Maryland Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 24,822 (100%) |
| Population Density | 78 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 59 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $64,943 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,462 |
| Median Home Value | $173,200 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 10,928 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 6,104 (55.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,244 (20.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,580 (23.6%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 8,348 |
| Average Household Size | 2.38 |
| Family Households | 4,958 (59.4%) |
The table below compares Somerset County to the other 24 counties / independent cities and county equivalents in Maryland by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 24 | 4th |
| Population Density | # 22 | 13th |
| Median Household Income | # 22 | 13th |
| Per Capita Income | # 24 | 1st |
| Diversity Index | # 6 | 78th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Maryland Census Data Comparison Tool.
