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Somerset city, KY

ZIP 42503 — 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 42503

42503 has a population of 25,638 with a median age of 41.6 yrs (48.9% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
94.7%+54% vs US avg
x
Black
0.7%-94% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.5%-75% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
3.8%-79% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
21.3%-3% vs US avg
x
18–64
59.2%-4% vs US avg
x
65+
19.5%+20% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
14.6%+32% vs US avg
x
High school
29.4%+12% vs US avg
x
Some college
33.2%+15% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
22.7%-33% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
54.6%+14% vs US avg
x
Never married
25.5%-25% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.8%+14% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
8.1%
x
Diversity Index
10/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
17.2%+50% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
25.1%+81% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.2%+3% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.6%+39% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
6.2%-23% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
57.8%+896% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishAmericanGerman

Health & Community Indicators in 42503

Poverty Rate
17.2%+50% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.2%+3% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
25.1%+81% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
6.2%-23% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.6%+39% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
7.1%-11% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
10.4%-11% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.3%-97% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
57.8%+896% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population25,638
Median age41.6
Poverty rate17.2%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White94.7%
Hispanic3.8%
Black0.7%
Asian1.5%
Foreign-born25.1%