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Samoset, FL

Census-designated place in Manatee County, Florida.

Population

5,284

Land area

1.5sq mi

People per sq mi

3,607

ZIP codes

0

Samoset and its ZIP codes

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Samoset at a glance

  • Samoset is about 8.6 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $51,976 a year, 30% less than the Florida figure of $74,568.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $196,800 (45% below Florida) and median rent is $1,386 a month.

Local data for Samoset, FL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Samoset, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$51,976

Poverty rate

20.9%

Median home value

$196,800

Median rent

$1,386/mo

Homeownership

56.1%

Bachelor's or higher

7.3%

Median age

40.5

Average commute

24.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,589), German Americans (452), Irish Americans (429).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Manatee County. PPP loans are for Samoset.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.9%

Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$63,511

146,007 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$68,505

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$3.87B

FY 2026, $9,690 per person

Manatee County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Samoset, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone66.9%
  • Carpooled22.8%
  • Public transit0.4%
  • Walked2.4%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.0%
  • Worked from home3.4%

Average one-way commute: 24.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Samoset, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

360

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

28,439

17.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

92° / 52°F

56.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Samoset, FL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.1%

U.S. 33.3% +4.8 pts

Diabetes

15.5%

U.S. 12.1% +3.4 pts

Smoking

16.7%

U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

25.7%

U.S. 11.1% +14.6 pts

Cities near Samoset

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
West SamosetCensus-designated place0.9 mi1.3
BradentonCity2.5 mi14.3
South BradentonCensus-designated place2.5 mi4.5
EllentonCensus-designated place3.7 mi3.3
Bayshore GardensCensus-designated place3.8 mi3.5
PalmettoCity4.5 mi5.4
West BradentonCensus-designated place4.8 mi1.3
WhitfieldCensus-designated place4.9 mi1.4
MemphisCensus-designated place5.1 mi3.3
Desoto AcresCensus-designated place6.6 mi1.3
Desoto LakesCensus-designated place7.1 mi0.4
CortezCensus-designated place7.8 mi2.2
Longboat KeyTown7.8 mi4.1
North SarasotaCensus-designated place8.2 mi0.8
The MeadowsCensus-designated place8.6 mi2.4
Kensington ParkCensus-designated place8.7 mi1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Samoset, FL in?
Samoset is in Manatee County, Florida.
What is the population of Samoset, FL?
About 5,284 people live in Samoset, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Samoset?
Nearby places include West Samoset (0.9 mi), Bradenton (2.5 mi), South Bradenton (2.5 mi), Ellenton (3.7 mi), Bayshore Gardens (3.8 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023