Somerville City, Massachusetts
As of the census of 2000, there were 77478 people, 31555 households, and 14668 families living in the city. The population density was 18868.1 people per square mile (7285.01/kmē), it is Massachusetts's most densely populated city. There were 32477 housing units at an average density of 7901.9 per square mile (3050.94/kmē). The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 3.06. The population's age distribution was 14.8% under the age of 18, 15.9% from 18 to 24, 42.6% from 25 to 44, 16.2% from 45 to 64, and 10.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 94.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.2 males. The median age of the city's population was 31.1 years, The median age of males and females living in Somerville City was 30.6 and 31.9 years respectively. The racial makeup of the city was 76.97% White, 6.5% Black or African American, 0.22% American Indian, 6.44% Asian, 0.06% Native Hawaiian, 4.85% from two or more races and 4.96% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $46315, making it the 135th wealthiest city by median household income among the Massachusetts. The median income for a family in the city was $51243, it is the 71st lowest city by median family income in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. The per capita income for the city was $23628, it is Massachusetts's 125th wealthiest city by per capita income. The median income was $26515, The median income for males was $29228, compared to $24139 for females.
In 2000, 20591 pupils and students, of which 49.25% are male and 50.75% are female, 26.58% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 4% nursery or pri school, 2.8% kindergarten, 24.05% elementary school, 13.53% high school and 55.62% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 77478 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 77600 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 77613 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 77419 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 77054 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 76824 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 76473 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 75948 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 75699 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 75587 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 75662 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 422 | 402 | 824 |
| Kindergarten | 235 | 342 | 577 |
| Elementary school | 2428 | 2524 | 4952 |
| High school | 1504 | 1282 | 2786 |
| College or graduate school | 5552 | 5900 | 11452 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerville city, Massachusetts | $46315 | $51243 | $23628 |
| Middlesex County, Massachusetts | $60821 | $74194 | $31199 |
| Massachusetts, United States | $50502 | $61664 | $25952 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |