Somerset County, ME — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$56,199
Per Capita Income
$32,452
Poverty Rate
15.6%
SNAP Recipients
18.6%
Gini Index
0.444
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K21.2%
$25K–$50K24.2%
$50K–$75K17.7%
$75K–$100K13.8%
$100K–$150K13.9%
$150K–$200K5.5%
$200K+3.6%
The median household income in Somerset County, ME is $56,199 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $32,452. 15.6% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 18.6% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.444 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).