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Somerset city, KY

ZIP 42501 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 42501

42501 has a population of 17,441 with a median age of 41.0 yrs (48.4% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
93.9%+52% vs US avg
x
Black
2.2%-83% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.5%-92% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
3.0%-84% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
23.6%+7% vs US avg
x
18–64
58.8%-5% vs US avg
x
65+
17.7%+9% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
15.8%+42% vs US avg
x
High school
35.3%+35% vs US avg
x
Some college
31.9%+10% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
17.0%-49% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
48.8%+1% vs US avg
x
Never married
22.9%-32% vs US avg
x
Divorced
19.7%+91% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
8.6%
x
Diversity Index
12/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
21.3%+85% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
68.4%+392% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.5%+41% vs US avg
x
Disability
23.1%+73% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
15.0%+85% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
41.5%+616% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 42501

Poverty Rate
21.3%+85% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.5%+41% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
68.4%+392% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
15.0%+85% vs US avg
x
Disability
23.1%+73% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
6.6%-17% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
18.4%+57% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
41.5%+616% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population17,441
Median age41.0
Poverty rate21.3%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White93.9%
Hispanic3.0%
Black2.2%
Asian0.5%
Foreign-born68.4%