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 $55,325 with a poverty rate of 19.91%. The median age in West Samoset is 30.9 years: 33 years for males, and 30.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Samoset was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,597 | 51.5% |
| Black or African American | 1,464 | 20.96% |
| Two or more races | 1,327 | 19% |
| Other race | 452 | 6.47% |
| Native American | 107 | 1.53% |
| Asian | 38 | 0.54% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,061 | 3.35 | 54.6 | 45.4 |
| Married | 702 | 4.28 | 59.7 | 40.3 |
| Female | 682 | 3.88 | 58.1 | 41.9 |
| Non Family | 587 | 1.53 | 43.3 | 56.7 |
| Male | 90 | 3.99 | 63.3 | 36.7 |
3.63
Average Family Size
3.35
Average Household Size
54.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 496 | 11.37% |
| Associates Degree | 124 | 2.84% |
| Bachelors Degree | 120 | 2.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 132 | 3.03% |
| High School Graduate | 1,765 | 40.47% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,048 | 24.03% |
| Some College | 676 | 15.5% |
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 | 1,998 | 865 | 126 |
| White | 1,509 | 1,212 | 54 |
| 2+ Races | 933 | 533 | 126 |
| Black | 793 | 717 | 72 |
| Other Race | 226 | 129 | 0 |
| Native American | 79 | 19 | 0 |
| Asian | 38 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 90.42%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 13.5%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $30,427 | $30,494 | $30,347 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,493 | $24,270 | $37,528 |
| Overall | $29,200 | $27,768 | $31,607 |
| Some College | $27,500 | $28,983 | $26,114 |
$29,200
Average Earnings
$27,768
Average Male
$31,607
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
43.47% of West Samoset residents speak only English, while 56.53% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 48.74% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,567 | 710 | 19.9% |
| Black | 1,459 | 408 | 27.96% |
| White | 1,897 | 269 | 14.18% |
| Other | 452 | 252 | 55.75% |
| Multiple | 1,313 | 142 | 10.81% |
19.91%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.73%
Male Poverty Rate
24.28%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Samoset is Other, with 55.75% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Samoset is Multiple, with 10.81% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.9%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.56%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.73% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 15.87% |
| High School | 10.65% |
| Some College | 8% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 24.06% |
| Male Employed | 5.82% |
| Female Employed | 3.65% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $41,798 | $47,425 |
| Households | $45,334 | $55,325 |
| Married Families | $55,475 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,963 | $50,542 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
30.4%
Male Marriage Rate
33.9%
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
201
Number of Veterans
201
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 89 |
| Second Gulf War | 15 |
| First Gulf War | 15 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 106 |
| 65 to 74 | 49 |
| 75+ | 31 |
| 35 to 54 | 15 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97 | 3.66% |
| Black | 69 | 7.4% |
| Native American | 19 | 17.76% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 0.83% |
| Other Race | 7 | 2.76% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 0.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.42%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.28%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.9%
Labor Force Participation
54.5%
Employment Rate
7.5%
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
48.73%
Born in West Samoset
72.58%
Native Born
27.42%
Foreign Born
19.37%
Non Citizen
8.05%
Naturalized
72.58% of West Samoset residents were born in the United States, with 48.73% having been born in Florida. 19.37% 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% |