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Somerset (village), Wisconsin

Somerset is a village located in St. Croix County, Wisconsin. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 1,556.

Geography

\nAccording to the
United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 4.8 km² (1.8 mi²). None of the area is covered with water.

Demographics

\nAs of the
census of 2000, there are 1,556 people, 635 households, and 391 families residing in the village. The population density is 326.5/km² (844.1/mi²). There are 659 housing units at an average density of 138.3 persons/km² (357.5 persons/mi²). The racial makeup of the village is 96.85% White, 0.77% African American, 0.45% Native American, 0.06% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.45% from other races, and 1.41% from two or more races. 1.16% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 635 households out of which 39.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.8% are married couples living together, 14.3% have a woman whose husband does not live with her, and 38.4% are non-families. 26.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.45 and the average family size is 2.99. In the village the population is spread out with 30.1% under the age of 18, 13.4% from 18 to 24, 36.8% from 25 to 44, 12.9% from 45 to 64, and 6.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 27 years. For every 100 females there are 93.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 94.8 males. The median income for a household in the village is $45,194, and the median income for a family is $47,426. Males have a median income of $36,827 versus $25,605 for females. The per capita income for the village is $19,170. 7.3% of the population and 6.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 7.8% are under the age of 18 and 29.0% are 65 or older.