Somerset County, MD Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Somerset County | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,269 | 6,103,597 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 41.4 | 492.0 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.68% | 0.50% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 37.3 | 37.9 | 37.1 |
| Households | 8,296 | 2,338,890 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Somerset County declined by 4.8% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 24,685 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Somerset County has a the economy index of F, which means it scores poorly in the economy.
| Metric | Somerset County | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $53,904 | $101,971 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.22% | 4.27% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.7% | 4.9% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Somerset County is about 47% lower than in Maryland.
Housing
| Metric | Somerset County | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $77,825 | $285,029 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $938 | $1,661 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 68.8% | 67.5% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Somerset County is about 6.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $938 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Somerset County spend about 42 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 175 hours, about 7.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Somerset County | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.9 | 28.8 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 41.9 | 57.5 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 175 | 240 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,410 | $7,433 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 8.8% | 17.2% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,948 | 16,437 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 692 | 2,353 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Maryland:
Allegany County (17.5 min), Wicomico County (17.8 min), Talbot County (18.3 min).
Slowest:
Charles County (41.7 min), Calvert County (35.3 min), Prince George's County (32.6 min).
The average commute time in Somerset County is 21 minutes, shorter than the 29 minutes in Maryland.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Somerset County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Somerset County | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.2% | 39.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.37 | 2.58 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Maryland:
Howard County (0.5), Montgomery County (0.5), Talbot County (0.4).
Lowest:
Somerset County (0.2), Caroline County (0.2), Allegany County (0.2).
Health
Somerset County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Somerset County | Maryland Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 74.9 | 78.4 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 18.1% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 21.4% | 15.9% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Maryland:
Montgomery County (0.8), Howard County (0.8), Frederick County (0.8).
Lowest:
Baltimore city (0.8), Somerset County (0.8), Dorchester County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Somerset County, Maryland.
What is the population of Somerset County, Maryland?
The population of Somerset County, Maryland is 25,269, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Somerset County, Maryland?
The population density of Somerset County, Maryland is 41.4 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Somerset County, Maryland?
The median household income in Somerset County, Maryland is $53,904, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Somerset County, Maryland?
The median home price in Somerset County, Maryland is $77,825, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Somerset County, Maryland?
The unemployment rate in Somerset County, Maryland is 5.7%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.