Somerset County, Pennsylvania
Somerset County: County in Pennsylvania, United States
About
Somerset County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the population was 77,742 and a population density of 28 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 72,916 inhabitants. Its county seat is Somerset. The county was created 229 years ago in 1795.
Quick Facts about Somerset County
| Population : | 72,916 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| Different from : | Somerset County, Somerset County, Somerset County |
| Area : | 2800 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.6% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.4% |
| Named for : | Somerset |
| Capital : | Somerset |
| Establishment : | April 04, 1795 |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 13:25:35 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 26 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.62% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Somerset County is located at 39°58'21"N 79°1'42"W (39.9724400, -79.0282700). It has 6 neighbors: Allegany County, Garrett County, Bedford County, Cambria County, Fayette County and Westmoreland County.
Somerset County map
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The largest city of Somerset County is Somerset with a population of 5,817. Other cities include, Windber population 3,789, Meyersdale population 2,087, Berlin population 1,931 and Randolph population 1,679. See all Somerset County cities & populated places.
Somerset County Populated Places (more)
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Somerset County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Williams | 6,115 | Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Somerset | 5,817 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Windber | 3,789 | Borough of in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Forward | 3,018 | Township of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania |
| Glade | 2,143 | Township in Warren County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Meyersdale | 2,087 | Borough in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Berlin | 1,931 | Borough in Pennsylvania, USA |
| Randolph | 1,679 | Unincorporated community in Somerset County, Pennsylvania |
| Kimmel | 1,537 | Township in Bedford County, Pennsylvania |
| Friedens | 1,523 | Census designated place |
| Huston | 1,352 | Township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania |
| Boswell | 1,180 | Town in Choctaw County, Oklahoma, United States |
| Davidsville | 1,130 | Census designated place |
| Milford | 985 | Borough in Pike County, Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Paint | 930 | Borough in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Rockwood | 815 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
- Official Website
Official website of Somerset County
Somerset County has 6 neighbours.
- Allegany County county in Maryland, United States
- Garrett County county in Maryland, United States
- Bedford County county in Pennsylvania, United States
- Cambria County county in Pennsylvania, United States
- Fayette County county in Pennsylvania, United States
- Westmoreland County county in Pennsylvania, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Somerset County decreased by 6.62% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 77,742 | - | census |
| 2011 | 77,274 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 77,012 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 76,587 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 76,146 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 75,383 | -1.01% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 74,860 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 74,242 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 73,872 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 73,447 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 72,916 | -0.73% | estimation process |
People born in Somerset County (10)
People born in Somerset County, including politician Howard Shultz Miller, politician David Fisher, minister Adam Payne, .
List
- J. Buell Snyder (American politician) he was born in 30/07/1877
- John Gilmore (American politician) he was born in 18/02/1780
- Stanley Stroup (American politician) he was born in 18/09/1904
- Francis M. Cunningham (Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 31/12/1837
- Norman B. Ream (American businessman) he was born in 05/11/1844
- A. C. Lyons (American architect) he was born in 02/10/1873
- John Marston (U.S. Marine Corps Major General) he was born in 03/08/1884
Other places with the same name (4)
- Somerset County , New Jersey county in Maine, United States with a population of 329,331 people.
- Somerset County , Maine county in Maine, United States with a population of 50,635 people.
- Somerset County , Maryland county in Maryland, United States with a population of 25,453 people.
Pennsylvania Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia County | 1,578,487 | County in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Philadelphia | 1,578,487 | The sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. |
| Allegheny County | 1,211,358 | County in the southwestern part of the U. |
| Montgomery County | 833,869 | County in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Bucks County | 627,987 | County in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Delaware County | 566,753 | County in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Lancaster County | 546,192 | County in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Chester County | 526,759 | County in Pennsylvania, United States |
| York County | 450,448 | County in Maine, United States |
| Berks County | 421,017 | County in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Lehigh County | 370,802 | County in Pennsylvania, United States of America |
| Westmoreland County | 347,087 | County in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Luzerne County | 316,982 | County in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Northampton County | 305,892 | County in Pennsylvania, United States |
| Pittsburgh | 299,226 | The second most populous city in Pennsylvania and the center of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. |
| Dauphin County | 279,874 | County in Pennsylvania, United States |
