West Samoset, Florida facts for kids
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West Samoset, Florida
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Location in Manatee County and the state of Florida
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 West Samoset, Florida
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Manatee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.35 sq mi (3.49 km2) |
| • Land | 1.35 sq mi (3.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,482 |
| • Density | 4,812.18/sq mi (1,858.47/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
34208 (Bradenton)
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| FIPS code | 12-76740 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867232 |
West Samoset is a community in Manatee County, Florida, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially governed as one.
In 2020, about 6,482 people lived there. This was more than the 5,583 people counted in 2010. West Samoset is part of a larger group of cities, including North Port, Bradenton, and Sarasota, Florida.
Where is West Samoset?
West Samoset is located in Florida. It has several neighbors around it.
- To the north and northwest, you'll find the city of Bradenton.
- To the east, there's the community of Samoset.
- To the west, it borders South Bradenton.
Important roads run through or near West Samoset. U.S. Route 301 goes through the northern part of the community. U.S. Route 41 forms its southwest edge. Also, Florida State Road 45 (which is also called 1st Street) marks the western side of West Samoset.
The total land area of West Samoset is about 1.3 square miles (3.4 square kilometers). It's all land, with no water areas.
Who Lives in West Samoset?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 3,819 | — | |
| 2000 | 5,507 | 44.2% | |
| 2010 | 5,582 | 1.4% | |
| 2020 | 6,482 | 16.1% | |
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The number of people living in West Samoset has grown over the years.
- In 1990, there were 3,819 people.
- By 2000, the population grew to 5,507.
- In 2010, it was 5,582.
- The most recent count in 2020 showed 6,482 residents.
In 2000, there were 1,814 households in West Samoset. A household means all the people living in one home. Out of these, 41.3% had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.88 people.
The population of West Samoset includes people of all ages.
- About 33.6% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 11.1% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 28.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 13.7% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 13.0% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in West Samoset in 2000 was 28 years old.
See also
In Spanish: West Samoset (Florida) para niños
