Somerset, TX Demographics

A map of Somerset's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	1,664	1,402	83.0%	79.8%
White	304	324	15.2%	18.5%
Native American/Other	21	5	1.0%	0.3%
Asian	9	3	0.4%	0.2%
Multiracial	7	21	0.3%	1.2%
Black	0	1	0.0%	0.1%

Somerset, Texas has an estimated population of 2,005, a large increase from the 1,756 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.0% Hispanic, 15.2% White, 1.0% Native American/Other, 0.4% Asian, 0.3% Multiracial, and 0.0% Black. 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas 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 32.8% in 2020 and 28.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Somerset is ranked the 745th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 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 767th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Somerset's White Population

304 residents of Somerset, or 15.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Somerset is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Somerset ranks 1419th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Somerset's White population has declined by an estimated 6.2%. White residents' share of Somerset's population has decreased from 18.5% to 15.2%.

Somerset is more White than neighboring Von Ormy (13.2% White), and Macdona (9.5% White). Somerset is less White than neighboring Lytle (32.7% White), Lackland AFB (57.1% White), and LaCoste (31.2% White).

Somerset's Black Population

0 residents of Somerset, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Somerset is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Somerset ranks 1448th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

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

Somerset is less Black than neighboring Lackland AFB (14.7% Black).

Somerset's Asian Population

9 residents of Somerset, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Somerset is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Somerset ranks 1167th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Somerset's Asian population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Asian residents' share of Somerset's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Somerset is more Asian than neighboring Von Ormy (0% Asian), Macdona (0% Asian), and LaCoste (0% Asian). Somerset is less Asian than neighboring Lytle (0.7% Asian), and Lackland AFB (4.1% Asian).

Somerset's Hispanic Population

1,664 residents of Somerset, or 83.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Somerset is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Somerset ranks 388th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Somerset's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 18.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Somerset's population has increased from 79.8% to 83.0%.

Somerset is more Hispanic than neighboring Lytle (63.8% Hispanic), Lackland AFB (15.5% Hispanic), and LaCoste (68.8% Hispanic). Somerset is less Hispanic than neighboring Von Ormy (86.5% Hispanic), and Macdona (90.3% Hispanic).

Somerset's Native American/Other Population

21 residents of Somerset, or 1.0% 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 Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Somerset ranks 1357th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Somerset's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 320.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Somerset's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.0%.

Somerset is more Native American/Other than neighboring Von Ormy (0% Native American/Other), Macdona (0% Native American/Other), and LaCoste (0% Native American/Other). Somerset is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lytle (1.7% Native American/Other), and Lackland AFB (1.3% Native American/Other).

Somerset's Multiracial Population

7 residents of Somerset, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Somerset is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Somerset ranks 1416th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Somerset's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Somerset's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.3%.

Somerset is more Multiracial than neighboring LaCoste (0% Multiracial). Somerset is less Multiracial than neighboring Lytle (1.1% Multiracial), and Lackland AFB (7.2% 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.