Somerset County, Maryland

Total Population: 24,685

County Seat: Princess Anne

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Median Home Value

$164,300

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$52,462

Across all households

Median Age

38.1 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

17.1%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)51.2%
Black (Non-Hispanic)37.9%
Two or More Races5.4%
Hispanic or Latino4.5%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.6%
Other Race0.4%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

Under 18 Years

17.5%

65 Years and Over

17.3%

Male

54.7%

Female

45.3%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

97.4%

No Health Insurance

3.4%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

85.0%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

17.1%

Enrolled in College (18+)

12.6%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$52,462

Mean Household Income

$68,629

Per Capita Income

$26,031

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.7%

In Labor Force (19–64)

71.5%

SNAP / Food Stamps

27.5%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$164,300

Median Rent

$938/mo

Total Housing Units

10,916

Owner-Occupied

68.8%

Renter-Occupied

31.2%

Vacancy Rate

24.0%

Married Couple Households

41.8%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.4%

Male Householder, No Partner

19.4%

Female Householder, No Partner

32.4%

Average Household Size

2.37

Broadband Internet Access

83.5%

Housing Built Since 2010

9.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 24039.