Somerset, Massachusetts
Somerset: Town in Massachusetts, United States
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Somerset is a town located in the county of Bristol in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 18,165 and a population density of 1,514 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 18,144 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Somerset
| Population : | 18,144 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County : | Bristol County |
| Area : | 12 km2 |
| Altitude : | 49 feet / 15 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 22:54:59 (4th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 02725 |
| Density : | 1,512 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.12% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Somerset is located at 41°46'10"N 71°7'43"W (41.7695500, -71.1286600).
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- Official Website
Official website of Somerset
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Somerset decreased by 0.12% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 18,165 | - | census |
| 2011 | 18,239 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 18,281 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 18,305 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 18,300 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 18,253 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 18,169 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 18,130 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 18,158 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 18,129 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 18,144 | 0.08% | estimation process |
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People born in Somerset (6)
People born in Somerset, including All-Girls Professional Baseball League player Alice DeCambra, civil engineer Clifford Milburn Holland, baseball player Rhoda Leonard, .
List
- Beatrice Arbour (baseball player (1920-)) she was born in 02/12/1920
- Lillian DeCambra (baseball player (1925-2003)) she was born in 21/11/1925
- Isabel Amelia Baldwin (American suffragist) she was born in 08/09/1851
Schools in Somerset
College & universities near Somerset, MA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 165033 | Bristol Community College | Fall River (MA) | 02720-7395 |
Stations (17)
Amtrak & bus stations near Somerset, MA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PVD | Providence station | 100 Gaspee Street | RAIL |
| KIN | Kingston station | 1 Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| RTE | Route 128 station | 50 University Ave | RAIL |
| FRA | Framingham station | 417 Waverly St. | RAIL |
| BBY | Back Bay station | 145 Dartmouth St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Somerset
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Somer Post Office | Somerset (MA) | 02726 |
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- Somerset , New Jersey community in Franklin Township, New Jersey with a population of 965,424 people.
- Somerset , Kentucky city in Kentucky, United States with a population of 11,829 people.
- Somerset , Pennsylvania borough in Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 5,817 people.
- Somerset , Michigan township in Hillsdale County, Michigan with a population of 4,529 people.
- Somerset , Wisconsin village in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, United States with a population of 4,418 people.
- Somerset , Illinois unincorporated community in Illinois with a population of 3,955 people.
- Somerset , New York town in Niagara County, New York, United States with a population of 2,539 people.
- Somerset , Texas city in Texas, United States with a population of 1,983 people.
- Somerset , Ohio village in Ohio, United States with a population of 1,465 people.
- Somerset , Maryland town in Maryland, United States with a population of 1,259 people.
- Somerset , Vermont town in Vermont, United States with a population of 3 people.
Other cities in Bristol County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bristol County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| New Bedford | 95,517 | The second most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts. |
| Fall River | 89,792 | The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts. |
| Taunton | 57,675 | The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts. |
| City of Taunton | 55,874 | The most populous city in Bristol County, Massachusetts. |
| Attleboro | 45,444 | A city in Bristol County, Massachusetts. |
| Easton | 25,116 | Town in the U. |
| Mansfield | 24,539 | Town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Norton | 19,983 | City in Massachusetts |
| Swansea | 17,000 | Town in Bristol County in southeastern Massachusetts |
| Fairhaven | 16,103 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Westport | 16,097 | Town of the United States |
| Seekonk | 15,851 | Town in the United States |
| Head of Westport | 14,809 | City in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Raynham | 14,560 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Oxford | 13,941 | Town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Rehoboth | 12,503 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Somerset distances to largest Massachusetts cities
