Profile for Somerset, New Jersey, NJ
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Somerset is in Somerset County, in the New York metro area.
The latitude of Somerset is 40.497N. The longitude is -74.488W.
It is in the Eastern Standard time zone. Elevation is 92 feet.The population, at the time of the 2000 census, was 23,040.
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$65,831National
$41,994
Source: 2000 census, U.S. Census BureauFor more census details and comparisons, see our Somerset demographic reports
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Sections below provide additional information and links about Somerset demographics, travel and tourism, nearby airports, cemeteries, the Somerset County economy, education, environment, genealogy, government, historic sites, libraries, maps, museums, newspapers and other media, nonprofit groups, real estate, recreation, religion, transportation, and weather in the 08873 ZIP code.
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6% of Somerset residents report German ancestry, and 8% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Somerset ancestry & family history guide.
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- Ancestry.com - NJ data
- Birth, marriage & death records
- Cemetery records
- County history catalog
- Census records (historic)
- Court, land & probate records
- Death index
- Family & local history
- Immigration records
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- Somerset area cemeteries
- Cemeteries in Somerset County
- Cemetery record compendium
- New Jersey cemetery message boards
- National database of cemetery records
- Veteran grave locator
- Communities near Somerset
- Nearby cities of 10,000 or more
- Nearby cities of 50,000 or more
- Communities in Somerset County
- Somerset business guide
- Somerset County Chamber of Commerce
- Better Business Bureau
- Business licenses
- Corporate records search
- Courts in New Jersey
- Local ordinances in New Jersey (Partial selection)
- Obituaries - search nearby newspapers
- Obituary database - Ancestry.com
- Charitable donations
- Local information on disability access
- Americans with Disabilities Act
- Independent living centers in New Jersey
- National Council on Independent Living
At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Somerset was $26,798, compared with $21,587 nationally.
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- Somerset County economic summary
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- New Jersey economic data
37% of Somerset residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.
- Colleges in or near Somerset
- Colleges in New Jersey
- Learning Disabilities Association in New Jersey
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- School report cards
- Yearbooks (old) of New Jersey high schools
- Air pollution in Somerset County
- Diesel soot in Somerset County
- Land contamination in Somerset County
- Nature Conservancy projects in New Jersey
- Ozone status & air pollution - American Lung Association
- Recycling info for Somerset County
- Toxic chemical releases in Somerset County
- Water levels & streamflow conditions in New Jersey
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- New Jersey county fairs
- New Jersey festivals (New Jersey tourism department)
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- Somerset County government
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- Where to write for birth, death, marriage or divorce records
- Historic sites in or near Somerset
- Historic sites in New Jersey
- Museums in or near Somerset
- Museums in New Jersey
- New Jersey state archives
- National Historic Landmark search
- Search the Library of Congress
- Search the National Register for historic properties
- Post history questions in Somerset County genealogy forum
Median rent in Somerset, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $832. Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $1,529.
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Libraries in Somerset include Franklin Twp Public Library/Somerset ... View libraries
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- Census map of Somerset area
- Historic maps of NJ cities - Library of Congress
- Historic maps of New Jersey
- Topographic map of Somerset
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- AM radio stations in or near Somerset
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- Recent death notices - selected NJ newspapers
- Chambers of commerce in New Jersey
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- Foundations (by name)
- Kiwanis clubs in New Jersey
- Lions clubs in New Jersey
- Nonprofit groups
- Nonprofit guide for Somerset
- Rotary club search
- Volunteer opportunities in or near Somerset
- Aerial photo of Somerset
- Historic photos of U.S. cities
- Panoramic photos of New Jersey communities
- Photos of New Jersey places
- Post cards of New Jersey communities
Somerset County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Somerset political report.
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The average commute time for Somerset workers is 29 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.
Hotels in Somerset include Candlewood Suites, Clarion Suites Somerset, Holiday Inn Somerset, Homewood Suites, Korman Communities Somerset, Quality Inn, Ramada Inn Somerset, Somerset Courtyard by Marriott, Somerset Residence Inn, Staybridge Suites by Holiday Inn.
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