City · Texas
Somerville, Texas
Somerville, city, in Burleson County, Texas. Somerville had 1,517 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 14.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,312 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,126 (±286). GEOID 4868720.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,517
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,312 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,126 ±286
Median household income
$65,667
±$6,967 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$142,800
±$24,940 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$631
±$145 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Somerville and what county is it in?
Somerville is a city in Burleson County, Texas. It covers 2.9 square miles of land, 456 residents per square mile in 2020.
Somerville is in the College Station-Bryan, TX metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Somerville, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,517 people lived in Somerville on July 1, 2025, up 14.8% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 1,312 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,126 (±286).
| Measure | Somerville | Burleson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,126 ±286 | 18,857 | no clear change |
| Households | 466 ±95 | 7,900 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.42 ±0.45 | 2.35 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 607 ±102 | 9,579 | no clear change |
Somerville's population since 2000
From 1,704 in 2000 to 1,517 in 2025: down 11.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Somerville as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Somerville?
The median resident of Somerville is 47.4 years old; 18.5% are under 18 and 32.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 41.5%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 30.5%.
| Measure | Somerville | Burleson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.4 ±17.5 | 44.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.5% ±9.8 pts | 21.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 32.1% ±10.2 pts | 22.1% | – |
| Male | 46.4% ±7.2 pts | 48.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 41.5% ±15.8 pts | 22.7% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 30.5% ±12.6 pts | 62.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 18.7% ±9.2 pts | 10.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±2.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±4.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±4.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 8.0% ±7.4 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±4.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 9.1% ±6.6 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 25.7% ±13.7 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.0% ±4.7 pts | 7.1% | – |
| With a disability | 20.7% ±7.4 pts | 15.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.8% ±8.3 pts | 12.6% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 76.1% ±11.5 pts | 86.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.5% ±8.9 pts | 23.5% | +11.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.3% ±3.5 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 94.6% ±3.3 pts | 94.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.3% ±2.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Somerville earn?
Half of Somerville's 466 households earn less than $65,667 a year (±$6,967), against $70,000 in Burleson County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $51,620 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Somerville | Burleson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,667 ±$6,967 | $70,000 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $67,127 ±$14,346 | $91,476 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,620 ±$5,067 | $38,034 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.3% ±7.4 pts | 12.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 3.8% ±11.5 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 19.5% ±10.8 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 90.6% ±8.6 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 73.2% ±13.1 pts | 83.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Somerville?
Owners occupy 83.5% of Somerville's occupied homes and renters 16.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $142,800 by its owner (±$24,940). The median renter pays $631 a month including utilities, and 65.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Somerville | Burleson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $142,800 ±$24,940 | $191,000 | +$47,544 |
| Median gross rent | $631 ±$145 | $1,063 | −$253 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 65.7% ±31.7 pts | 32.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,085 ±$244 | $1,758 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 83.5% ±11.6 pts | 81.7% | +19.4 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 16.5% ±11.6 pts | 18.3% | – |
| Housing units | 607 ±102 | 9,579 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.5% ±5.2 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±41.9 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 82.2% ±9.3 pts | 65.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 13.7% ±8.4 pts | 28.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±7.9 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 11.7% ±7.6 pts | 16.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.9% ±5.8 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.5% ±4.7 pts | 4.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Somerville building?
Builders took permits for 1 new housing units in Somerville in 2025 (1 in single-family houses), 0.7 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Somerville work and get to work?
67.4% of Somerville's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 26.9 minutes.
| Measure | Somerville | Burleson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 47.8% ±10.3 pts | 58.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.8% ±3.1 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 67.4% ±16.0 pts | 73.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 20.9% ±16.1 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±11.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±11.0 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.6% ±10.7 pts | 14.0% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.9 min ±5.8 | 29.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Somerville?
1 census tract lies mostly in Somerville (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9705.02Burleson County | 2,517 | $74,368 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Somerville) · Census block assignment files
How does Somerville compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Somerville is the 8,690th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 691st-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Somerville ranks 500th of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 691st | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 179th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 846th | 979 |
| Median household income | 500th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 573rd | 978 |
| Median home value | 674th | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 818th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 461st | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 410th | 877 |
| Median age | 103rd | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 217th | 973 |
| Travel time to work | 436th | 976 |
Somerville's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Somerville with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Somerville?
22 of the 57 figures for Somerville on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Somerville are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Somerville.