Somerset, MA Demographics

A map of Somerset's Population by Race

Somerset, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 18,298, a less than 1% change from the 18,303 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.2% White, 4.6% Multiracial, 2.4% Hispanic, 2.3% Asian, 0.4% Black, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Somerset, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Somerset has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Massachusetts overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Somerset, that probability was 15.6% in 2020 and 18.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Somerset is ranked the 72nd most populous place in Massachusetts, out of 248 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). Somerset was ranked the 71st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Somerset's White Population

16,499 residents of Somerset, or 90.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Somerset is significantly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Somerset ranks 37th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Somerset's White population has declined by an estimated 1.8%. White residents' share of Somerset's population has decreased from 91.8% to 90.2%.

Somerset is more White than neighboring Ocean Grove (77.3% White), Fall River (67.6% White), Tiverton (88.7% White), North Westport (85.8% White), and Taunton (70.3% White).

Somerset's Black Population

77 residents of Somerset, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Somerset is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Somerset ranks 188th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Somerset's Black population has declined by an estimated 49.3%. Black residents' share of Somerset's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Somerset is more Black than neighboring Ocean Grove (0% Black), and North Westport (0% Black). Somerset is less Black than neighboring Fall River (5.6% Black), Tiverton (2% Black), and Taunton (7.7% Black).

Somerset's Asian Population

421 residents of Somerset, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Somerset is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Somerset ranks 165th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Somerset's Asian population has grown by an estimated 94.0%. Asian residents' share of Somerset's population has increased from 1.2% to 2.3%.

Somerset is more Asian than neighboring Ocean Grove (0.4% Asian), Tiverton (0.5% Asian), North Westport (0% Asian), and Taunton (1.9% Asian). Somerset is less Asian than neighboring Fall River (2.7% Asian).

Somerset's Hispanic Population

445 residents of Somerset, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Somerset is considerably lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Somerset ranks 207th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Somerset's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Somerset's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.4%.

Somerset is more Hispanic than neighboring North Westport (1.8% Hispanic). Somerset is less Hispanic than neighboring Ocean Grove (20.2% Hispanic), Fall River (13.5% Hispanic), Tiverton (4.7% Hispanic), and Taunton (9% Hispanic).

Somerset's Native American/Other Population

22 residents of Somerset, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Somerset is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Somerset ranks 135th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Somerset's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 84.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Somerset's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.1%.

Somerset is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ocean Grove (0% Native American/Other). Somerset is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fall River (1.9% Native American/Other), North Westport (0.9% Native American/Other), and Taunton (1.4% Native American/Other).

Somerset's Multiracial Population

834 residents of Somerset, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Somerset is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Somerset ranks 199th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Somerset's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 48.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Somerset's population has increased from 3.1% to 4.6%.

Somerset is more Multiracial than neighboring Ocean Grove (2.1% Multiracial), and Tiverton (3.9% Multiracial). Somerset is less Multiracial than neighboring Fall River (8.6% Multiracial), North Westport (11.5% Multiracial), and Taunton (9.7% 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.