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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

West Samoset

Florida · 3,819 residents · 1.347 sq mi
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West Samoset has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,090. Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 1,688 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $48,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,819
−31%vs 2000
vs 5,507 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,835 / sq mi
−31%vs 2000
vs 4,088 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
30.7
+8%vs 2000
vs 28.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K5K6K7K8K1990201020202024West Samoset
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,090
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,047 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$8,904
−32%vs 2000
vs $13,027 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
20.9%
+2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,300
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $57,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$526
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $640 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
45.7%
+6.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 39.6% in 2000
54.3% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+15%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic48.1%(2,649)
Black26.6%(1,464)
Hispanic / Latino22.2%(1,224)
Asian0.8%(46)
Other0%
Diversity Score79%(4,351)
1990
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(3,021)
Black15.7%(601)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(294)
Asian1.4%(54)
Other3.7%(143)
Diversity Score54.1%(2,065)
Diversity Score
54
−32%vs 2000
vs 79 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.3%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
59.3%
+2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 57.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.5 min
+3%vs 2000
vs 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Samoset, Florida?

West Samoset, Florida has about 3,819 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in West Samoset, Florida?

The typical household in West Samoset, Florida earns about $22,090 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Samoset, Florida expensive?

In West Samoset, Florida, the median home is worth about $48,300, and the typical rent is about $526 a month.

How educated are people in West Samoset, Florida?

About 5.3% of adults age 25 and over in West Samoset, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Samoset, Florida?

About 20.9% of people in West Samoset, Florida 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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