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 $60,294 with a poverty rate of 33.5%. The median age in Somerville is 35.1 years: 32.4 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) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,672 | 49.39% |
| Black or African American | 1,504 | 44.43% |
| Two or more races | 162 | 4.79% |
| Other race | 31 | 0.92% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.44% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.03% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,124 | 2.76 | 54.5 | 45.5 |
| Married | 433 | 3.78 | 77.6 | 22.4 |
| Non Family | 395 | 1.1 | 39.5 | 60.5 |
| Female | 215 | 3.65 | 39.5 | 60.5 |
| Male | 81 | 3.1 | 44.4 | 55.6 |
3.57
Average Family Size
2.76
Average Household Size
54.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 272 | 12.84% |
| Associates Degree | 195 | 9.2% |
| Bachelors Degree | 299 | 14.11% |
| Graduate Degree | 50 | 2.36% |
| High School Graduate | 705 | 33.27% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 72 | 3.4% |
| Some College | 526 | 24.82% |
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 | 1,297 | 1,146 | 250 |
| Black | 709 | 553 | 99 |
| 2+ Races | 74 | 56 | 0 |
| Other Race | 26 | 7 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 23 | 4 | 0 |
| Native American | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 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 19.28%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $30,738 | $0 | $30,410 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $39,007 | $0 | $38,438 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,745 | $41,604 | $29,107 |
| Some College | $38,024 | $41,250 | $21,852 |
$36,745
Average Earnings
$41,604
Average Male
$29,107
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.26% of Somerville residents speak only English, while 0.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.42% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,457 | 723 | 49.62% |
| White | 1,515 | 273 | 18.02% |
| Multiple | 118 | 34 | 28.81% |
| Hispanic | 19 | 19 | 100% |
| Other | 26 | 19 | 73.08% |
33.5%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.66%
Male Poverty Rate
40.47%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Somerville is Hispanic, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Somerville is White, with 18.02% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.67%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.49%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 47.29%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 78.9% |
| High School | 19.97% |
| Some College | 19.47% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 13.95% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 66.67% |
| Female Employed | 24.22% |
| Male Employed | 5.4% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $47,983 | $76,178 |
| Households | $33,750 | $60,294 |
| Married Families | $95,625 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $17,188 | $26,206 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.6%
Male Marriage Rate
37.0%
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
193
Number of Veterans
175
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 49 |
| Second Gulf War | 42 |
| Vietnam | 34 |
| Korea | 16 |
| World War II | 8 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 109 |
| 75+ | 50 |
| 18 to 34 | 14 |
| 65 to 74 | 14 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 118 | 8.51% |
| Black | 66 | 7.39% |
| Native American | 9 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.94%
Veteran Poverty Rate
59.77%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.2%
Labor Force Participation
50%
Employment Rate
4.2%
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
77.87%
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 77.87% 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% |