West Samoset is a CDP located in Manatee County Florida. West Samoset has a 2024 population of 7,219. West Samoset is currently growing at a rate of 1.65% annually and its population has increased by 0.39% 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.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Samoset was:
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% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,037 | 3.52 | 49.3 | 50.7 |
| Married | 700 | 4.54 | 59 | 41 |
| Female | 666 | 4.11 | 50.9 | 49.1 |
| Non Family | 553 | 1.53 | 40 | 60 |
| Male | 118 | 3.44 | 27.1 | 72.9 |
3.78
Average Family Size
3.52
Average Household Size
49.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 573 | 13.04% |
| Associates Degree | 176 | 4.01% |
| Bachelors Degree | 250 | 5.69% |
| Graduate Degree | 222 | 5.05% |
| High School Graduate | 1,643 | 37.39% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,038 | 23.62% |
| Some College | 492 | 11.2% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,282 | 1,066 | 285 |
| White | 1,496 | 1,177 | 90 |
| 2+ Races | 1,205 | 708 | 270 |
| Black | 639 | 563 | 97 |
| Other Race | 372 | 158 | 15 |
| Native American | 93 | 16 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 88.11%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 22.41%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,083 | $51,083 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $33,674 | $34,461 | $32,143 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,975 | $24,630 | $37,830 |
| Overall | $36,979 | $31,146 | $40,601 |
| Some College | $31,958 | $31,380 | $0 |
$36,979
Average Earnings
$31,146
Average Male
$40,601
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
38.44% of West Samoset residents speak only English, while 61.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 54.58% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,197 | 883 | 21.04% |
| Other | 920 | 603 | 65.54% |
| Black | 1,309 | 439 | 33.54% |
| White | 1,845 | 322 | 17.45% |
| Multiple | 1,636 | 159 | 9.72% |
22.7%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.06%
Male Poverty Rate
28.09%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Samoset is Other, with 65.54% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Samoset is Multiple, with 9.72% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.56%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.97%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.5%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.91% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 22.46% |
| Some College | 11.38% |
| High School | 10.29% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 26.19% |
| Male Employed | 5.23% |
| Female Employed | 4.19% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $51,406 | $55,417 |
| Households | $55,938 | $62,852 |
| Married Families | $58,327 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,208 | $51,548 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
29.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
27.8%
Male Marriage Rate
30.8%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
247
Number of Veterans
247
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 139 |
| Second Gulf War | 24 |
| First Gulf War | 14 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 122 |
| 65 to 74 | 79 |
| 75+ | 32 |
| 35 to 54 | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 162 | 6.66% |
| Black | 67 | 8.83% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 0.73% |
| Other Race | 8 | 1.63% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 0.28% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
30.36%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.34%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60%
Labor Force Participation
55.6%
Employment Rate
7.3%
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
48.82%
Born in West Samoset
71.13%
Native Born
28.87%
Foreign Born
20.5%
Non Citizen
8.37%
Naturalized
71.13% of West Samoset residents were born in the United States, with 48.82% having been born in Florida. 20.5% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,219 | 117 | 1.65% |
| 2023 | 7,102 | 117 | 1.68% |
| 2022 | 6,985 | 196 | 2.89% |
| 2021 | 6,789 | -402 | -5.59% |
| 2020 | 7,191 | 270 | 3.9% |
| 2019 | 6,921 | -787 | -10.21% |
| 2018 | 7,708 | 674 | 9.58% |
| 2017 | 7,034 | 198 | 2.9% |
| 2016 | 6,836 | -174 | -2.48% |
| 2015 | 7,010 | 413 | 6.26% |
| 2014 | 6,597 | 778 | 13.37% |
| 2013 | 5,819 | -384 | -6.19% |
| 2012 | 6,203 | 281 | 4.75% |
| 2011 | 5,922 | 339 | 6.07% |
| 2010 | 5,583 | 0 | 0% |