Somerset County, Maine
Total Population: 50,852
County Seat: Skowhegan
Median Home Value
$155,200
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$56,199
Across all households
Median Age
46.9 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
20.3%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
18.6%
65 Years and Over
22.6%
Male
49.8%
Female
50.2%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
99.3%
No Health Insurance
7.8%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
92.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
20.3%
Enrolled in College (18+)
4.0%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$56,199
Mean Household Income
$72,900
Per Capita Income
$32,452
Unemployment Rate (16+)
3.9%
In Labor Force (19–64)
71.7%
SNAP / Food Stamps
18.6%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$155,200
Median Rent
$887/mo
Total Housing Units
30,009
Owner-Occupied
77.3%
Renter-Occupied
22.7%
Vacancy Rate
24.2%
Married Couple Households
47.7%
Cohabiting Couple Households
10.6%
Male Householder, No Partner
17.9%
Female Householder, No Partner
23.8%
Average Household Size
2.20
Broadband Internet Access
85.3%
Housing Built Since 2010
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 23025.