Somerset County's estimated 2026 population is 25,635 with a growth rate of 0.77% 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 -3.13% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
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 and multiracial populations.
White (52.25%)
Black or African American (39.5%)
Two or more races (6.6%)
Other race (0.98%)
Asian (0.58%)
Native American (0.11%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,897 | 52.25% |
| Black or African American | 9,750 | 39.5% |
| Two or more races | 1,628 | 6.6% |
| Other race | 241 | 0.98% |
| Asian | 143 | 0.58% |
| Native American | 26 | 0.11% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
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%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $88,054 | - |
| Families | $70,366 | $84,879 |
| Households | $52,462 | $68,629 |
| Non Families | $25,962 | $38,441 |
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