Somerset County, Maine

Total Population: 50,852

County Seat: Skowhegan

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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

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)94.5%
Two or More Races3.0%
Hispanic or Latino1.4%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.5%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.3%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
Other Race0.1%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

92.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

20.3%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.0%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 23025.