Poverty Rate in Somerset, Kentucky
In Somerset, Kentucky, an estimated 3,202 of 10,991 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Somerset, Kentucky?
The poverty rate in Somerset, Kentucky is 29.1%.
- How many people in Somerset, Kentucky live in poverty?
In Somerset, Kentucky, an estimated 3,202 of 10,991 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Somerset, Kentucky compare to the average for Kentucky?
The poverty rate in Somerset, Kentucky is 76.36% higher than the Kentucky average. In Somerset, Kentucky, an estimated 29.1% of 10,991 people live in poverty. In Kentucky, 16.5% of 4,389,492 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Somerset, Kentucky compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Somerset, Kentucky is 130.95% higher than the US average. In Somerset, Kentucky, an estimated 29.1% of 10,991 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Under 18 years
39.9% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Somerset, Kentucky
2022
39.9% of 2 thousand people
Under 5 years
50.6% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Somerset, Kentucky
2022
50.6% of 704 people
5 to 17 years
35.6% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Somerset, Kentucky
2022
35.6% of 2 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
38.8% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Somerset, Kentucky
2022
38.8% of 2 thousand people
18 to 64 years
25.5% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Somerset, Kentucky
2022
25.5% of 7 thousand people
18 to 34 years
20.2% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Somerset, Kentucky
2022
20.2% of 3 thousand people
35 to 64 years
29% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Somerset, Kentucky
2022
29% of 4 thousand people
60 years and over
28.7% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Somerset, Kentucky
2022
28.7% of 2 thousand people
65 years and over
27.8% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Somerset, Kentucky
2022
27.8% of 2 thousand people
White
28.8% Poverty Rate for White people in Somerset, Kentucky
2022
28.8% of 10 thousand people
Black or African American
10.2% Poverty Rate for Black People in Somerset, Kentucky
2022
10.2% of 364 people
American Indian and Alaska Native
90% Poverty Rate for Native Americans in Somerset, Kentucky
2022
90% of 10 people
Asian
47.8% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Somerset, Kentucky
2022
47.8% of 182 people
Some other race
0% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Somerset, Kentucky
2022
0% of 45 people
Two or more races
51.6% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Somerset, Kentucky
2022
51.6% of 322 people
Hispanic
66.9% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Somerset, Kentucky
2022
66.9% of 652 people
White, not Hispanic
26.1% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Somerset, Kentucky
2022
26.1% of 9 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
27.8% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Somerset, Kentucky
2022
27.8% of 8 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
59.9% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Somerset, Kentucky
2022
59.9% of 2 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
28.4% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Somerset, Kentucky
2022
28.4% of 2 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
21.2% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Somerset, Kentucky
2022
21.2% of 2 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
2.8% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Somerset, Kentucky
2022
2.8% of 1 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
18% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Somerset, Kentucky
2022
18% of 5 thousand people
Employed
17.2% Poverty Rate for employed people in Somerset, Kentucky
2022
17.2% of 5 thousand people
Male
13.2% Poverty Rate for employed men in Somerset, Kentucky
2022
13.2% of 3 thousand people
Female
23% Poverty Rate for employed women in Somerset, Kentucky
2022
23% of 2 thousand people
Unemployed
25.7% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Somerset, Kentucky
2022
25.7% of 439 people
Male
21.9% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Somerset, Kentucky
2022
21.9% of 187 people
Female
28.6% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Somerset, Kentucky
2022
28.6% of 252 people
Population 16 years and over
26.7% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Somerset, Kentucky
2022
26.7% of 9 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
11.5% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Somerset, Kentucky
2022
11.5% of 4 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
31.3% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Somerset, Kentucky
2022
31.3% of 2 thousand people
Did not work
39.8% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Somerset, Kentucky
2022
39.8% of 3 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
39.9% Poverty Rate for single people in Somerset, Kentucky
2022
39.9% of 3 thousand people
Male
41% Poverty Rate for single men in Somerset, Kentucky
2022
41% of 1 thousand people
Female
39.1% Poverty Rate for single women in Somerset, Kentucky
2022
39.1% of 2 thousand people
18 to 24 years
0% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Somerset, Kentucky
2022
0% of 104 people
25 to 34 years
21.2% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Somerset, Kentucky
2022
21.2% of 641 people
35 to 44 years
67.3% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Somerset, Kentucky
2022
67.3% of 339 people
45 to 54 years
28.3% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Somerset, Kentucky
2022
28.3% of 499 people
55 to 64 years
57.3% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Somerset, Kentucky
2022
57.3% of 335 people
65 to 74 years
33.6% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Somerset, Kentucky
2022
33.6% of 428 people
75 years and over
55.7% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Somerset, Kentucky
2022
55.7% of 440 people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
9.8% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Somerset, Kentucky
2022
9.8% of 1 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
38.6% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Somerset, Kentucky
2022
38.6% of 653 people
Did not work
67.5% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Somerset, Kentucky
2022
67.5% of 1 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
29.1% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Somerset, Kentucky
2022
29.1%
Poverty Rate by City around Pulaski County
- Burnside, Kentucky 23.2% of 1,071 people.
- Eubank, Kentucky 19.1% of 465 people.
- Ferguson, Kentucky 38.7% of 811 people.
- Science Hill, Kentucky 24.7% of 712 people.