Somerset County, MD

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    2024 Population
    24,822
    US Senator
    Chris Van Hollen
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Angela Alsobrooks
    Democratic Party
    2024 Poverty Rate
    16.4%
    18.7% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $64,943
    23.8% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $173,200
    5.42% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    8,981
    2.66% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Somerset County, MD reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    96.8% of the residents in Somerset County, MD are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Somerset County, MD are University of Maryland Eastern Shore (406 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Somerset County, MD was $173,200, and the homeownership rate was 73.1%.

    Most people in Somerset County, MD drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Somerset County, MD was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Somerset County, MD is home to a population of 24.8k people, from which 96.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 5% of Somerset County, MD residents were born outside of the country (1.24k people).

    In 2024, there were 1.32 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (12.6k people) in Somerset County, MD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.56k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.01k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    96.8%
    2024 Citizenship
    97.7%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 96.8% of Somerset County, MD residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Somerset County, MD was 97.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Somerset County, MD
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      12.6k ± 102
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      9.56k ± 326
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      1.01k ± 342
    4.61%
    Hispanic Population
    1.14k people

    In 2024, there were 1.32 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (12.6k people) in Somerset County, MD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.56k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.01k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    4.61% of the people in Somerset County, MD are hispanic (1.14k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Somerset County, MD as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Maryland.
    Most Common Origin
    1. El Salvador
      133,677 ± 8,879 people
    2. India
      61,989 ± 6,082 people
    3. Nigeria
      50,832 ± 5,513 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Maryland was El Salvador, the natal country of 133,677 Maryland residents, followed by India with 61,989 and Nigeria with 50,832.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    5%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    1.24k people
    3.64%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    898 people

    As of 2024, 5% of Somerset County, MD residents (1.24k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Somerset County, MD was 3.64%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      439 ± 142
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      247 ± 139
    3. Gulf War (2001-)
      190 ± 98

    Somerset County, MD has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.78 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    96.4% of the population of Somerset County, MD has health coverage, with 41.3% on employee plans, 27% on Medicaid, 13.3% on Medicare, 13.2% on non-group plans, and 1.53% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Somerset County, MD see 2,732 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,732 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 455 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 304 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    2,732 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Somerset County, MD

    Primary care physicians in Somerset County, MD see an average of 2,732 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,732 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.2% under 18 years, 22.9% between 18 and 34 years, 34.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.6% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

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    Uninsured People

    3.62%
    Uninsured
    41.3%
    Employer Coverage
    27%
    Medicaid
    13.3%
    Medicare
    13.2%
    Non-Group
    1.53%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Somerset County, MD grew by 6.46% from 3.4% to 3.62%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Somerset County, MD changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.25 in Somerset County, MD.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 43.6% in Somerset County, MD.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 6.14% in Somerset County, MD.

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    Economy

    The economy of Somerset County, MD employs 8.98k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Somerset County, MD were Educational Services (1,379 people), Retail Trade (1,309 people), and Public Administration (1,052 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($142,868), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($84,792), and Wholesale Trade ($63,869).

    Employment

    Occupations

    8.98k
    2024 Value
    ± 757
    −2.66%
    1 Year decline
    ± 12.3%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Somerset County, MD declined at a rate of −2.66%, from 9.23k employees to 8.98k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Somerset County, MD, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,280 people), Sales & Related Occupations (963 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (670 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Somerset County, MD.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    8.98k
    2024 Value
    ± 757
    −2.66%
    1 Year decline
    ± 12.3%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Somerset County, MD declined at a rate of −2.66%, from 9.23k employees to 8.98k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Somerset County, MD, are Educational Services (1,379 people), Retail Trade (1,309 people), and Public Administration (1,052 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Somerset County, MD, though some of these residents may live in Somerset County, MD and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $44,600
    Median earning men ± $5,797
    $41,561
    Median earning women ± $2,348

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($177,375), Public Administration ($79,107), and Wholesale Trade ($64,583).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($250,001), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($72,813), and Wholesale Trade ($58,500).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    0.617%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 2.69M people employed in Maryland. This represents a 0.617% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.9%.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 41
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    2. 32
      Construction
    3. 25
      Retail Trade

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $58.8k
      Wholesale Trade
    2. $42.4k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    3. $21.2k
      Manufacturing

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Maryland went to Kamala Harris with 62.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.1%), followed by Jill Stein (1.09%).

    Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks are the senators currently representing the state of Maryland. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Maryland is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Somerset County, MD. Showing the available data for Maryland.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (62.6%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (34.1%)
      Republican Party
    3. Jill Stein (1.09%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Maryland went to Kamala Harris with 62.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (34.1%), followed by Jill Stein (1.09%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Maryland for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Maryland

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    Chris Van Hollen
    Senator from Maryland3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2017
    Angela Alsobrooks
    Senator from Maryland1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2025

    Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks are the senators currently representing Maryland.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Somerset County, MD awarded 406 degrees. The student population of Somerset County, MD in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 1,367 male students and 1,810 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Somerset County, MD are Black or African American (262 and 67.2%), White (64 and 16.4%), Two or More Races (19 and 4.87%), and Unknown (16 and 4.1%).

    The largest universities in Somerset County, MD by number of degrees awarded are University of Maryland Eastern Shore (406 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Somerset County, MD are Physical Therapy (30 and 7.39%), General Biological Sciences (30 and 7.39%), and Pharmacy (28 and 6.9%).

    The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $5,750 for in-state students and $16,796 for out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Somerset County, MD, the percentage of applicants admitted was 96.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 8.63%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 3,177 (43% men and 57% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 3,177 students enrolled in Somerset County, MD, 43% men and 57% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 2,151 records, of which 57.3% were women and 42.7% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Biological Sciences
      30 degrees awarded
    2. Criminal Justice - Police Science
      23 degrees awarded
    3. Kinesiology & Exercise Science
      20 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Somerset County, MD was General Biological Sciences with 30 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Somerset County, MD according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    University of Maryland Eastern Shore
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    406 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Maryland Eastern Shore with 406 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 160 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Somerset County, MD, which is 0.65 times less than the 246 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 262 degrees mean that there were 4.09 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 64 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Public, 4-year or above ($5,750) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($3,326) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($2,020) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Somerset County, MD was $173,200 in 2024, which is 0.521 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $164,300 to $173,200, a 5.42% increase. The homeownership rate in Somerset County, MD is 73.1%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Somerset County, MD have an average commute time of 24.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Somerset County, MD is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 19.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Somerset County, MD. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 2.14%.

    Housing

    Property

    $173,200
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$13,009
    $6,104
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$585

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Somerset County, MD the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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    Rent vs Own

    73.1%
    Homeownership
    2024
    61.6%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 73.1% of the housing units in Somerset County, MD were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 68.8%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $64,943
    Median Household Income
    ± $8,347
    8.35k
    Number of Households
    ± 674

    In 2024, the median household income of the 8.35k households in Somerset County, MD grew to $64,943 from the previous year's value of $52,462.

    The following chart displays the households in Somerset County, MD distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Somerset County, MD is from Maryland.
    0.448
    2024 Wage GINI in Maryland
    0.451
    2023 Wage GINI in Maryland

    In 2024, the income inequality in Maryland was 0.448 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.523% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Maryland was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Maryland in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (75.6%)
    2. Carpooled (10.4%)
    3. Worked At Home (9.21%)

    In 2024, 75.6% of workers in Somerset County, MD drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.4%) and those who worked at home (9.21%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    24.5 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Somerset County, MD have a shorter commute time (24.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.02% of the workforce in Somerset County, MD have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Somerset County, MD distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Somerset County, MD have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 19.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Somerset County, MD. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 2.14%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    16.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Somerset County, MD (3.25k out of 19.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 18 - 24.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Somerset County, MD is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 26.7% of the children was living in poverty in Somerset County, MD. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 8.5%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 357 in Somerset County, MD. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 19.5% per 100,000 population.

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