Somerset Borough, Pennsylvania
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 6762 people, 3035 households, and 1718 families living in the borough. The population density was 2466 people per square mile (952.13/kmē), it is the 521st most densely populated borough in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. There were 3313 housing units at an average density of 1209.1 per square mile (466.84/kmē). The average household size was 2.12 and the average family size was 2.82. In the borough Population was distributed with 21.9% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 21.4% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 82.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.2 males. The median age was 40.2 years, The median age of males was 37.6 years, for females the median age was 42.4 years. The racial makeup of the borough was 97.8% White, 0.7% Black or African American, 0.09% American Indian, 0.7% Asian, 0.03% Native Hawaiian, 0.5% from two or more races and 0.19% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the borough was $29050, it is 322nd poorest borough by median household income in Pennsylvania. The median income for a family in the borough was $41831, it is the 710th wealthiest borough in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the borough was $18310, it is the 589th wealthiest borough in terms of per capita income. The median income is $17513, The median income for males was $22230, compared to $12711 for females.
In 2000, 1331 pupils and students, of which 46.81% are male and 53.19% are female, 19.68% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 3.53% nursery or pri school, 4.88% kindergarten, 46.66% elementary school, 27.95% high school and 16.98% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 6762 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 6762 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 6757 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 6685 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 6642 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 6598 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 6525 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 6461 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 6431 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 6396 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 6359 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 30 | 17 | 47 |
| Kindergarten | 37 | 28 | 65 |
| Elementary school | 296 | 325 | 621 |
| High school | 179 | 193 | 372 |
| College or graduate school | 81 | 145 | 226 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset borough, Pennsylvania | $29050 | $41831 | $18310 |
| Somerset County, Pennsylvania | $30911 | $36822 | $15178 |
| Pennsylvania, United States | $40106 | $49184 | $20880 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |