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Samoa

California · 151 residents · 0.837 sq mi
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Samoa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,500. Population has declined 7% since 2023. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 32.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 2.6% of residents. Households here earn about 42% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
13% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

151
−7%since 2023
from 163 in 2023
2010 – 2024
180 / sq mi
−7%since 2023
from 195 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
32.2
+36%since 2023
from 23.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
129195262328394201020202024Samoa
2024151
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$57,500
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $44,569 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$28,264
+26%since 2023
from $22,421 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.1%
+14.4 ptssince 2023
from 26.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
2.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.299
+12%since 2023
from 0.268 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction15.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Information12.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$1,125
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,131 in 2023
US average: $1,442
12.5%
+12.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
87.5% rent
38.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 35.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
100.0%
US average: 22.9%
22.4%
−12.6 ptssince 2023
from 35.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic65%(106)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino33.7%(55)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(2)
Diversity Score57.9%(94)
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.9%(104)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino30.5%(46)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(1)
Diversity Score54.1%(82)
54
−7%since 2023
from 58 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.8%
+8.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
2.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.9 min
+24%since 2023
from 12.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
75.7%
+13.2 ptssince 2023
from 62.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
5.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
10.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 11.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
1.4%
−13.8 ptssince 2023
from 15.3% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

14.6%
−7.1 ptssince 2023
from 21.7% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
67.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 70.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
12.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 12.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
35.7%
+19.0 ptssince 2023
from 16.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

41.7%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 41.7% in 2023
58.3%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 58.3% in 2023
9.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
4.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
4.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
68.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 71.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
17.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 17.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Samoa, California?

Samoa, California has about 151 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Samoa, California?

The typical household in Samoa, California earns about $57,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Samoa, California expensive?

In Samoa, California, the typical rent is about $1,125 a month.

How educated are people in Samoa, California?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Samoa, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Samoa, California?

About 2.6% of people in Samoa, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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