Somerset County, Maryland Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Somerset County, Maryland
Somerset County, Maryland Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
24,822
Median Age
38.1
Male Median
36.1
Female Median
42.1
Somerset County, Maryland Population Growth

Somerset County, Maryland Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -6.0%%.
-6.0%% Growth
Somerset County, Maryland Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Somerset County, Maryland Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 38.1 | 24,822 |
| 2023 | 38.1 | 24,685 |
| 2022 | 38.0 | 24,672 |
| 2021 | 37.0 | 24,834 |
| 2020 | 36.9 | 25,699 |
| 2019 | 36.2 | 25,729 |
| 2018 | 36.6 | 25,737 |
| 2017 | 37.0 | 25,801 |
| 2016 | 37.0 | 25,899 |
| 2015 | 37.0 | 25,980 |
| 2014 | 36.2 | 26,197 |
| 2013 | 36.6 | 26,347 |
| 2012 | 36.9 | 26,402 |
| 2011 | 37.5 | 26,453 |
| 2010 | 36.3 | 26,411 |
Somerset County, Maryland Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 4.6% |
| 5–17 | 12.8% |
| 18–24 | 12.3% |
| 25–34 | 15.8% |
| 35–54 | 23.7% |
| 55–64 | 12.8% |
| 65+ | 17.8% |
Dependency Ratios for Somerset County, Maryland
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 54.5
- Youth Dependency:
- 27.0
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 27.5
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Somerset County, Maryland
The median age in Somerset County, Maryland is 38.1 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Somerset County, Maryland is 24,822.
In Somerset County, Maryland, seniors (ages 65+) make up 17.8% of the population, while children under 18 represent 12.8%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Somerset County, Maryland is aging.