Somerset County, Maryland
County
Overview
- County Name
- Somerset County
- State
- Maryland
- FIPS Code
- 24039
- State FIPS
- 24
- County FIPS
- 039
Geography
- Land Area
- 319.75 sq mi
- Water Area
- 290.60 sq mi
- Total Area
- 610.35 sq mi
- Latitude
- 38.074450
- Longitude
- -75.853323
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 24,021
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 19,718
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 23,089 | 96.1% |
| Hispanic | 930 | 3.9% |
| White | 12,728 | 53.0% |
| Black | 9,107 | 37.9% |
| Asian | 187 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 59 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 88 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 19,242 | 97.6% |
| Hispanic | 475 | 2.4% |
| White | 10,753 | 54.5% |
| Black | 7,722 | 39.2% |
| Asian | 251 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 447 | 2.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 86 | 0.4% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 24,822
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $64,467
- Poverty Rate
- 13.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,250
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 12,896 | 52.0% |
| Black | 9,623 | 38.8% |
| Asian | 185 | 0.7% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 14,127
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 5,567 | 39.4% |
| Republican | 6,030 | 42.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,311 | 16.4% |
| Other | 96 | 0.7% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 6,604 | 46.7% |
| Female | 7,521 | 53.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 8,681 | 61.4% |
| Hispanic | 289 | 2.0% |
| Black | 4,165 | 29.5% |
| Asian | 152 | 1.1% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 6,819
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 48.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 4,776 | 55.0% |
| Hispanic | 88 | 30.4% |
| Black | 1,521 | 36.5% |
| Asian | 53 | 34.9% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,141 | 47.6% |
| Female | 3,678 | 48.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 6,075 (35.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 3,379 (20.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 10,928
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $183,065
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,019
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 76.7%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 9.2%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.