American Samoa American Samoa State Facts

The American Samoa flag was adopted on April 27, 1960. The flag has been ranked the 17th best U.S. flag by a leading Vexillology Organization.

The American Samoa quarter was the 54th quarter released overall. The quarter was released on July 27, 2009.

Recent estimates put American Samoa's population at around 55,000 people (55th out of 56).The population density is 713.6 people per square mile (9th out of 56).

Someone from American Samoa is known as a American Samoan. View our List of Adjectival and Demonyms for all the States.

American Samoa was the 0th state when it joined the United States on June 7, 1900. Prior to 1900, American Samoa was known as "Samoan Islands." American Samoa is a territory of the United States and not one of the 50 states.

Essential American Samoa Facts

  • AS
    Postal Code
    The American Samoa postal code is AS. This abbreviation has been used since the USPS first established official codes in October 1963.
  • State Flag
    The 6 main colors in the American Samoa flag are #000066, #FFFFFF, #BD1021, #9C3900, #FFC221, and #000000
  • State Quarter
    The American Samoa Quarter was released in July 07, 2009.
    Total Mintage: 0.08 billion.
    Engraver: Charles L. Vickers
  • Population and Area
    Population: 54,517 people
    Land Area: 76 square miles
    Population Density: 54,517 people per square mile

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