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Samoset

Florida · 5,284 residents · 1.472 sq mi
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Samoset has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,976. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 54% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $196,800. The poverty rate of 20.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,284
+54%since 2000
from 3,440 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,590 / sq mi
+54%since 2000
from 2,337 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.5
+28%since 2000
from 31.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K6K1990201020202024Samoset
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,976
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,962 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,472
+106%since 2000
from $10,915 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.4%
+21.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.471
+25%since 2010
from 0.376 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade29%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade18.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$196,800
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,386
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.1%
−15.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
43.9% rent
Vacancy rate
2.7%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.1%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.5%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+62%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
39
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic54.5%(1,875)
Black26.2%(900)
Hispanic / Latino17.7%(608)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score73.8%(2,540)
2024
White, non-Hispanic26.7%(1,409)
Black21.6%(1,143)
Hispanic / Latino42.3%(2,233)
Asian1.3%(68)
Other8.2%(431)
Diversity Score87.1%(4,602)
Diversity Score
87
+18%since 2000
from 74 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
54.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 58.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+88%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
22.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 13.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.5%
−15.1 ptssince 2011
from 69.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.9%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
Foreign born
24.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.8%
−58.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2012
from 11.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
28.7%
−44.2 ptssince 2013
from 72.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.8%
+17.2 ptssince 2017
from 76.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
56.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2016
from 59.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
40.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 39.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Samoset, Florida?

Samoset, Florida has about 5,284 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Samoset, Florida?

The typical household in Samoset, Florida earns about $51,976 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Samoset, Florida expensive?

In Samoset, Florida, the median home is worth about $196,800, and the typical rent is about $1,386 a month.

How educated are people in Samoset, Florida?

About 7.3% of adults age 25 and over in Samoset, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Samoset, Florida?

About 20.9% of people in Samoset, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Samoset, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Samoset, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,165 residents, a change of about 69 percent over that period.

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