Census ACS · #479 μSA
Somerset Metro Area
The Somerset, Pa Micropolitan Statistical Area has 73,255 residents. The median household income is $59,378 and the median home value is $130,600.
73,255
Population
68
People / sq mi
$59,378
Median Income
$130,600
Median Home Value
The Somerset CBSA covers 1,075 sq mi of land at 68.1 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 94.5% |
| Black or African American | 1.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% |
Economy & Income
$59,378
Median Household Income
$31,736
Per Capita Income
7.3%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment
Housing
$130,600
Median Home Value
$749
Median Rent
80.3%
Homeownership
Education
90.1%
High School+
17.3%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.2%
Drive Alone
7.5%
Work From Home
25.2 min
Avg Commute
13.2%
Foreign Born
Somerset spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Somerset, Pa Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 73,255 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #479 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Somerset metro area is $59,378, with a per capita income of $31,736.
The Somerset, Pa CBSA spans the state of Pennsylvania.
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Data for the Somerset, Pa CBSA (43740) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Homeownership is the standout figure in Somerset: 80.3% of homes are owner-occupied, higher than the national rate. Somerset is a metro area in PA with a population of 73,255.
Median household income is $59,378, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 7.3%, is on the lower side for US metro areas and below the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $130,600, with typical rent around $749.
Degree attainment is on the lower side for US metro areas: 17.3% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%.
The ownership rate anchors the housing story in Somerset, and tends to move with the age structure and home-value figures above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.