Somerset County, Pennsylvania
County
Overview
- County Name
- Somerset County
- State
- Pennsylvania
- FIPS Code
- 42111
- State FIPS
- 42
- County FIPS
- 111
Geography
- Land Area
- 1075.05 sq mi
- Water Area
- 6.60 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1081.65 sq mi
- Latitude
- 39.981297
- Longitude
- -79.028486
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 72,381
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 59,155
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 71,431 | 98.7% |
| Hispanic | 949 | 1.3% |
| White | 68,619 | 94.8% |
| Black | 1,866 | 2.6% |
| Asian | 252 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 12 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 57 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 58,451 | 98.8% |
| Hispanic | 706 | 1.2% |
| White | 56,059 | 94.8% |
| Black | 1,963 | 3.3% |
| Asian | 181 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 207 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 46 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 72,799
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $62,688
- Poverty Rate
- 10.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 7,531
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 68,331 | 93.9% |
| Black | 1,909 | 2.6% |
| Asian | 415 | 0.6% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 46,014
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 11,594 | 25.2% |
| Republican | 29,958 | 65.1% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 3,662 | 8.0% |
| Other | 41 | 0.1% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 22,592 | 49.1% |
| Female | 23,411 | 50.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 37,427 | 81.3% |
| Hispanic | 536 | 1.2% |
| Black | 106 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 227 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 31,907
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 69.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 26,045 | 69.6% |
| Hispanic | 345 | 64.4% |
| Black | 57 | 53.8% |
| Asian | 150 | 66.1% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 15,707 | 69.5% |
| Female | 16,196 | 69.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 24,438 (44.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 9,788 (18.1%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 37,863
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $149,861
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $770
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 80.4%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 8.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 27.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.