2.66 | 87.7 | 12.3 |
| Married | 700 | 3.16 | 93.4 | 6.6 |
| Non Family | 289 | 1.27 | 77.9 | 22.1 |
| Male | 85 | 3.01 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 64 | 3.03 | 53.1 | 46.9 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.66
Average Household Size
87.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 167 | 7.78% |
| Associates Degree | 342 | 15.94% |
| Bachelors Degree | 178 | 8.29% |
| Graduate Degree | 133 | 6.2% |
| High School Graduate | 793 | 36.95% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 49 | 2.28% |
| Some College | 484 | 22.55% |
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 | 1,834 | 1,691 | 303 |
| Black | 167 | 149 | 0 |
| Native American | 63 | 22 | 6 |
| 2+ Races | 43 | 43 | 0 |
| Asian | 34 | 24 | 2 |
| Hispanic | 21 | 17 | 0 |
| Other Race | 5 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 16.52%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,813 | $105,781 | $38,839 |
| Graduate Degree | $54,943 | $53,036 | $80,096 |
| High School Graduate | $43,889 | $44,792 | $38,984 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,784 | $43,125 | $37,292 |
| Overall | $43,040 | $49,464 | $38,773 |
| Some College | $40,598 | $42,011 | $36,364 |
$43,040
Average Earnings
$49,464
Average Male
$38,773
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.2% of Somerset town residents speak only English, while 4.8% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 2.28% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,570 | 302 | 11.75% |
| Multiple | 146 | 50 | 34.25% |
| Black | 224 | 43 | 19.2% |
| Native | 73 | 41 | 56.16% |
| Hispanic | 75 | 31 | 41.33% |
| Other | 5 | 4 | 80% |
| Asian | 34 | 2 | 5.88% |
14.42%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.02%
Male Poverty Rate
13.85%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Somerset town is Other, with 80% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Somerset town is Asian, with 5.88% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.85%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.4%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.89% |
| High School | 15.51% |
| Some College | 6.66% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.25% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 10.26% |
| Female Employed | 4.13% |
| Male Employed | 2.13% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,453 | $87,031 |
| Households | $65,313 | $79,861 |
| Married Families | $76,711 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,750 | $47,547 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.2%
Male Marriage Rate
58.6%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
192
Number of Veterans
153
Male Veterans
39
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 53 |
| First Gulf War | 44 |
| Second Gulf War | 43 |
| Korea | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 62 |
| 65 to 74 | 52 |
| 75+ | 35 |
| 55 to 64 | 29 |
| 18 to 34 | 14 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 186 | 9.62% |
| Native American | 6 | 9.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.23%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.73%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.7%
Labor Force Participation
55%
Employment Rate
3.1%
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
81.99%
Born in Somerset town
95.8%
Native Born
4.2%
Foreign Born
0.98%
Non Citizen
3.22%
Naturalized
95.8% of Somerset town residents were born in the United States, with 81.99% having been born in New York. 0.98% 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 | 2,453 | -17 | -0.69% |
| 2028 | 2,470 | -17 | -0.68% |
| 2027 | 2,487 | -17 | -0.68% |
| 2026 | 2,504 | -17 | -0.67% |
| 2025 | 2,521 | -17 | -0.67% |
| 2024 | 2,538 | -17 | -0.67% |
| 2023 | 2,555 | -17 | -0.66% |
| 2022 | 2,572 | -14 | -0.54% |
| 2021 | 2,586 | -9 | -0.35% |
| 2020 | 2,595 | 46 | 1.8% |
| 2019 | 2,549 | -12 | -0.47% |
| 2018 | 2,561 | -3 | -0.12% |
| 2017 | 2,564 | -7 | -0.27% |
| 2016 | 2,571 | -12 | -0.46% |
| 2015 | 2,583 | -8 | -0.31% |
| 2014 | 2,591 | -17 | -0.65% |
| 2013 | 2,608 | -15 | -0.57% |
| 2012 | 2,623 | -19 | -0.72% |
| 2011 | 2,642 | -13 | -0.49% |
| 2010 | 2,655 | 0 | 0% |