Somerville is a town located in Fayette County Tennessee. Somerville has a 2024 population of 3,558. It is also the county seat of Fayette County. Somerville is currently growing at a rate of 0.94% annually and its population has increased by 3.85% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,426 in 2020.
The average household income in Somerville is $51,623 with a poverty rate of 32.08%. The median age in Somerville is 35.7 years: 37 years for males, and 35.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Somerville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,651 | 48.01% |
| White | 1,621 | 47.14% |
| Two or more races | 131 | 3.81% |
| Native American | 20 | 0.58% |
| Other race | 14 | 0.41% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.06% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,257 | 2.52 | 44.8 | 55.2 |
| Non Family | 512 | 1.1 | 33 | 67 |
| Married | 416 | 3.87 | 71.6 | 28.4 |
| Female | 234 | 3.3 | 31.6 | 68.4 |
| Male | 95 | 2.33 | 23.2 | 76.8 |
3.45
Average Family Size
2.52
Average Household Size
44.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 213 | 9.53% |
| Associates Degree | 213 | 9.53% |
| Bachelors Degree | 262 | 11.72% |
| Graduate Degree | 29 | 1.3% |
| High School Graduate | 865 | 38.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 92 | 4.11% |
| Some College | 562 | 25.13% |
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 | 1,332 | 1,165 | 252 |
| Black | 808 | 686 | 39 |
| 2+ Races | 73 | 57 | 0 |
| Native American | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| Other Race | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 0 |
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 white people with a rate of 18.92%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $34,607 | $76,094 | $33,179 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $38,008 | $0 | $35,917 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,502 | $44,342 | $29,632 |
| Some College | $38,929 | $43,443 | $22,321 |
$38,502
Average Earnings
$44,342
Average Male
$29,632
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.22% of Somerville residents speak only English, while 0.78% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.41% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,598 | 793 | 49.62% |
| White | 1,478 | 232 | 15.7% |
32.08%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.19%
Male Poverty Rate
43.8%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Somerville is Black, with 49.62% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Somerville is White, with 15.7% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.5%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 45.69%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 65.04% |
| High School | 24% |
| Some College | 18.19% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 15% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 25.8% |
| Male Employed | 1.98% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $46,418 | $68,154 |
| Households | $31,063 | $51,623 |
| Married Families | $97,813 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $17,016 | $25,486 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.3%
Male Marriage Rate
36.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
211
Number of Veterans
200
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 91 |
| Second Gulf War | 56 |
| Vietnam | 28 |
| Korea | 19 |
| World War II | 16 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 129 |
| 75+ | 44 |
| 65 to 74 | 27 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 116 | 8.52% |
| Black | 84 | 8.28% |
| Native American | 11 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
21.21%
Veteran Poverty Rate
60.61%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.1%
Labor Force Participation
46.2%
Employment Rate
1.8%
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
80.95%
Born in Somerville
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Somerville residents were born in the United States, with 80.95% having been born in Tennessee. 0% 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 | 3,723 | 33 | 0.89% |
| 2028 | 3,690 | 33 | 0.9% |
| 2027 | 3,657 | 33 | 0.91% |
| 2026 | 3,624 | 33 | 0.92% |
| 2025 | 3,591 | 33 | 0.93% |
| 2024 | 3,558 | 33 | 0.94% |
| 2023 | 3,525 | 110 | 3.22% |
| 2022 | 3,415 | -19 | -0.55% |
| 2021 | 3,434 | 8 | 0.23% |
| 2020 | 3,426 | 165 | 5.06% |
| 2019 | 3,261 | -14 | -0.43% |
| 2018 | 3,275 | -31 | -0.94% |
| 2017 | 3,306 | 110 | 3.44% |
| 2016 | 3,196 | 45 | 1.43% |
| 2015 | 3,151 | -41 | -1.28% |
| 2014 | 3,192 | 83 | 2.67% |
| 2013 | 3,109 | -47 | -1.49% |
| 2012 | 3,156 | -4 | -0.13% |
| 2011 | 3,160 | 48 | 1.54% |
| 2010 | 3,112 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,519 | -1,204 | -32.34% |