Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Somerset, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,216

Median Agei

32.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

94.5%1,149

Two or More

3.8%46

Hispanic/Latino

1.7%21

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.7%22

High School Diploma

31.6%261

Some College (<1 yr)

4.1%34

Some College (1+ yr)

10.4%86

Associate's Degree

11.5%95

Bachelor's Degree

21.3%176

Master's Degree

5.5%45

HS or Higher

87.2%

BA or Higher

26.8%

Graduate+

5.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$225,000

Median Renti

$819

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

58.5%306

Renter-Occupied

41.5%217

Total Units

644

Homeownership

58.5%

Vacancy Rate

18.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.3%10

$50K–$100K

5.9%18

$100K–$150K

2.6%8

$150K–$200K

34%104

$200K–$300K

28.1%86

$300K–$500K

24.2%74

$500K–$1M

2%6

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

0.3%2

2000–2009

5.1%33

1990–1999

9.6%62

1980–1989

10.4%67

1970–1979

11.6%75

1960–1969

7%45

1950–1959

7.3%47

1940–1949

2%13

1939 or earlier

46.6%300

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

71.1%372

Electricity

27.5%144

Wood

0.8%4

Bottled/LP Gas

0.6%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$55,208

Mean Household Incomei

$66,060

Per Capita Incomei

$29,267

Poverty Ratei

16%

Unemploymenti

5.1%

Labor Forcei

486

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.4%23

$10K–$15K

11.9%62

$15K–$20K

5%26

$20K–$25K

3.1%16

$25K–$30K

6.7%35

$30K–$35K

6.5%34

$35K–$40K

2.5%13

$40K–$45K

2.3%12

$45K–$50K

5%26

$50K–$60K

5%26

$60K–$75K

11.3%59

$75K–$100K

9.2%48

$100K–$125K

15.9%83

$125K–$150K

6.5%34

$150K–$200K

3.6%19

$200K+

1.3%7

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$356/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers8 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 846 homes99% occupied$356/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $55,208/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

74%

Very low income$17K–$28K/yr

24%

Low income$28K–$44K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

68% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

0% of subsidized households are minority

55% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

79% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

449

Avg. Commutei

29.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

455

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

53(5.9% of civilian adults)