West Samoset

County:: Manatee County
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 1.347
State:: Florida

West Samoset is a CDP located in Manatee County, Florida. West Samoset has a 2025 population of 7,335. West Samoset is currently growing at a rate of 1.61% annually and its population has increased by 2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,191 in 2020.

The average household income in West Samoset is $62,852 with a poverty rate of 22.7%. The median age in West Samoset is 30.8 years: 34.2 years for males, and 28.8 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of West Samoset includes 43.74% White, 18.07% Black or African American, 12.65% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Black or African American

Other race

Native American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	3,181	43.74%
Two or more races	1,657	22.78%
Black or African American	1,314	18.07%
Other race	920	12.65%
Native American	201	2.76%
Asian	0	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%

West Samoset Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

West Samoset's average per capita income is $36,979. Household income levels show a median of $55,938. The poverty rate stands at 22.7%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.

Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.

Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.

Name	Median	Mean
Married Families	$58,327	-
Households	$55,938	$62,852
Families	$51,406	$55,417
Non Families	$40,208	$51,548

$36,979

Average Income

$55,938

Median Household Income

22.7%

Poverty Rate