Somerset town, New York
Somerset town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Somerset town is a geographic entity located in Niagara County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,549. The land area covers 37.11 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 2,549 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 45.2 yrs | ±1.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,214 | ±88 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,386 | ±94 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,214 | ±88 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 172 | ±77 |
| Median Home Value | $167,200 | ±$25,303 |
| Median Gross Rent | $769 | ±$259 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $69,167 | ±$13,523 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,296 | ±$3,511 |
| Poverty Rate | 12.8% | ±5.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 393 | ±157 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% | ±2.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,280 | ±134 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91.8% | ±4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 2,556 (2024)
ID: 190993
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN CLERK
PO BOX 368, BARKER NY 14012-0368
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GUS Population: 209,570 (2024)
ID: 170427
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: DEPUTY COMMISSIONER OF BUSINESS DEVE
VANATAGE CENTER STE 1, 6311 INDUCON CORPORATE DR, SANBORN NY 14132
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | LOCKPORT, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | LOCKPORT, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | BARKER, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | LOCKPORT, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-06 | MEDINA, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-06 | LOCKPORT, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-02 | LOCKPORT, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | LOCKPORT, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | LYNDONVILLE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | LOCKPORT, NY |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Orleans Niagara BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
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College Vocational | 13.6 mi away | 50 Main Street, Lockport, NY, 14094 |
71673168004446
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BARKER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.5 mi away | 8708 MAIN ST., BARKER, NY, 14012 |
(716) 795-3344
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Niagara County Community College
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College | 21.0 mi away | 3111 Saunders Settlement Rd, Sanborn, NY, 14132 |
7166146222
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YATES COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 8.1 mi away | 15 NORTH MAIN STREET, LYNDONVILLE, NY, 14098 |
(585) 765-9041
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NEWFANE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.8 mi away | 2761 MAPLE AVENUE, NEWFANE, NY, 14108 |
(716) 778-9344
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ROYALTON HARTLAND COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 9.3 mi away | 9 S. VERNON STREET, MIDDLEPORT, NY, 14105 |
(716) 735-3281
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LEE-WHEDON MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 11.4 mi away | 620 WEST AVENUE, MEDINA, NY, 14103 |
(585) 798-3430
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LOCKPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.4 mi away | 23 EAST AVENUE, LOCKPORT, NY, 14094 |
(716) 433-5935
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WILSON COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 14.1 mi away | 265 YOUNG STREET, WILSON, NY, 14172 |
(716) 751-6070
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HOAG LIBRARY OF THE SWAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
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Library | 18.9 mi away | 134 SOUTH MAIN STREET, ALBION, NY, 14411 |
(585) 589-4246
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at LOCKPORT 4E, NY US, located 10.7 miles from Somerset town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.7° | 18.1° | 25.4° | 2.94" | — |
| February | 35.0° | 19.2° | 27.1° | 2.25" | — |
| March | 44.2° | 25.5° | 34.9° | 2.65" | — |
| April | 55.9° | 35.7° | 45.8° | 3.36" | — |
| May | 69.4° | 47.6° | 58.5° | 3.05" | — |
| June | 78.1° | 57.2° | 67.7° | 3.43" | — |
| July | 82.3° | 61.3° | 71.8° | 3.76" | — |
| August | 80.0° | 60.8° | 70.4° | 3.21" | — |
| September | 73.8° | 53.7° | 63.8° | 3.54" | — |
| October | 60.9° | 42.6° | 51.7° | 3.70" | — |
| November | 48.8° | 33.7° | 41.2° | 3.05" | — |
| December | 38.3° | 23.8° | 31.1° | 2.92" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barker village | Village | 0.6 mi | — |
| Newfane CDP | CDP | 8.1 mi | — |
| Lyndonville village | Village | 8.1 mi | — |
| Olcott CDP | CDP | 8.6 mi | — |
| Middleport village | Village | 9.3 mi | — |
| Gasport CDP | CDP | 10.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3606368330. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.