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Somerset, Indiana
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Location of Somerset in Wabash County, Indiana.
Location of Somerset in Wabash County, Indiana.
Country United States
State Indiana
County Wabash
Township Waltz
Area
 • Total 0.82 sq mi (2.13 km2)
 • Land 0.68 sq mi (1.76 km2)
 • Water 0.14 sq mi (0.37 km2)
Elevation
787 ft (240 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 385
 • Density 565.35/sq mi (218.39/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
46940
FIPS code 18-70524
GNIS feature ID 2631626

Somerset is a small community in Wabash County, Indiana, a state in the United States. It is called an "unincorporated census-designated place." This means it's a community that isn't officially a town or city, but it has enough people for the government to count them for statistics. Somerset is located within Waltz Township.

History of Somerset

When Was Somerset Established?

The community of Somerset has had a post office since 1848. This shows that people have lived and worked there for a very long time. For a while, Somerset was also known by another name: Springfield.

How Somerset Moved

Something very interesting happened to Somerset. The original community was located near the Mississinewa River. When a dam was built on the Mississinewa River, the area where the first Somerset stood became flooded. Because of this, the entire community had to move to a new location. The old Somerset is now underwater!

Who Lives in Somerset?

Understanding Population Data

When we talk about "demographics," we are looking at information about the people who live in a place. This includes how many people there are and other facts about them. This information helps us understand communities better.

Somerset's Population in 2020

According to the 2020 United States Census, 385 people lived in Somerset. A census is like a big count of everyone in a country, done every ten years. It helps the government understand how many people live in different areas.

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