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77879

Somerville, TX

Total Population
4,876
Median Household Income
$69,636
Median Home Value
$132,500
Median Rent
$892

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$69,636
100.2% above state median
Home Value
$132,500
100.2% above state median
Rent
$892
100% above state median
Median Age
44.8 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Somerville, TX

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Unemployment rate of 8.2% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 16.1% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$69,636
-7.3% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.2%
State: $-42,604,088
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.17 people

Total Households
2,231
Family Households
44.2%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Construction
19.4%
#2 Industry
Agriculture
19.3%
#3 Industry
Education
18.3%
Total Employed Residents:1,162

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
4.0%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
3.3%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
0.0%
0 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:1,691
Commute Insights
00

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
91.8%
2,033 employed
Labor Force
2,214
181 unemployed
Median Age
44.8 years
Per Capita Income
$37,184
Poverty Rate
16.1%

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