Somerset County, Maine Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Somerset County is located in Maine with a total population of 50,852. It is the 9th most populous county out of 16 in Maine.

Age Demographics

The median age in Somerset County is 46.9 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 44.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Somerset County is $56,199. This is 22% lower than the state median of $71,773. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 28% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.6%. This is 44% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. The median home value is $155,200. Housing costs are 42% lower than the state median of $266,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Somerset County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 74.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Somerset County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.5%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 1.6%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.1%.

Education

20.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 43% lower than the state rate of 35.3%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.8%.