Somerset County, Maine Demographics 2026

Name: Somerset County, Maine Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Somerset County, Maine has a population of 50,959, the 9th most populous county in Maine. The median household income is $58,179 and the median home value is $166,900. The poverty rate is 14.2%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Somerset County Quick Facts

Population 50,959

Median Household Income $58,179

Median Home Value $166,900

Poverty Rate 14.2%

Unemployment Rate 3.5%

Median Age 47.0 years

Homeownership Rate 77.4%

Affordability Ratio 2.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 21.1%

High School Graduation 93.2%

Cities/Places 9

Population 50,959 9th of 16

Median Income $58,179 22% lower than state

Poverty Rate 14.2%

Unemployment 3.5%

How Somerset County 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	50,852	50,959	+0.2%
Median household income	$56,199	$58,179	+3.5%
Median home value	$155,200	$166,900	+7.5%

Median Household Income

Somerset

$58,179

$74,733

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Somerset

$166,900

$296,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 19.2%

$25K-$50K 25.2%

$50K-$100K 31.3%

$100K+ 24.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.5%

$10K-$15K

5.6%

$15K-$20K

4.2%

$20K-$25K

4.9%

$25K-$30K

5.5%

$30K-$35K

5.8%

$35K-$40K

5.6%

$40K-$45K

4.6%

$45K-$50K

3.7%

$50K-$60K

7.0%

$60K-$75K

9.8%

$75K-$100K

14.5%

$100K-$125K

9.6%

$125K-$150K

5.6%

$150K-$200K

5.1%

$200K+

4.1%

Employment

3.5% Unemployment Rate State: 3.8%|National: 5.2%

55.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 77.4%

Renter 22.6%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $910/mo 18.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

18.4%

18-34

18.0%

35-54

24.3%

55-74

30.4%

75+

8.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 19 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Somerset County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Skowhegan	6,662	$45,388	14.8%	$156,400
Pittsfield	3,084	$61,458	18.1%	$162,100
Madison	2,676	$61,698	13.0%	$163,900
Fairfield	2,356	$52,409	16.8%	$139,600
Norridgewock	1,378	$66,761	10.4%	$147,600
Anson	680	$87,770	8.7%	$100,400
Bingham	564	$34,688	16.4%	$104,500
Hartland	561	$52,857	28.2%	$78,600
North Anson	445	$60,298	6.1%	$143,200

Explore Maine Rankings

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Population Overview

Somerset County is located in Maine with a total population of 50,959. It is the 9th most populous county out of 16 in Maine. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Somerset County is 47.0 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 44.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Somerset County is $58,179. This is 22% lower than the state median of $74,733. It is also 28% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.2%. This is 32% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 7% lower than the state rate of 3.8%. The median home value is $166,900. Housing costs are 44% lower than the state median of $296,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Somerset County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 74.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Somerset County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.8% 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 1.8%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.1%.

Education

21.1% 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 42% lower than the state rate of 36.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Somerset County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Maine and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Somerset County, Maine?

Somerset County has a population of 50,959, making it the 9th most populous county in Maine.

What is the median income in Somerset County?

The median household income in Somerset County is $58,179 with a poverty rate of 14.2%.

How many cities are in Somerset County, Maine?

Somerset County contains 9 Census-designated places.