Somerset County, Maryland Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 23rd-largest in Maryland

The population of Somerset County, Maryland is 24,685 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 23rd-largest county in Maryland. The median household income is $52,462, the median home value is $164,300, and the median age is 38.1.

The population of Somerset County has declined 4.6% since 2010 (26,464 → 25,241), a -0.34% annualized rate.

Somerset County within Maryland · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

24,685

Population

-0.34%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$52,462

Median Income

$164,300

Median Home Value

Somerset County covers 320 sq mi of land at 77.2 people per square mile.

About Somerset County, MD

The poverty rate is what most separates Somerset County from the typical county: 15.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 24,685 residents, Somerset County is a county in Maryland. It ranks #23 among counties in Maryland by population.

The typical household earns $52,462, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 15.7%, above the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $164,300, with typical rent around $938.

Degree attainment is on the lower side for US counties: 17.1% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%. Around 8.8% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 25 minutes each way.

The elevated poverty rate is the context for the rest of the profile in Somerset County: it pulls on median income, housing tenure, and the share of residents with a college degree.

Somerset County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Somerset County had a population of 26,464 in 2010 and 25,241 in 2024, a -4.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 26,464 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.33%.

Somerset County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

25,241

Population (2024)

26,464

Population (2010)

26,464

Peak (2010)

-0.33%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	26,464	-	-	estimate
2011	26,268	-196	-0.74%	estimate
2012	26,044	-224	-0.85%	estimate
2013	25,968	-76	-0.29%	estimate
2014	25,581	-387	-1.49%	estimate
2015	25,705	+124	+0.48%	estimate
2016	25,873	+168	+0.65%	estimate
2017	25,922	+49	+0.19%	estimate
2018	25,637	-285	-1.10%	estimate
2019	25,609	-28	-0.11%	estimate
2020	24,567	-1,042	-4.07%	estimate
2021	24,563	-4	-0.02%	estimate
2022	24,696	+133	+0.54%	estimate
2023	25,044	+348	+1.41%	estimate
2024	25,241	+197	+0.79%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	52.2%
Black or African American	39.5%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	3.4%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

38.1

Median Age

45.3%

Female

54.7%

Male

17.3%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

4.7%

5–9

4.6%

10–14

5.3%

15–19

7.7%

20–24

8.9%

25–34

14.7%

35–44

13.0%

45–54

10.8%

55–59

6.5%

60–64

6.5%

65–74

10.6%

75–84

4.8%

85+

1.9%

Children (under 15): 14.6% · Seniors (65+): 17.3%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$52,462$-49,190 vs state
Mean household income	$68,629
Per-capita income	$26,031
Poverty rate	15.7%+9.4% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.7%
Employment-to-population	44.1%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

30.3%

Public administration

9.2%

Construction

8.3%

Education & health care

7.6%

Finance & real estate

6.0%

Arts, entertainment & food

5.4%

Retail trade

4.8%

Manufacturing

4.8%

The largest employment sector in Somerset County is professional & business services, accounting for 30.3% of workers.

How residents commute

0.4%

Drive alone

4.0%

Carpool

74.1%

Public transit

8.8%

Work from home

24.5 min

Avg commute

Housing

$164,300$-233,400 vs state

Median home value

$938

Median rent

68.8%

Homeownership rate

10,916

Total housing units

76.0%

Occupied

24.0%

Vacant

31.2%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

96.6%

With health insurance

91.5%

With broadband internet

27.7%

Foreign-born

6.6%

Veterans (18+)

16.3%

With a disability

95.6%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

85.0%

High School+

17.1%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Somerset County, Maryland has a population of 24,685 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 23rd-largest county in Maryland. Population density is 77 people per square mile.

The population of Somerset County has declined 4.6% since 2010 (26,464 → 25,241), a -0.34% annualized rate.

The median household income in Somerset County, Maryland is $52,462, with mean (average) household income of $68,629 and per-capita income of $26,031. 15.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Somerset County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (52.2%), Black or African American (39.5%), Hispanic or Latino (3.4%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Somerset County, Maryland is 38.1 years. Residents are 45.3% female and 54.7% male.

The median home value in Somerset County is $164,300 and median monthly rent is $938. 68.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 10,916 total housing units, 24.0% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Somerset County, Maryland is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 30.3% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.7%.

Baltimore is among the largest cities associated with Somerset County, Maryland, with a population of 577,193.