Town of Somerset, Bristol County, Massachusetts

The Town of Somerset is a town in Bristol County, Massachusetts. About 18,298 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 7.9 sq mi (20.5 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It has its own local government.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
18,298 ± 45
County
Bristol County
School districts
Somerset-Berkley School District9–12 · high schoolSomerset School DistrictPre-K to 8 · elementary
Land area
7.9 sq mi (20.5 km²)
Type
TownIts own local government
Time zone
Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
Median household income
$112,677 ± $6,344
Median home value
$418,800 ± $17,794
Water area
3.99 sq mi (10.3 km²)
State
Massachusetts
Census code (GEOID)
2500562430
Coordinates (central point)
41.738483, -71.165053

These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Census place in the Town of Somerset

  1. Somerset (CDP)18,298 people

This place’s central point lies inside the Town of Somerset. A place can reach across the line, and its government, if it has one, can be separate from the town’s.

Bordering areas, nearest first

  1. Town of Swansea2.9 mi northwest
  2. Fall River (city)3.8 mi east
  3. Town of Dighton6.3 mi north
  4. Town of Freetown8.0 mi east
  5. Town of Berkley8.2 mi northeast
  6. Town of Tiverton, Newport County, Rhode Island9.1 mi south

These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with the Town of Somerset. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.

Other towns in Bristol County, largest first

  1. Town of Dartmouth33,328 people
  2. Town of Easton25,316 people
  3. Town of Mansfield23,931 people
  4. Town of Norton19,240 people
  5. Town of Swansea17,359 people
  6. Town of Westport16,484 people
  7. Town of Fairhaven15,903 people
  8. Town of Seekonk15,694 people
  9. Town of Raynham15,505 people
  10. Town of Rehoboth13,022 people
  11. Town of Acushnet10,624 people
  12. Town of Freetown9,285 people
All 14
  1. Town of Dighton8,193 people
  2. Town of Berkley6,829 people

People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Bristol County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.

Sunrise and sunset in the Town of Somerset

Longest day
15 hours 12 minutes around June 21
Shortest day
9 hours 9 minutes around December 21
Earliest sunrise
5:09 AM around June 15
Latest sunrise
7:22 AM the day before clocks go back in November
Earliest sunset
4:13 PM around December 8
Latest sunset
8:23 PM around June 27

Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.

Sunrise and sunset on the 15th of each month
DaySunriseSunsetDaylight
Jan 157:09 AM4:38 PM9 h 29 min
Feb 156:40 AM5:17 PM10 h 37 min
Mar 156:56 AM6:51 PM11 h 55 min
Apr 156:04 AM7:25 PM13 h 21 min
May 155:25 AM7:57 PM14 h 32 min
Jun 155:09 AM8:21 PM15 h 12 min
Jul 155:23 AM8:17 PM14 h 54 min
Aug 155:52 AM7:44 PM13 h 52 min
Sep 156:24 AM6:54 PM12 h 30 min
Oct 156:56 AM6:03 PM11 h 7 min
Nov 156:33 AM4:24 PM9 h 51 min
Dec 157:04 AM4:14 PM9 h 10 min

Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.

Before using this answer on a form

A town line is not always the line on your mail: a mailing address can name another town or post office, and school districts, ZIP Codes and tax districts follow their own lines. For taxes, voting or permits, check the full address with Bristol County or the local office.

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