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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

West Samoset

Florida · 5,507 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 $30,047. Population has grown 44% since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $57,100. At a median age of 28.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 28.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,507
+44%since 1990
from 3,819 in 1990
1990 – 2024
4,088 / sq mi
+44%since 1990
from 2,835 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
28.5
−7%since 1990
from 30.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K5K6K7K8K1990201020202024West Samoset
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,047
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,090 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,027
+46%since 1990
from $8,904 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.8%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 20.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$57,100
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$640
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $526 in 1990
US average: $602
39.6%
−6.0 ptssince 1990
from 45.7% in 1990
60.4% rent
1.9
−13%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

6.8%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 5.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
57.0%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 59.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.3%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.1 min
−3%since 1990
from 16.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Samoset, Florida?

West Samoset, Florida has about 5,507 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in West Samoset, Florida earns about $30,047 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 $57,100, and the typical rent is about $640 a month.

How educated are people in West Samoset, Florida?

About 6.8% 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 18.8% of people in West Samoset, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Samoset, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, West Samoset, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,688 residents, a change of about 44 percent over that period.

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

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