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Somerset County, Pennsylvania Demographics 2026

Somerset County, Pennsylvania has a population of 73,255, the 37th most populous county in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $59,378 and the median home value is $130,600. The poverty rate is 11.2%.

Somerset County Quick Facts

Population 73,255
Median Household Income $59,378
Median Home Value $130,600
Poverty Rate 11.2%
Unemployment Rate 5.3%
Median Age 47.0 years
Homeownership Rate 80.3%
Affordability Ratio 2.2x
Bachelor's Degree+ 17.3%
High School Graduation 90.0%
Cities/Places 23
Population 73,255 37th of 67
Median Income $59,378 22% lower state
Poverty Rate 11.2%
Unemployment 5.3%

Economy & Housing

Employment

5.3% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3% | National: 5.2%
55.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 80.3%
Renter 19.7%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
2.2x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

12out of 100
Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 43 | National average: 60

Education

Cities & Places in Somerset County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Somerset borough5,984$41,78219.5%$144,400
Windber borough3,901$52,56012.4%$99,000
Boswell borough1,413$48,50020.9%$86,300
Jennerstown borough1,153$61,4109.2%$192,400
Central City borough1,055$46,56315.7%$72,700
Paint borough1,031$42,67921.9%$94,900
Rockwood borough792$49,06313.5%$85,600
New Berlin borough720$85,2509.4%$194,500
Hooversville borough655$41,25015.7%$77,900
Salisbury borough594$74,5836.1%$158,600
Confluence borough592$53,75013.6%$130,000
Garrett borough429$55,89310.9%$81,700
Stoystown borough365$58,7508.5%$101,000
Indian Lake borough342$113,1252.9%$405,300
Addison borough250$61,2507.6%$168,100
Ursina borough216$35,83321.0%$90,000
Benson borough166$65,8654.8%$83,300
Shanksville borough164$56,2509.2%$97,000
Wellersburg borough157$55,31311.5%$106,300
New Baltimore borough128$78,0003.9%$98,800
Casselman borough62$93,7500.0%$104,200
Seven Springs borough42$41,0007.3%N/A
Callimont borough27$91,8757.4%$187,500

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Population Overview

Somerset County is located in Pennsylvania with a total population of 73,255. It is the 37th most populous county out of 67 in Pennsylvania. The county encompasses 23 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Somerset County is 47.0 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 40.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Somerset County is $59,378. This is 22% lower than the state median of $76,081. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 24% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.2%. This is 5% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. This is 1% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $130,600. Housing costs are 46% lower than the state median of $240,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Somerset County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Somerset County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.8% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 1.9%. The Black or African American population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 8.4%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 3.7%.

Education

17.3% 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 50% lower than the state rate of 34.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.0%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Somerset County, Pennsylvania?

Somerset County has a population of 73,255, making it the 37th most populous county in Pennsylvania.

What is the median income in Somerset County?

The median household income in Somerset County is $59,378 with a poverty rate of 11.2%.

How many cities are in Somerset County, Pennsylvania?

Somerset County contains 23 Census-designated places.