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Samoa

California · 258 residents · 0.837 sq mi
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Samoa has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $56,607. Population has fallen 29% since 2011, a loss of 106 residents. At a median age of 28.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 28.1
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 45%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
258
−29%vs 2011
vs 364 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
308 / sq mi
−29%vs 2011
vs 435 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
28.1
+20%vs 2011
vs 23.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
129195262328394201020202024Samoa
2024151
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,607
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $58,036 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,795
+4%vs 2011
vs $22,010 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
42.4%
+4.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.1% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.0%
+2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.391
+3%vs 2011
vs 0.379 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing33.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction33.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$994
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $982 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
98.9% rent
Vacancy rate
19.0%
+3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.3% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Renter cost-burdened
40.0%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic53.6%(195)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino29.1%(106)
Asian0%(0)
Other17%(62)
Diversity Score74.9%(273)
2010
White, non-Hispanic68.2%(176)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino20.2%(52)
Asian0%(0)
Other19.8%(51)
Diversity Score67.2%(173)
Diversity Score
67
−10%vs 2011
vs 75 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.0%
+7.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.7% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 87.8% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.6%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.2% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
−3%vs 2011
vs 21.6 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
52.7%
+8.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
42.0%
−9.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.5% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.6%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.8% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.7%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.7% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.2%
+5.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.8% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.9%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.4% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.6%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 59.3% in 2011
Female
41.4%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 40.7% in 2011
Foreign born
21.6%
−7.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 29.4% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.9%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.7% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Samoa, California?

Samoa, California has about 258 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Samoa, California?

The typical household in Samoa, California earns about $56,607 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 $994 a month.

How educated are people in Samoa, California?

About 25.0% 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 19.0% of people in Samoa, California live below the federal poverty line.

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