Somerset County, ME 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 | Maine Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 51,325 | 1,383,146 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 12.5 | 39.1 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.14% | 0.50% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 48.1 | 43.7 | 37.1 |
| Households | 22,737 | 589,061 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Somerset County declined by 0.6% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 50,852 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Somerset County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Somerset County | Maine Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,812 | $72,025 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.73% | 5.08% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9% | 3.9% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Somerset County is about 23% lower than in Maine.
Housing
| Metric | Somerset County | Maine Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $154,421 | $248,766 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $886 | $1,084 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 77.3% | 74.0% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Somerset County is about 14.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $886 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Somerset County spend about 45 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 187 hours, about 7.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Somerset County | Maine Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.5 | 20.7 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 45.0 | 41.5 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 187 | 173 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,809 | $5,355 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 10.1% | 14.1% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,181 | 4,904 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 431 | 1,015 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Maine:
Aroostook County (13.9 min), Knox County (16.3 min), Washington County (16.7 min).
Slowest:
York County (23.5 min), Oxford County (23.3 min), Somerset County (22.5 min).
The average commute time in Somerset County is 22 minutes, longer than the 21 minutes in Maine.
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 D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Somerset County | Maine Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.8% | 31.9% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.20 | 2.27 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Maine:
Cumberland County (0.4), Sagadahoc County (0.3), Hancock County (0.3).
Lowest:
Somerset County (0.2), Piscataquis County (0.2), Aroostook County (0.2).
Health
Somerset County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Somerset County | Maine Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.7 | 78.2 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 16.5% | 13.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 22.7% | 18.8% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Maine:
Cumberland County (0.8), York County (0.8), Sagadahoc County (0.8).
Lowest:
Washington County (0.8), Piscataquis County (0.8), Aroostook County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Somerset County, Maine.
What is the population of Somerset County, Maine?
The population of Somerset County, Maine is 51,325, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Somerset County, Maine?
The population density of Somerset County, Maine is 12.5 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, Maine?
The median household income in Somerset County, Maine is $55,812, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Somerset County, Maine?
The median home price in Somerset County, Maine is $154,421, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Somerset County, Maine?
The unemployment rate in Somerset County, Maine is 3.9%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.