Somerville, Ohio Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Somerville, Ohio had a total population of 208, the 1112th largest community in Ohio, with a median household income of $58,438, which is 18% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 8.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x.
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 | 321 | 208 | -35.2% |
| Median home value | $111,100 | $103,800 | -6.6% |
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: 41 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Somerville Rankings in Ohio
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Other Cities in Butler County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | 63,468 | $55,166 | 19.6% | $165,200 |
| Middletown | 51,617 | $57,102 | 17.1% | $164,400 |
| Oxford | 21,753 | $40,764 | 45.5% | $238,000 |
| Monroe | 15,401 | $105,250 | 4.5% | $282,400 |
| Trenton | 13,583 | $80,635 | 7.2% | $234,900 |
| Beckett Ridge | 9,496 | $116,425 | 5.2% | $327,400 |
| Four Bridges | 3,417 | $121,764 | 7.1% | $589,500 |
| Ross | 2,601 | $64,522 | 11.2% | $243,000 |
| New Miami | 2,223 | $43,281 | 26.0% | $112,200 |
| Wetherington | 1,138 | $167,625 | 8.2% | $611,200 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandt | 210 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 18.6% |
| Nashport | 206 | N/A | N/A | 30.9% | 8.3% |
| West Leipsic | 216 | $61,458 | $96,900 | 12.9% | 24.5% |
| Parral | 205 | $65,000 | $169,000 | 9.9% | 21.0% |
| Conesville | 211 | $51,250 | $98,600 | 11.1% | 6.2% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 208, 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 Ohio, within Butler County. The total population is 208. It ranks as the 1112th most populous out of 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio.
Age Demographics
The median age in Somerville is 33.5 years. This is 16% lower than the state median of 39.7 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Somerville is $58,438. This is 18% lower than the state median of $71,389. It is also 28% lower than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Somerville. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Somerville, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $103,800. Housing costs are 52% lower than the state median of $214,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Somerville is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 57.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% lower than the state average of 67.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Somerville was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 99.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
8.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 75% lower than the state rate of 31.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 78.1%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Somerville, Ohio 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 Ohio state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,264 Census-designated places in Ohio. 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, Ohio?
Somerville, Ohio has a population of 208 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Somerville, OH?
The median household income in Somerville is $58,438, which is 28% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Somerville, OH?
The ACS sample for Somerville recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Somerville, Ohio?
Somerville's population is 99.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Somerville, OH?
The median home value in Somerville is $103,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.8x.
How educated is Somerville, Ohio?
8.0% of adults (25+) in Somerville hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.