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.

Somers, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,216

Median Agei

34.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

77%6,329

Hispanic/Latino

10.4%852

Two or More

3.9%320

Asian

3.6%297

Other

2.9%236

Black

2.2%182

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.4%219

High School Diploma

18.3%915

Some College (<1 yr)

6.6%331

Some College (1+ yr)

14%697

Associate's Degree

11.7%583

Bachelor's Degree

24.9%1,244

Master's Degree

13.7%685

Professional Degree

2.7%135

Doctorate

0.7%36

HS or Higher

97%

BA or Higher

42%

Graduate+

17.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$315,300

Median Renti

$1,455

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

63%2,050

Renter-Occupied

37%1,204

Total Units

3,506

Homeownership

63%

Vacancy Rate

7.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

11.3%231

$50K–$100K

1.7%35

$100K–$150K

4.7%96

$150K–$200K

5.6%114

$200K–$300K

24.1%495

$300K–$500K

32.9%675

$500K–$1M

18.2%374

$1M+

1.5%30

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

281

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

154

$1,500–$2,000

475

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

2.7%93

2010–2019

9.5%332

2000–2009

17.3%608

1990–1999

17.2%603

1980–1989

10%352

1970–1979

16.1%563

1960–1969

6.1%213

1950–1959

6.4%226

1940–1949

3.1%108

1939 or earlier

11.6%408

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

76%2,473

Electricity

20.3%660

Bottled/LP Gas

2%64

No Fuel

1.5%48

Coal

0.2%5

Fuel Oil

0.1%2

Other

0.1%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$80,488

Mean Household Incomei

$110,400

Per Capita Incomei

$43,614

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

8.4%

Labor Forcei

4,061

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.3%109

$10K–$15K

4.9%161

$15K–$20K

0.3%11

$20K–$25K

6.1%199

$25K–$30K

3.3%109

$30K–$35K

3.3%109

$35K–$40K

1.9%63

$40K–$45K

4.5%145

$45K–$50K

1.8%60

$50K–$60K

7.3%238

$60K–$75K

11.3%368

$75K–$100K

11.2%364

$100K–$125K

10.9%356

$125K–$150K

10.9%355

$150K–$200K

6.4%209

$200K+

12.2%398

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

$625/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers19 homes93% occupied$625/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $80,488/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $24K/yr

67%

Very low income$24K–$40K/yr

27%

Low income$40K–$64K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

94% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

61% of subsidized households are minority

23% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

28% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

352(5.4% of civilian adults)