Somerset, Pennsylvania
Somerset: borough in Pennsylvania, United States.
About
Somerset is a city located in the county of Somerset in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,277 and a population density of 888 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,817 inhabitants.
The city was created 231 years ago in 1794.
Quick Facts about Somerset
| Population | 5,817 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County | Somerset County |
| Postal code | 15501 |
| Area | 7.07 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.0084,-79.0781 |
| Altitude | 7,185 feet / 2190 meters |
| Capital city | Somerset is capital of Somerset County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1795 (231 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 19:20:34 (16th October 2026) |
| Density | 823 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -7.33% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 73℉ Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Somerset is located at 40°0'30"N 79°4'41"W (40.0084100, -79.0780800).
Somerset map
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Somerset decreased by 7.33% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6,277 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,221 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,180 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,126 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,085 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,019 | -1.08% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,966 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,926 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,902 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,869 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,817 | -0.89% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Somerset
1Laurel Hill State Park
1454 Laurel Hill Park Rd, Somerset, PA 15501, United States View details
Phone: +18144457725 | Website available
2Kooser State Park
943 Glades Pike, Somerset, PA 15501, United States View details
Phone: +18144458673 | Website available
3Quecreek Mine Rescue Site
151 Haupt Rd, Somerset, PA 15501, United States View details
Phone: +18144455090 | Website available
4Somerset Historical Center
10649 Somerset Pike, Somerset, PA 15501, United States View details
Phone: +18144456077 | Website available
5Jager and Friends Dog Park
Georgian Pl, Somerset, PA 15501, United States View details
Phone: +18148087224 | Website available
People born in Somerset (17)
People born in Somerset, including politician Joseph C. Pringey, politician Alexander Hamilton Coffroth, politician Andrew Jackson Ogle, .
More notable people
- Carl Walker Metzgar (American politician) he was born in 01/10/1981
- Charles Ogle (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1798
- Dave Vescio (American actor) he was born in 24/06/1970
- Henry Black (American politician) he was born in 25/02/1783
- Jacob Miller Campbell (Union United States Army officer) he was born in 20/11/1821
- Joe Margoneri (American baseball player) he was born in 13/01/1930
- Kenneth Halverson (American politician) he was born in 24/07/1933
- Pete Zorn (American musician) he was born in 29/05/1950
- William Henry Koontz (American politician) he was born in 15/07/1830
- William R. Lloyd, Jr. (American politician) he was born in 30/10/1947
- David Ross Sumstine (U.S. educator and mycologist) he was born in 21/01/1870
- Henry F. Picking he was born in 20/01/1840
- Mabel McKinley (American composer and singer) she was born in 08/03/1877
- Ada Zingara (American animal trainer) she was born in 04/04/1861
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Somerset, PA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 457943 | Somerset County Technology Center | Somerset (PA) | 15501-4309 |
| 212975 | Commonwealth Technical Institute | Johnstown (PA) | 15905-3092 |
| 215284 | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | Johnstown (PA) | 15904 |
| 414911 | Pennsylvania Highlands Community College | Johnstown (PA) | 15904-2949 |
| 211802 | DLP Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center | Johnstown (PA) | 15905-4398 |
Nearby Transit Stations (14)
Rail and bus stations connected to Somerset, PA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTV | Grantsville, MD | 3000 Chestnut Ridge Road | BUS |
| JST | Johnstown | 47 Walnut Street | RAIL |
| FSB | Frostburg, MD | 101 Braddock Road | BUS |
| LAB | Latrobe station | 329 McKinley Ave | RAIL |
| COV | Connellsville station | North Water Street and West Peach Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Somerset.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Somer Post Office | Somerset (PA) | 15501 |
| Frieden Post Office | Friedens (PA) | 15541 |
| Sipesvill Post Office | Sipesville (PA) | 15561 |
| Acosta Post Office | Acosta (PA) | 15520 |
| Rockwood Post Office | Rockwood (PA) | 15557 |
Other places with the same name (8)
- Somerset, New Jersey This large community in Somerset County, New Jersey, is situated at an elevation of 92 feet. with a population of 965,424 people.
- Somerset, Massachusetts town in Massachusetts, United States. with a population of 18,144 people.
- Somerset, Kentucky city in Kentucky, United States. with a population of 11,829 people.
- Somerset, Wisconsin village in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, United States. with a population of 4,418 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.
Other cities in Somerset County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Somerset County , PA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Williams | 6,115 | Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Windber | 3,789 | Borough of in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Forward | 3,018 | Township of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania |
| Glade | 2,143 | Township in Warren County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Meyersdale | 2,087 | Borough in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Berlin | 1,931 | Borough in Pennsylvania, USA |
| Kimmel | 1,537 | Township in Bedford County, Pennsylvania |
| Boswell | 1,180 | Town in Choctaw County, Oklahoma, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Somerset distances to largest Pennsylvania cities