Population 944 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Somerset
Household size in Somerset
| Period | Somerset | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.65 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.21 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.19 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.52 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Somerset run a little small, averaging 2.52 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. That is in line with the rest of Michigan. Household size has dropped from 2.65 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Somerset
| Period | Somerset | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.9 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 51.0 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 50.9 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.6 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +8.7 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
Somerset skews older: half of its residents are older than 49.6, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Somerset
| Period | Somerset | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.9% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 2.4% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.9% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.4% of households in Somerset, well below the national share of 11.6%.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Somerset
Renters in Somerset
| Period | Somerset | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.8% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Somerset is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 5.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About a third of owners (34.3%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Somerset
| Period | Somerset | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.2% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.6% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 20.8% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.9% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Somerset: 23.9% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Somerset
| Period | Somerset | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1991 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1989 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1985 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | −2 | +3 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Somerset is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1989, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Somerset
| Period | Somerset | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $895 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,015 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,077 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,047 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$152 | +$395 | +$606 |
The median renter in Somerset pays $1,047 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 23.9% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Somerset
Bachelor's degrees in Somerset
| Period | Somerset | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.4% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.3% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.7% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 35.2% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.9 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over a third of adults 25 and older in Somerset (35.2%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Somerset
| Period | Somerset | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.3% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.8% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.8% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.0% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Somerset: 97.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Somerset
| Period | Somerset | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.3% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.4% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.4% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Somerset has been strong: just 2.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Somerset compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset | 2.52 | 49.6 | 6.4% | 5.9% | 23.9% | 1989 | $1,047 | 35.2% | 97.0% | 2.4% |
| Somerset Center | 2.47 | 48.1 | 9.1% | 8.7% | 13.0% | 1987 | $1,190 | 32.9% | 93.0% | 3.9% |
| Cement City | 2.43 | 44.4 | 10.9% | 11.8% | 14.5% | 1975 | $1,055 | 26.0% | 92.5% | 2.6% |
| Jerome | 2.36 | 51.2 | 6.2% | 10.2% | 17.4% | 1984 | $1,484 | 30.5% | 94.8% | 2.7% |
| Addison | 2.38 | 46.1 | 13.3% | 13.7% | 20.3% | 1974 | $883 | 25.2% | 94.1% | 3.4% |
| Clarklake | 2.44 | 48.3 | 10.1% | 9.0% | 13.0% | 1970 | $1,081 | 33.8% | 95.0% | 3.2% |
| Jefferson | 2.38 | 42.7 | 6.6% | 14.6% | 13.2% | 1970 | $1,048 | 22.0% | 93.9% | 1.4% |
| Liberty | 2.65 | 40.3 | 15.7% | 14.7% | 4.4% | 1979 | $885 | 24.7% | 91.6% | 3.7% |
| Manitou Beach | 2.29 | 52.3 | 11.8% | 6.6% | 31.9% | 1970 | $971 | 36.6% | 95.6% | 2.6% |
| Cambridge Junction | 2.37 | 49.1 | 8.0% | 12.0% | 31.6% | 1980 | $1,027 | 22.9% | 92.7% | 2.4% |
| Brooklyn | 2.34 | 49.9 | 5.7% | 10.3% | 23.3% | 1975 | $1,303 | 27.5% | 95.7% | 1.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Somerset. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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