Poverty Rate in Somerville, Massachusetts
In Somerville, Massachusetts, an estimated 7,920 of 77,903 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Somerville, Massachusetts?
The poverty rate in Somerville, Massachusetts is 10.2%.
- How many people in Somerville, Massachusetts live in poverty?
In Somerville, Massachusetts, an estimated 7,920 of 77,903 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Somerville, Massachusetts compare to the average for Massachusetts?
The poverty rate in Somerville, Massachusetts is 1.92% lower than the Massachusetts average. In Somerville, Massachusetts, an estimated 10.2% of 77,903 people live in poverty. In Massachusetts, 10.4% of 6,763,338 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Somerville, Massachusetts compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Somerville, Massachusetts is 19.05% lower than the US average. In Somerville, Massachusetts, an estimated 10.2% of 77,903 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Asian
7.9% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Somerville, Massachusetts
2021
7.9% of 10 thousand people
Two or more races
12.9% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Somerville, Massachusetts
2022
12.9% of 7 thousand people
White
12% Poverty Rate for White people in Somerville, Massachusetts
2023
12% of 51 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
12.4% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Somerville, Massachusetts
2023
12.4% of 49 thousand people
Under 18 years
3.3% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Somerville, Massachusetts
2023
3.3% of 7 thousand people
Under 5 years
3.3% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Somerville, Massachusetts
2023
3.3% of 3 thousand people
5 to 17 years
3.3% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Somerville, Massachusetts
2023
3.3% of 4 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
3.3% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Somerville, Massachusetts
2023
3.3% of 7 thousand people
18 to 64 years
11.5% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Somerville, Massachusetts
2023
11.5% of 63 thousand people
18 to 34 years
13.3% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Somerville, Massachusetts
2023
13.3% of 37 thousand people
35 to 64 years
8.8% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Somerville, Massachusetts
2023
8.8% of 26 thousand people
60 years and over
25.9% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Somerville, Massachusetts
2023
25.9% of 11 thousand people
65 years and over
27.3% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Somerville, Massachusetts
2023
27.3% of 8 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
10.4% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Somerville, Massachusetts
2023
10.4% of 63 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
32.1% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Somerville, Massachusetts
2023
32.1% of 3 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
24.6% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Somerville, Massachusetts
2023
24.6% of 8 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
12.2% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Somerville, Massachusetts
2023
12.2% of 8 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
6% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Somerville, Massachusetts
2023
6% of 44 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
5% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Somerville, Massachusetts
2023
5% of 58 thousand people
Employed
4% Poverty Rate for employed people in Somerville, Massachusetts
2023
4% of 55 thousand people
Male
2.7% Poverty Rate for employed men in Somerville, Massachusetts
2023
2.7% of 28 thousand people
Female
5.3% Poverty Rate for employed women in Somerville, Massachusetts
2023
5.3% of 28 thousand people
Unemployed
29.6% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Somerville, Massachusetts
2023
29.6% of 2 thousand people
Male
8.3% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Somerville, Massachusetts
2023
8.3% of 852 people
Female
41.5% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Somerville, Massachusetts
2023
41.5% of 2 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
13.2% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Somerville, Massachusetts
2023
13.2% of 72 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
1.1% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Somerville, Massachusetts
2023
1.1% of 44 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
21.2% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Somerville, Massachusetts
2023
21.2% of 15 thousand people
Did not work
45.2% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Somerville, Massachusetts
2023
45.2% of 13 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
17.4% Poverty Rate for single people in Somerville, Massachusetts
2023
17.4% of 41 thousand people
Male
13.9% Poverty Rate for single men in Somerville, Massachusetts
2023
13.9% of 19 thousand people
Female
20.4% Poverty Rate for single women in Somerville, Massachusetts
2023
20.4% of 22 thousand people
18 to 24 years
40.7% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Somerville, Massachusetts
2023
40.7% of 7 thousand people
25 to 34 years
9.4% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Somerville, Massachusetts
2023
9.4% of 22 thousand people
35 to 44 years
3.2% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Somerville, Massachusetts
2023
3.2% of 4 thousand people
45 to 54 years
23.5% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Somerville, Massachusetts
2023
23.5% of 3 thousand people
55 to 64 years
17.4% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Somerville, Massachusetts
2023
17.4% of 2 thousand people
65 to 74 years
27.9% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Somerville, Massachusetts
2023
27.9% of 2 thousand people
75 years and over
37.3% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Somerville, Massachusetts
2023
37.3% of 2 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
1.7% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Somerville, Massachusetts
2023
1.7% of 27 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
33.1% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Somerville, Massachusetts
2023
33.1% of 8 thousand people
Did not work
67.2% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Somerville, Massachusetts
2023
67.2% of 6 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
12.2% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Somerville, Massachusetts
2023
12.2%
Poverty Rate by City around Middlesex County
- Arlington, Massachusetts 5.4% of 45,566 people.
- Ayer, Massachusetts 7.6% of 2,879 people.
- Belmont, Massachusetts 3.9% of 26,798 people.
- Boston, Massachusetts 17.5% of 627,842 people.
- Brookline, Massachusetts 10.1% of 61,454 people.