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Somerton, Arizona

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Somerton's 50,000-Gallon Water Tank - 1920

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Location of Somerton in Yuma County, Arizona

Somerton, Arizona

Location in Arizona

Somerton, Arizona

Location in the United States

Arizona

Area

• Total

7.28 sq mi (18.87 km²)

• Land

7.27 sq mi (18.84 km²)

• Water

0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²)

Elevation

105 ft (32 m)

Population

(2020)

• Total

14,197

• Density

1,951.75/sq mi (753.53/km²)

UTC-7 (MST (no DST))

85350

928

04-68080

GNIS feature ID

2411927

Somerton is a city located in Yuma County, Arizona, in the United States. In 2010, about 14,287 people lived there. Somerton is part of the larger Yuma area.

The city was founded in 1898 and officially became a city in 1918. Somerton's main activities are agriculture (farming), medical care, and welcoming visitors (tourism).

Somerton's Location and Size
How Many People Live in Somerton?
- Age Groups in Somerton
- Income Levels
Schools and Learning in Somerton
Fun Events in Somerton
Getting Around Somerton
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Somerton's Location and Size

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 1.3 square miles (3.4 square kilometers). All of this area is land.

How Many People Live in Somerton?

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
1920	938	—
1930	891	−5.0%
1940	1,247	40.0%
1950	1,825	46.4%
1960	1,613	−11.6%
1970	2,225	37.9%
1980	3,969	78.4%
1990	5,282	33.1%
2000	7,266	37.6%
2010	14,287	96.6%
2020	14,197	−0.6%
2022 (est.)	14,514	1.6%
U.S. Decennial Census

In 2000, there were 7,266 people living in Somerton. About 59.4% of households had children under 18 years old. Most households (70.9%) were married couples living together.

The average household had about 4 people. The average family had about 4.2 people.

Age Groups in Somerton

In 2000, the population of Somerton was quite young. About 38.9% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 11.2% were between 18 and 24, and 28.3% were between 25 and 44. The median age was 25 years. This means half the people were younger than 25 and half were older.

Income Levels

In 2000, the average income for a household in Somerton was $26,544 per year. For families, the average income was $27,944. About 26.6% of all people in Somerton lived below the poverty line. This included 31.8% of children under 18.

Schools and Learning in Somerton

Somerton has several schools for different age groups. These include the Somerton Elementary School District and the Crane Elementary School District for younger students. Older students attend schools in the Yuma Union High School District.

A special school called PPEP TEC High Schools' José Yepez Learning Center is also in Somerton. A new school, Somerton High School, opened in August 2023. Arizona Western College offers college courses at the Somerton Middle School campus, giving students more learning options.

Fun Events in Somerton

Somerton hosts an exciting annual event called the Tamale Festival. This festival helps raise money for students from the area who plan to attend Arizona State University.

More than 20,000 people visit the festival each year! The event is organized by The El Diablito Arizona State University (ASU) Alumni chapter. This group was started by ASU graduates who came back to live and work in the Yuma, Somerton, and San Luis areas.

Getting Around Somerton

Somerton has public transportation provided by Yuma County Area Transit. This service connects Somerton to Greyhound bus services in nearby Yuma, making it easier for people to travel to other cities.