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Somerset County

State:
Maine
County Seat:
Skowhegan

Somerset County's estimated 2025 population is 51,670 with a growth rate of 0.36% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Somerset County is the 9th largest county in Maine. The 2010 population was 52,217 and has seen a growth of -1.05% since that time.

51,670
Total Population
13
Population Density (mi²)
9
Population Rank (State)
184 0.36%
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 95.07% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Black or African American

Other race

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White48,34495.07%
Two or more races1,7923.52%
Black or African American2410.47%
Other race2150.42%
Asian1770.35%
Native American730.14%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander100.02%

Somerset County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Somerset County's average per capita income is $40,531. Household income levels show a median of $56,199. The poverty rate stands at 15.56%.

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$81,676$98,953
Families$72,186$89,139
Households$56,199$72,900
Non Families$32,304$44,131

$40,531

Average Income

$56,199

Median Household Income

15.56%

Poverty Rate