West Samoset, FL Demographics

A map of West Samoset's Population by Race

West Samoset, Florida has an estimated population of 7,429, a large increase from the 6,482 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 63.5% Hispanic, 23.4% White, 12.5% Black, 0.3% Asian, 0.3% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Samoset, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Samoset has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In West Samoset, that probability was 60.7% in 2020 and 52.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Samoset is ranked the 400th most populous place in Florida, out of 956 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). West Samoset was ranked the 418th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Samoset's White Population

1,740 residents of West Samoset, or 23.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Samoset is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. West Samoset ranks 844th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Samoset's White population has grown by an estimated 27.4%. White residents' share of West Samoset's population has increased from 21.1% to 23.4%.

West Samoset is less White than neighboring Samoset (26.7% White), South Bradenton (53.8% White), Bradenton (60.2% White), Bayshore Gardens (56.9% White), and Palmetto (62.7% White).

West Samoset's Black Population

925 residents of West Samoset, or 12.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Samoset is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. West Samoset ranks 193rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Samoset's Black population has declined by an estimated 30.8%. Black residents' share of West Samoset's population has decreased from 20.6% to 12.5%.

West Samoset is more Black than neighboring South Bradenton (11.2% Black), Bradenton (12.2% Black), Bayshore Gardens (12.1% Black), and Palmetto (10.5% Black). West Samoset is less Black than neighboring Samoset (21.6% Black).

West Samoset's Asian Population

22 residents of West Samoset, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Samoset is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. West Samoset ranks 817th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Samoset's Asian population has grown by an estimated 4.8%. Asian residents' share of West Samoset's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

West Samoset is more Asian than neighboring Palmetto (0.1% Asian). West Samoset is less Asian than neighboring Samoset (1.3% Asian), South Bradenton (1.6% Asian), Bradenton (2.3% Asian), and Bayshore Gardens (2.5% Asian).

West Samoset's Hispanic Population

4,718 residents of West Samoset, or 63.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Samoset is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. West Samoset ranks 73rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Samoset's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 31.7%. Hispanic residents' share of West Samoset's population has increased from 55.3% to 63.5%.

West Samoset is more Hispanic than neighboring Samoset (42.3% Hispanic), South Bradenton (29.8% Hispanic), Bradenton (20.9% Hispanic), Bayshore Gardens (22.6% Hispanic), and Palmetto (23.7% Hispanic).

West Samoset's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of West Samoset, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Samoset is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. West Samoset ranks 675th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Samoset's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Samoset's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

West Samoset is less Native American/Other than neighboring South Bradenton (0.5% Native American/Other), Bradenton (0.6% Native American/Other), Bayshore Gardens (0.6% Native American/Other), and Palmetto (0.4% Native American/Other).

West Samoset's Multiracial Population

24 residents of West Samoset, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Samoset is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. West Samoset ranks 778th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Samoset's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 82.9%. Multiracial residents' share of West Samoset's population has decreased from 2.2% to 0.3%.

West Samoset is less Multiracial than neighboring Samoset (8.2% Multiracial), South Bradenton (3.1% Multiracial), Bradenton (3.7% Multiracial), Bayshore Gardens (5.3% Multiracial), and Palmetto (2.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.