Somerville, IN Demographics

A map of Somerville's Population by Race

Somerville, Indiana has an estimated population of 243, a decrease from the 253 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.2% White, 2.1% Native American/Other, 1.6% Multiracial, 1.2% Hispanic, 0.8% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Somerville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Somerville is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Indiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Somerville, that probability was 11.3% in 2020 and 11.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Somerville is ranked the 663rd most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 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). Somerville was ranked the 563rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Somerville's White Population

229 residents of Somerville, or 94.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Somerville is significantly higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Somerville ranks 175th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Somerville's White population has declined by an estimated 3.8%. White residents' share of Somerville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 94.2%.

Somerville is more White than neighboring Mackey (93.2% White), Oakland City (86.6% White), and Lynnville (90.6% White). Somerville is less White than neighboring Francisco (95.2% White), and Spurgeon (96.3% White).

Somerville's Black Population

2 residents of Somerville, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Somerville is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Somerville ranks 173rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Somerville's Black population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Black residents' share of Somerville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Somerville is more Black than neighboring Mackey (0% Black), Lynnville (0% Black), and Spurgeon (0% Black). Somerville is less Black than neighboring Oakland City (1.3% Black), and Francisco (3.5% Black).

Somerville's Asian Population

0 residents of Somerville, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Somerville is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Somerville ranks 492nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Somerville's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Somerville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Somerville is less Asian than neighboring Oakland City (0.8% Asian).

Somerville's Hispanic Population

3 residents of Somerville, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Somerville is lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Somerville ranks 585th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Somerville's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Somerville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Somerville is more Hispanic than neighboring Mackey (0% Hispanic), Francisco (0% Hispanic), and Spurgeon (0% Hispanic). Somerville is less Hispanic than neighboring Oakland City (5.3% Hispanic), and Lynnville (6.1% Hispanic).

Somerville's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Somerville, or 2.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Somerville is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Somerville ranks 564th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Somerville's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 5. Native American/Other residents' share of Somerville's population has increased from 0.0% to 2.1%.

Somerville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mackey (0% Native American/Other), Francisco (0% Native American/Other), Lynnville (0% Native American/Other), and Spurgeon (0% Native American/Other). Somerville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Oakland City (2.7% Native American/Other).

Somerville's Multiracial Population

4 residents of Somerville, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Somerville is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Somerville ranks 332nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Somerville's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 55.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Somerville's population has decreased from 3.6% to 1.6%.

Somerville is more Multiracial than neighboring Francisco (1.3% Multiracial). Somerville is less Multiracial than neighboring Mackey (6.8% Multiracial), Oakland City (3.1% Multiracial), Lynnville (3.3% Multiracial), and Spurgeon (3.7% 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.