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Somerset County

State:
Maryland
County Seat:
Princess Anne

Somerset County's estimated 2025 population is 25,514 with a growth rate of 1.2% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Somerset County is the 23rd largest county in Maryland. The 2010 population was 26,464 and has seen a growth of -3.59% since that time.

25,514
Total Population
80
Population Density (miĀ²)
23
Population Rank (State)
302 1.2%
Annual Population Growth

Somerset County Population

Somerset County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Somerset County includes 52.25% White, 39.5% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Other race

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White12,89752.25%
Black or African American9,75039.5%
Two or more races1,6286.6%
Other race2410.98%
Asian1430.58%
Native American260.11%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

Somerset County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Somerset County's average per capita income is $36,409. Household income levels show a median of $52,462. The poverty rate stands at 20.12%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$88,054-
Families$70,366$84,879
Households$52,462$68,629
Non Families$25,962$38,441

$36,409

Average Income

$52,462

Median Household Income

20.12%

Poverty Rate