Samoa is a CDP located in Humboldt County California. Samoa has a 2024 population of 217. Samoa is currently declining at a rate of -1.36% annually but its population has increased by 2.84% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 211 in 2020.
The average household income in Samoa is $56,235 with a poverty rate of 6.73%. The median age in Samoa is 28.9 years: 31.5 years for males, and 24.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Samoa was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 174 | 78.03% |
| Two or more races | 41 | 18.39% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 7 | 3.14% |
| Other race | 1 | 0.45% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 74 | 3.01 | 0 | 100 |
| Married | 33 | 3.82 | 0 | 100 |
| Non Family | 23 | 1.17 | 0 | 100 |
| Female | 11 | 3.27 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 7 | 4.86 | 0 | 100 |
3.63
Average Family Size
3.01
Average Household Size
0.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 16 | 13.56% |
| Associates Degree | 10 | 8.47% |
| Bachelors Degree | 12 | 10.17% |
| Graduate Degree | 6 | 5.08% |
| High School Graduate | 31 | 26.27% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 43 | 36.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89 | 89 | 18 |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 5 | 0 |
| Islander | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Other Race | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 20.22%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,875 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,673 | $0 | $41,719 |
| Some College | $48,750 | $80,250 | $46,563 |
$40,673
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$41,719
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.09% of Samoa residents speak only English, while 8.91% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 8.91% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 159 | 11 | 6.92% |
| Islander | 7 | 4 | 57.14% |
| Hispanic | 19 | 4 | 21.05% |
6.73%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.13%
Male Poverty Rate
1.61%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Samoa is Islander, with 57.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Samoa is White, with 6.92% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.25%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.43%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 5.68%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 32.26% |
| Some College | 3.77% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 15% |
| Male Unemployed | 10% |
| Female Employed | 2.56% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $41,641 | $58,110 |
| Households | $44,737 | $56,235 |
| Married Families | $73,438 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.1%
Male Marriage Rate
37.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
0
Number of Veterans
0
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.8%
Labor Force Participation
46.2%
Employment Rate
34.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
89.69%
Born in Samoa
94.17%
Native Born
5.83%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
5.83%
Naturalized
94.17% of Samoa residents were born in the United States, with 89.69% having been born in California. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 217 | -3 | -1.36% |
| 2023 | 220 | -3 | -1.35% |
| 2022 | 223 | -14 | -5.91% |
| 2021 | 237 | 26 | 12.32% |
| 2020 | 211 | -1 | -0.47% |
| 2019 | 212 | -72 | -25.35% |
| 2018 | 284 | 77 | 37.2% |
| 2017 | 207 | -13 | -5.91% |
| 2016 | 220 | -48 | -17.91% |
| 2015 | 268 | -37 | -12.13% |
| 2014 | 305 | 20 | 7.02% |
| 2013 | 285 | -87 | -23.39% |
| 2012 | 372 | 8 | 2.2% |
| 2011 | 364 | 106 | 41.09% |
| 2010 | 258 | 0 | 0% |