Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Somerville, TN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,466

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

51.3%1,779

Black

39.7%1,376

Two or More

8.1%281

Hispanic/Latino

0.3%10

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.3%10

Other

0.2%8

Asian

0.1%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.6%59

High School Diploma

37.9%857

Some College (<1 yr)

11.5%260

Some College (1+ yr)

13.6%308

Associate's Degree

8.6%195

Bachelor's Degree

14.9%337

Master's Degree

1%23

HS or Higher

90.1%

BA or Higher

15.9%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$312,900

Median Renti

$710

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

55.5%689

Renter-Occupied

44.5%553

Total Units

1,395

Homeownership

55.5%

Vacancy Rate

11%

Home Values

Under $50K

9.7%67

$50K–$100K

10.6%73

$100K–$150K

5.7%39

$200K–$300K

19.4%134

$300K–$500K

44.6%307

$500K–$1M

10%69

Rent Distribution

Under $500

200

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

130

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

2.8%39

2010–2019

11.6%162

2000–2009

22.7%316

1990–1999

4.5%63

1980–1989

12.5%174

1970–1979

12.3%171

1960–1969

16%223

1950–1959

8.7%122

1940–1949

8.5%118

1939 or earlier

0.5%7

Heating Fuel

Electricity

56.7%704

Utility Gas

41.7%518

Bottled/LP Gas

1.6%20

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$44,310

Mean Household Incomei

$64,860

Per Capita Incomei

$25,420

Poverty Ratei

23.3%

Unemploymenti

1.9%

Labor Forcei

1,339

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.8%85

$10K–$15K

13.5%168

$15K–$20K

7.6%94

$20K–$25K

6.8%85

$25K–$30K

2.7%33

$30K–$35K

1.5%19

$35K–$40K

1.8%22

$40K–$45K

11.2%139

$45K–$50K

5.2%64

$50K–$60K

6.6%82

$60K–$75K

4%50

$75K–$100K

5.9%73

$100K–$125K

9.2%114

$125K–$150K

11.6%144

$150K–$200K

2.2%27

$200K+

3.5%43

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

196

Residentsi

290

Avg. Tenant Renti

$291/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers33 homes78% occupied$310/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8163 homes87% occupied$287/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $44,310/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $13K/yr

85.5%

Very low income$13K–$22K/yr

14.5%

Who Receives This Housing

61.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

76% of subsidized households are minority

28.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

44.5% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

160.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Poland

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,290

Avg. Commutei

25.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,313

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

137(5.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.7%Insured

3.3%Uninsured

Somerville, TN Population, Income & Demographics 2026