2023 ACS Census Data · Population 50,852
Somerset County is a mid-sized county in Maine with a population of 50,852. The median household income is $56,199, 14% below the national average. The poverty rate is 15.6%, median home value is $155,200, and 20.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
50,852
2023 estimate
Rank #1000 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$56,199
Household
Rank #2260 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$155,200
Owner-occupied
Rank #1902 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
20.3%
Adults 25+
Rank #1840 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.2%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
1.5%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
2.2%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
9.0%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
16% below Maine avg·14% below national avg
Poverty Rate
27% below Maine avg·4% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
6% below Maine avg·4% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$32,452
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
15.6%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
55.5%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
34% below Maine avg·26% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
9% below Maine avg·4% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
1% above Maine avg·6% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
6% above Maine avg·5% below national avg
Housing Units
30,009
Households
22,737
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.2
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,245
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
85.3%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
28 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
36% below Maine avg·16% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
1% below Maine avg·5% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
15.1%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
10.0%
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