Somerset County's estimated 2026 population is 71,936 with a growth rate of -0.14% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Somerset County is the 37th largest county in Pennsylvania. The 2010 population was 77,763 and has seen a growth of -7.49% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Somerset County includes 94.52% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (94.52%)
Two or more races (2.53%)
Black or African American (1.94%)
Asian (0.51%)
Other race (0.38%)
Native American (0.11%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 69,242 | 94.52% |
| Two or more races | 1,856 | 2.53% |
| Black or African American | 1,418 | 1.94% |
| Asian | 377 | 0.51% |
| Other race | 280 | 0.38% |
| Native American | 81 | 0.11% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Somerset County's average per capita income is $40,452. Household income levels show a median of $59,378. The poverty rate stands at 11.18%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $83,677 | $98,037 |
| Families | $76,899 | $90,618 |
| Households | $59,378 | $75,974 |
| Non Families | $32,711 | $46,446 |
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