AS
American Samoa
Population 49,710
2 Sources
Updated September 10, 2026
49,710
Population
334,922,499 U.S.
$28,352
Median Income
$80,734 national
$871M
GDP (current $)
13.2%
Unemployment
District Map
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Demographics & Population
U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census of Island Areas (Demographic Profile)
Household Income
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · 2020 Census of Island Areas (Demographic Profile)
Median Household
$28,352
Per Capita
$8,425
Mean Household
$41,752
Poverty Rate
54.6%
Age & Race / Ethnicity
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census of Island Areas · Demographic Profile · 15-19 band apportioned
Cohorts
Under 18 · 36.1%
18-34 · 22.9%
35-54 · 25.3%
55-64 · 9.4%
65+ · 6.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnic category and overlaps with the race categories above.
Educational Attainment
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census of Island Areas · Demographic Profile · Population 25+
88.7%
High School+
National: 89.6%
0.9 pts
13.3%
Bachelor's+
National: 35.7%
22.4 pts
5.4%
Graduate+
National: 14.1%
8.7 pts
Employment Overview
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · 2020 Census of Island Areas (Demographic Profile)
49,710
Population
18,174
Labor Force
Employed
15,780
Unemployment Rate
13.2%
Mean Commute 2 min below national avg
24.4 min
Work From Home vs 15.1% national
4%
American Samoa's median household income sits 65% below the national median. At 54.6%, its poverty rate runs 42.1 pts above the ~12.5% national level, relevant for federal funding eligibility narratives. Bachelor's-or-higher attainment of 13.3% trails the national average of 35.7%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2020 Census of Island Areas (Demographic Profile). Island areas are not covered by the annual American Community Survey; figures are from the 2020 Census.
Key Takeaways
- Income gap: Households earn meaningfully less than the national median, affecting retail demand, housing absorption, and tax base statewide.
- Elevated poverty: At 54.6%, the rate supports federal funding narratives across distressed counties (CDFI, NMTC, EDA).
- Talent gap: Bachelor's-or-higher attainment trails the national average by 22.4 pts, relevant for advanced-services attraction strategy.
- Young population: Median age of 28 is materially below the U.S. norm, a workforce pipeline asset.
Housing & Affordability
2020 Census of Island Areas
Housing Overview
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census of Island Areas · Demographic Profile (housing)
$84,357
Median Home Value
$601
Rent/Mo
71.1%
Owner-Occ
16.7%
Vacancy
3.0x
Home Value to Income Ratio
vs. ~4.1x national average
Key Takeaways
- In line with national: Home value to income ratio of 3.0x sits near the ~4.1x national average; affordability is neither a clear advantage nor a recruitment friction.
- High home ownership: 71.1% owner-occupied; rental supply may be tight for incoming workers.
- Elevated vacancy: 16.7% vacancy rate; potential redevelopment opportunity.
Source: 2020 Census of Island Areas Demographic Profile.
Workforce Pipeline
Labor force readiness, commuting, and workforce composition
Labor Market Overview
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census of Island Areas · Demographic Profile (employment)
28,640
Working Age (18-64)
Mean Commute 2 min below national avg
24.4 min
Work From Home vs 15.1% national
4%
Education & Talent Pipeline
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census of Island Areas · Demographic Profile · College Scorecard
Bachelor's+
13.3%
HS Diploma+
88.7%
1 Largest Institutions by Credentials Awarded
Degrees, certificates, and other credentials awarded last academic year (College Scorecard).
193/yr
Aging Workforce
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census of Island Areas · Demographic Profile, derived from age & labor force
16.2%
55-64 of working-age population (18-64)
Same cohort is 9.4% of total population, the basis used in the Demographics cohort chart.
Workforce by Occupation
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census of Island Areas · Demographic Profile (occupation) · Civilian employed population 16+
Management / Professional
28.8%
Service
15.5%
Sales & Office
18.6%
Construction / Maint.
11.5%
Production / Transport
25.6%
Bars are drawn on a 0% to 40% axis, so bar length is proportional to actual share. Labels give each group's share of 15,780 employed workers.
Key Takeaways
- Low participation: only 57.2% of the population aged 18+ is in the labor force, suggesting untapped capacity; workforce development may unlock supply.
Source: 2020 Census of Island Areas Demographic Profile.
District Profiles
5 districts in American Samoa
AI Insights
Sample output. Pulse AI analysis draws on 2 federal data sources.
Industry Shift Analysis
Manufacturing Automation Risk
High
Healthcare Growth Forecast
+4.2% CAGR
Remote Work Migration
67/100
Prospect Match Scores
Advanced Manufacturing
92/100
Life Sciences
84/100
Data Centers
71/100
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Data Sources
Updated from official federal government data.
2020 Census of Island Areas2020
BEA Regional GDP2024
Frequently Asked Questions
Key economic and demographic figures for American Samoa, from federal data sources.
What is the population of American Samoa?
49,710 (U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates).
What is the median household income in American Samoa?
$28,352 (U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates).
What is the unemployment rate in American Samoa?
13.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates).
What is the GDP of American Samoa?
$871M (BEA GDP for the U.S. Territories).
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