Somerset County, MD — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$52,462
Per Capita Income
$26,031
Poverty Rate
20.1%
SNAP Recipients
27.5%
Gini Index
0.471
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K28.9%
$25K–$50K17.9%
$50K–$75K19.7%
$75K–$100K11.0%
$100K–$150K12.3%
$150K–$200K6.8%
$200K+3.3%
The median household income in Somerset County, MD is $52,462 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $26,031. 20.1% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 27.5% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.471 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).