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Samoa

California · 229 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 $39,183. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. At a median age of 32.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 50% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
40% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
229
+8%since 2019
from 212 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
274 / sq mi
+8%since 2019
from 253 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
32.1
−6%since 2019
from 34.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
129195262328394201020202024Samoa
2024151
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,183
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $41,094 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,618
+29%since 2019
from $21,378 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 16.9% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.0%
−18.4 ptssince 2019
from 27.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,076
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,155 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
40.2%
+40.2 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
59.8% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic59%(125)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other36.8%(78)
Diversity Score64.4%(137)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(173)
Black2.6%(6)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other37%(85)
Diversity Score66.3%(152)
Diversity Score
66
+3%since 2019
from 64 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 18.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2019
from 76.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 3.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+32%since 2019
from 19.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
45.1%
−22.3 ptssince 2019
from 67.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 4.2% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
25.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 25.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.5%
+12.7 ptssince 2019
from 57.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 26.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2019
from 42.5% in 2019
Female
54.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2019
from 57.5% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.4%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 10.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Samoa, California?

Samoa, California has about 229 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Samoa, California?

The typical household in Samoa, California earns about $39,183 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 $1,076 a month.

How educated are people in Samoa, California?

About 16.8% 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 9.0% 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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