Somerset County, Maryland Demographics 2026

Name: Somerset County, Maryland Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Somerset County, Maryland has a population of 24,822, the 23rd most populous county in Maryland. The median household income is $64,943 and the median home value is $173,200. The poverty rate is 16.4%.

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

Somerset County Quick Facts

Population 24,822

Median Household Income $64,943

Median Home Value $173,200

Poverty Rate 16.4%

Unemployment Rate 7.5%

Median Age 38.1 years

Homeownership Rate 73.1%

Affordability Ratio 2.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 19.4%

High School Graduation 86.7%

Cities/Places 11

Population 24,822 23rd of 24

Median Income $64,943 37% lower than state

Poverty Rate 16.4%

Unemployment 7.5%

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	24,685	24,822	+0.6%
Median household income	$52,462	$64,943	+23.8%
Median home value	$164,300	$173,200	+5.4%

Median Household Income

Somerset

$64,943

$103,678

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Somerset

$173,200

$419,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 25.2%

$25K-$50K 15.6%

$50K-$100K 31.1%

$100K+ 28.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

11.3%

$10K-$15K

4.7%

$15K-$20K

3.5%

$20K-$25K

5.6%

$25K-$30K

2.7%

$30K-$35K

4.7%

$35K-$40K

2.7%

$40K-$45K

4.4%

$45K-$50K

1.1%

$50K-$60K

6.2%

$60K-$75K

12.7%

$75K-$100K

12.2%

$100K-$125K

11.7%

$125K-$150K

5.4%

$150K-$200K

7.2%

$200K+

3.9%

Employment

7.5% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%

46.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 73.1%

Renter 26.9%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,013/mo 18.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

17.5%

18-34

28.2%

35-54

23.7%

55-74

23.8%

75+

6.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 68 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Somerset County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Princess Anne	3,569	$69,116	22.7%	$231,900
Crisfield	2,499	$50,139	20.5%	$137,900
Mount Vernon	1,067	$113,938	15.2%	$163,500
Eden	1,053	$39,559	12.3%	$54,000
West Pocomoke	548	N/A	3.1%	$165,300
Fairmount	440	$51,827	28.4%	$146,200
Smith Island	345	$90,385	9.6%	$109,200
Deal Island	341	$22,404	38.3%	$134,800
Chance	230	$66,711	4.3%	$259,100
Dames Quarter	226	$83,750	6.6%	$232,000
Frenchtown-Rumbly	52	$20,915	21.1%	$134,400

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Population Overview

Somerset County is located in Maryland with a total population of 24,822. It is the 23rd most populous county out of 24 in Maryland. The county encompasses 11 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Somerset County is 38.1 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 39.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Somerset County is $64,943. This is 37% lower than the state median of $103,678. It is also 20% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.4%. This is 73% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 7.5%. This is 53% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $173,200. Housing costs are 59% lower than the state median of $419,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Somerset County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Somerset County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 50.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 38.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.6%) is well below the state average of 12.5%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 6.5%.

Education

19.4% 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 55% lower than the state rate of 43.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.7%.

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 Maryland 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, Maryland?

Somerset County has a population of 24,822, making it the 23rd most populous county in Maryland.

What is the median income in Somerset County?

The median household income in Somerset County is $64,943 with a poverty rate of 16.4%.

How many cities are in Somerset County, Maryland?

Somerset County contains 11 Census-designated places.