Somerville, Alabama Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Somerville, Alabama had a total population of 921, the 334th largest town in Alabama, with a median household income of $49,261, which is 23% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 18.6%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Somerville Quick Facts
How Somerville Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 692 | 921 | +33.1% |
| Median household income | $44,783 | $49,261 | +10.0% |
| Median home value | $114,100 | $144,800 | +26.9% |
How Somerville Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 53 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Somerville Rankings in Alabama
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Other Cities in Morgan County
Cities Similar to Somerville
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywood | 942 | $51,071 | $113,200 | 7.1% | 13.6% |
| Pisgah | 923 | $54,167 | $134,400 | 29.7% | 20.1% |
| Woodville | 947 | $54,000 | $184,600 | 15.4% | 10.9% |
| Littleville | 932 | $55,817 | $142,400 | 14.5% | 11.4% |
| Vandiver | 990 | $49,783 | $104,600 | 11.2% | 17.9% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 921, Somerville's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Somerville is a small community located in Alabama, within Morgan County. The total population is 921. It ranks as the 334th most populous out of 592 Census-designated places in Alabama.
Age Demographics
The median age in Somerville is 44.3 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 39.3 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Somerville is $49,261. This is 23% lower than the state median of $63,999. It is also 39% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.6%. This is 19% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.0%. This is 36% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $144,800. Housing costs are 31% lower than the state median of $209,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Somerville is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 58.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% lower than the state average of 70.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Somerville has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.6%. The Black or African American population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 25.6%.
Education
11.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 61% lower than the state rate of 28.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.2%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Somerville, Alabama is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Alabama state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 592 Census-designated places in Alabama. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Somerville, Alabama?
Somerville, Alabama has a population of 921 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Somerville, AL?
The median household income in Somerville is $49,261, which is 39% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Somerville, AL?
The poverty rate in Somerville is 18.6%. This means approximately 171 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Somerville, Alabama?
Somerville's population is 88.7% White, 1.5% Black, 4.6% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Somerville, AL?
The median home value in Somerville is $144,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.9x.
How educated is Somerville, Alabama?
11.2% of adults (25+) in Somerville hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 4.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.