Somerset
City in Pulaski County, Kentucky
Somerset is a city in Pulaski County, Kentucky, with 11,924 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 971 ft (296 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ferguson, 1.7 miles S.
- 11,924residents (2020 Census)
- 971 ftelevation · 296 m
- 15.2 sq miland area · 39.4 km²
- 784 / sq mipopulation density
- 42533ZIP code
About Somerset
Somerset is a home rule-class city in and the county seat of Pulaski County, Kentucky, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 11,924. Somerset's micropolitan area population is 67,384; it comprises the entirety of Pulaski County.
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Living in Somerset
- Median household income
- $34,704
- Median home value
- $144,000
- Median rent
- $775/mo
- Median age
- 39.8
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Somerset had 11,924 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 11,924 |
|---|---|
| Density | 784 per sq mi (303 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Somerset at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Pulaski County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 11,924 (2020) |
| Land area | 15.20 sq mi (39.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 971 ft (296 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.0865° N, 84.6054° W |
| ZIP code | 42533 |
| Official website | cityofsomerset.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2171688 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Somerset
- Ferguson1.7 mi S
- Burnside5.9 mi S
- Science Hill6.2 mi N
- Eubank13.5 mi N
- Monticello21.7 mi SW
- Mount Vernon24.0 mi NE
- Liberty24.0 mi NW
- Brodhead24.2 mi NE
- Livingston25.9 mi NE
- Crab Orchard26.1 mi N
- Whitley City26.1 mi S
- Jamestown26.2 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Somerset
What county is Somerset in?
Somerset is in Pulaski County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Somerset, KY?
11,924 people lived in Somerset at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Somerset, KY?
The ZIP code of Somerset is 42533.
What is the elevation of Somerset?
971 feet (296 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Somerset?
Ferguson (1.7 mi), Burnside (5.9 mi), Science Hill (6.2 mi), Eubank (13.5 mi), Monticello (21.7 mi).
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