Somerset, Ohio
Somerset: village in Ohio, United States
About
Somerset is a village located in the county of Perry in the U.S. state of Ohio. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,481 and a population density of 490 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,465 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Somerset
| Population | 1,465 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Ohio (United States) |
| County | Perry County |
| Postal code | 43783 |
| Phone Area Codes | 740 |
| Area | 3.02 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.8070,-82.2971 |
| Altitude | 1,083 feet / 330 meters |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 16:28:53 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 485 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -1.09% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 82℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
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Geography
Somerset is located at 39°48'25"N 82°17'50"W (39.8070100, -82.2970900).
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Weather
82°F
Chance Rain Showers
8 to 15 mph SW
Wednesday
A chance of rain showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Somerset
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Somerset decreased by 1.09% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,481 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,485 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,473 | -0.81% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,470 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,465 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,462 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,460 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,460 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,456 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,455 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,465 | 0.68% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 62,914 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 65,206 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -3.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 61,834 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 65,393 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 17.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 18.3% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.8% |
| White only, percent : | 93.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 3.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 90.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 3,745 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 3.6% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 27,725 |
Somerset zip code is 43783.
County name: Perry, County
fips: 39127
Middleton, Samerset, samrst, Самерсет, Сомерсет, سامرست
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 27,725 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 74.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $129,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,322 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $567 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $798 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 50 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 24,176 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.37 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 6.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 90.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 83.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 90.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 4.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 54.4% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 80,444 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 140,179 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 635,936 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 633,605 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $9,776 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $59,510 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $28,701 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 13.8% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 1,213 |
| 2019 total employment : | 13,657 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 510,335 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -2.7% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 3,574 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 4,103 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,304 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,436 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 113 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,824 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 325 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,527 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 103.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 631.76 |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Somerset, OH. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 204848 | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus | Lancaster (OH) | 43130-1037 |
Nearby Transit Stations (1)
Rail and bus stations connected to Somerset, OH. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| COL | Columbus, OH | 111 East Town Street | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Somerset.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Somer Post Office | Somerset (OH) | 43783 |
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Other cities in Perry County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Perry County , OH.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| New Lexington | 4,671 | City in Perry County, Ohio, United States of America |
| Crooksville | 2,476 | Village in the United States |
| Thornville | 1,007 | Village in the United States |
| Salem | 956 | City in Ohio |
| Junction City | 802 | Village in the United States |
| New Straitsville | 715 | Human settlement in Perry County, Ohio, United States of America |
| Shawnee | 638 | Village in Perry County, Ohio |
| Corning | 568 | Village in Perry County, Ohio, United States |
| Clarksville | 552 | Human settlement in Clinton County, Ohio, United States of America |
| Glenford | 169 | Town |
| Hemlock | 146 | Village in Ohio |
| Rendville | 36 | Human settlement in Perry County, Ohio, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Somerset distances to largest Ohio cities