Somers, CT Demographics

A map of Somers's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,466	1,880	71.3%	94.5%
Native American/Other	447	7	21.7%	0.4%
Hispanic	100	55	4.9%	2.8%
Black	22	14	1.1%	0.7%
Multiracial	21	31	1.0%	1.6%
Asian	0	3	0.0%	0.2%

Somers, Connecticut has an estimated population of 2,056, an increase from the 1,990 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.3% White, 21.7% Native American/Other, 4.9% Hispanic, 1.1% Black, 1.0% Multiracial, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Somers, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Somers has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Connecticut overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Somers, that probability was 10.6% in 2020 and 44.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Somers is ranked the 118th most populous place in Connecticut, out of 215 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Somers was ranked the 122nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Somers's White Population

1,466 residents of Somers, or 71.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Somers is higher than in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Somers ranks 5th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Somers's White population has declined by an estimated 22.0%. White residents' share of Somers's population has decreased from 94.5% to 71.3%.

Somers is more White than neighboring Rockville (60.4% White), and Broad Brook (59.1% White). Somers is less White than neighboring Crystal Lake (82.8% White), Hazardville (83.9% White), and Sherwood Manor (78% White).

Somers's Black Population

22 residents of Somers, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Somers is lower than in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. Somers ranks 176th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Somers's Black population has grown by an estimated 57.1%. Black residents' share of Somers's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Somers is more Black than neighboring Crystal Lake (0% Black). Somers is less Black than neighboring Hazardville (2.4% Black), Sherwood Manor (2.7% Black), Rockville (9.8% Black), and Broad Brook (17.8% Black).

Somers's Asian Population

0 residents of Somers, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Somers is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. Somers ranks 205th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Somers's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Somers's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Somers is less Asian than neighboring Crystal Lake (8.9% Asian), Hazardville (2.1% Asian), Sherwood Manor (0.8% Asian), Rockville (6.2% Asian), and Broad Brook (2.6% Asian).

Somers's Hispanic Population

100 residents of Somers, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Somers is considerably lower than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. Somers ranks 204th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Somers's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 81.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Somers's population has increased from 2.8% to 4.9%.

Somers is more Hispanic than neighboring Crystal Lake (3.7% Hispanic). Somers is less Hispanic than neighboring Hazardville (6.5% Hispanic), Sherwood Manor (13.1% Hispanic), Rockville (18% Hispanic), and Broad Brook (6.7% Hispanic).

Somers's Native American/Other Population

447 residents of Somers, or 21.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Somers is significantly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Somers ranks 173rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Somers's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 6285.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Somers's population has increased from 0.4% to 21.7%.

Somers is more Native American/Other than neighboring Crystal Lake (0% Native American/Other), Hazardville (0.8% Native American/Other), Sherwood Manor (0.6% Native American/Other), Rockville (3% Native American/Other), and Broad Brook (1.6% Native American/Other).

Somers's Multiracial Population

21 residents of Somers, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Somers is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Somers ranks 205th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Somers's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 32.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Somers's population has decreased from 1.6% to 1.0%.

Somers is less Multiracial than neighboring Crystal Lake (4.6% Multiracial), Hazardville (4.3% Multiracial), Sherwood Manor (4.8% Multiracial), Rockville (2.7% Multiracial), and Broad Brook (12.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.