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Somerset borough, PA

ZIP 15501 — 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 15501

15501 has a population of 16,447 with a median age of 47.0 yrs (52.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
93.1%+51% vs US avg
x
Black
2.7%-79% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.1%-81% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
1.6%-91% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
1.5%
x
Age Groups
0–17
17.0%-23% vs US avg
x
18–64
57.9%-6% vs US avg
x
65+
25.1%+54% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
10.9%-2% vs US avg
x
High school
48.0%+83% vs US avg
x
Some college
21.3%-26% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
19.9%-41% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
50.8%+6% vs US avg
x
Never married
29.1%-14% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.8%+14% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
8.4%
x
Diversity Index
13/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
13.6%+18% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
4.7%-66% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.7%+28% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.7%+47% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.6%-6% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
63.7%+998% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishItalian

Health & Community Indicators in 15501

Poverty Rate
13.6%+18% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.7%+28% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
4.7%-66% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.6%-6% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.7%+47% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
5.4%-32% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
16.9%+44% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
63.7%+998% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population16,447
Median age47.0
Poverty rate13.6%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White93.1%
Hispanic1.6%
Black2.7%
Asian1.1%
Foreign-born4.7%