Somerset County, Maryland
Somerset County: county in Maryland, United States
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Somerset County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maryland. As of the 2010 census, the population was 26,470 and a population density of 17 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 25,453 inhabitants. Its county seat is Princess Anne. The county was created 360 years ago in 1665.
County Snapshot
Somerset County at a glance
Somerset County currently has 2 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
2
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Maryland counties
24
Open related pagesLargest city
Princess AnnePopulation 3,492
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Somerset County
| Population | 25,453 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Maryland (United States) |
| Different from | Somerset County, Somerset County, Somerset County |
| Area | 1582 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 48% |
| Land as percent of area | 52% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.0801,-75.8535 |
| Named for | Mary, Lady Somerset |
| Capital | Princess Anne |
| Establishment | January 01, 1666 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 20:39:46 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 16 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -4% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 71℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Somerset County is located at 38°4'48"N 75°51'12"W (38.0800700, -75.8534700). It has 5 neighbors: Dorchester County, Saint Mary s County, Wicomico County, Worcester County and Accomack County.
Somerset County map
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The largest city of Somerset County is Princess Anne with a population of 3,492. Other cities include and Crisfield population 2,534. See all Somerset County cities & populated places.
Somerset County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Somerset County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Princess Anne | 3,492 | Town in Maryland, United States |
| Crisfield | 2,534 | City in Somerset County, Maryland, United States |
Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. East wind 8 to 14 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Somerset County
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Somerset County decreased by 4% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 26,470 | - | census |
| 2011 | 26,261 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 26,039 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 25,959 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 25,571 | -1.52% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 25,687 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 25,839 | 0.59% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 25,896 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 25,606 | -1.13% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 25,616 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 25,453 | -0.64% | estimation process |
People born in Somerset County (14)
People born in Somerset County, including Justice on the US Supreme Court Samuel Chase, politician Isaac Dashiell Jones, politician Levin Winder, .
More notable people
- Thomas King Carroll (American politician (1793-1873)) he was born in 29/04/1793
- Joshua Weldon Miles (American politician (1858-1929)) he was born in 09/12/1858
- Arnold Elzey (Confederate Army general (1816-1871)) he was born in 18/12/1816
- George Gale (American politician (1756-1815)) he was born in 03/06/1756
- John H. Winder (Confederate Army general) he was born in 07/02/1800
- Laura Redden Searing (American journalist) she was born in 09/02/1839
- William H. Winder (United States Army general) he was born in 01/01/1775
- William Murray Stone (American bishop) he was born in 01/01/1779
- John Gunby (American planter and soldier) he was born in 10/03/1745
- Samuel Hall (American politician) he was born in 01/06/1797
- John Perkins (American judge and planter) he was born in 17/05/1781
Other places with the same name (3)
- Somerset County, New Jersey county in Maine, United States with a population of 329,331 people.
- Somerset County, Pennsylvania county in Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 72,916 people.
- Somerset County, Maine county in Maine, United States with a population of 50,635 people.
Maryland Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Essex | 1,832,752 | This Baltimore County community is situated at an elevation of 39 feet. |
| Montgomery County | 1,051,816 | County in Maryland, United States |
| Prince George's County | 909,612 | County in Maryland, United States |
| Baltimore County | 826,017 | County in Maryland, United States |
| City of Baltimore | 621,849 | Independent city in Maryland, United States |
| Baltimore | 586,131 | The thirty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Baltimore metropolitan area. |
| Anne Arundel County | 582,777 | County in Maryland, United States |
| Howard County | 328,200 | County in Maryland, United States |
| Frederick County | 265,161 | County in Maryland, United States |
| Harford County | 256,805 | County in Maryland, United States |
| Carroll County | 169,092 | County in New Hampshire, United States |
| Charles County | 164,436 | County in Maryland, United States |
| Washington County | 151,146 | County in Maryland, United States |
| Redland | 147,010 | A census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland. |
| Saint Mary's County | 114,687 | County in Maryland, United States |
| Wicomico County | 103,990 | County in Maryland, United States |