Somerset township, Pennsylvania
Somerset township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Somerset township is a geographic entity located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,538. The land area covers 32.15 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 2,538 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 49.8 yrs | ±5.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,154 | ±92 | 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 | 1,236 | ±106 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,154 | ±92 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 82 | ±61 |
| Median Home Value | $230,800 | ±$43,588 |
| Median Gross Rent | $588 | ±$137 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $75,500 | ±$28,743 |
| Per Capita Income | $42,280 | ±$4,137 |
| Poverty Rate | 4.4% | ±2.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 113 | ±59 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.8% | ±3.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,244 | ±120 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 87.5% | ±3.9% |
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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TOWNSHIP OF SOMERSET
GUS Population: 2,550 (2024)
ID: 174785
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
615 VANCEVILLE RD, EIGHTY FOUR PA 15330-1916
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GUS Population: 210,434 (2024)
ID: 173742
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
100 W BEAU ST, STE 702, WASHINGTON PA 15301-4443
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Somerset | 03-05 | Somerset, PA | |
| Regular School Somerset | PK-02 | Somerset, PA | |
| Regular School Somerset | 06-12 | Somerset, PA | |
| Career and Technical School Somerset | 09-12 | Somerset, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Pittsburgh, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Houston, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Pittsburgh, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 08-12 | Pittsburgh, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Belle Vernon, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Belle Vernon, PA |
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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Douglas Education Center
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College | 9.0 mi away | 130 7th St, Monessen, PA, 15062 |
7246843684
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BENTLEYVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.2 mi away | 931 MAIN ST, BENTLEYVILLE, PA, 15314 |
(724) 239-5122
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Washington & Jefferson College
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College | 9.8 mi away | 60 S Lincoln St, Washington, PA, 15301 |
7245031001
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MONONGAHELA AREA LIBRARY
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Library | 7.8 mi away | 813 WEST MAIN ST, MONONGAHELA, PA, 15063 |
(724) 258-5409
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Penn Commercial Business/Technical School
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College | 9.9 mi away | 242 Oak Spring Road, Washington, PA, 15301-6822 |
7242225330
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JOHN K TENER LIBRARY
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Library | 8.4 mi away | 638 FALLOWFIELD AVE, CHARLEROI, PA, 15022 |
(724) 483-8282
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Washington Health System School of Nursing
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College | 10.2 mi away | 155 Wilson Ave, Washington, PA, 15301 |
7242233172
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MARIANNA COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.7 mi away | 247 JEFFERSON AVENUE, MARIANNA, PA, 15345 |
(724) 267-3888
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Pennsylvania Western University
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College | 10.6 mi away | 250 University Avenue, California, PA, 15419 |
7249384000
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MONESSEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.3 mi away | 326 DONNER AVENUE, MONESSEN, PA, 15062 |
(724) 684-4750
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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 WASHINGTON 3 NE, PA US, located 7.3 miles from Somerset township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36.8° | 20.0° | 28.4° | 3.32" | 9.9" |
| February | 40.1° | 21.7° | 30.9° | 2.52" | 7.5" |
| March | 49.4° | 28.7° | 39.1° | 3.51" | 6.1" |
| April | 62.6° | 39.5° | 51.1° | 3.26" | 0.6" |
| May | 71.9° | 49.1° | 60.5° | 4.14" | 0.0" |
| June | 79.8° | 57.9° | 68.9° | 4.48" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.4° | 61.7° | 72.6° | 3.63" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.5° | 60.3° | 71.4° | 3.48" | 0.0" |
| September | 76.1° | 53.5° | 64.8° | 3.57" | 0.0" |
| October | 64.2° | 42.6° | 53.4° | 3.00" | 0.0" |
| November | 51.9° | 33.4° | 42.7° | 3.11" | 1.8" |
| December | 41.4° | 25.9° | 33.7° | 3.32" | 6.0" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cokeburg borough | Borough | 3.2 mi | — |
| Ellsworth borough | Borough | 3.3 mi | — |
| Bentleyville borough | Borough | 3.4 mi | — |
| Eighty Four CDP | CDP | 4.4 mi | — |
| Van Voorhis CDP | CDP | 4.6 mi | — |
| Wylandville CDP | CDP | 5.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4212571792. • 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.