Moving to American Samoa from Mississippi

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Mississippi to American Samoa — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Mississippi to American Samoa.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Mississippi to American Samoa, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
2,557

people born in United States live in American Samoa · UN DESA

Who's moving to American Samoa?

Top countries of origin for American Samoa's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Mississippi and American Samoa stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

MS
82.0%
AS
40.3%

Mississippi performs better than American Samoa across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

MS
3.1%
AS
29.8%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

MS
$41,778
AS
$11,200

Mississippi performs better than American Samoa across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

MS
71.9 yrs
AS
75.3 yrs

American Samoa performs significantly better than Mississippi across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States and American Samoa. To live, work, or study long-term in American Samoa, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check American Samoa's immigration authority.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting American Samoa

Electronic Travel Authorisation
United States passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter American Samoa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from American Samoa?

Working remotely from American Samoa's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Mississippi and American Samoa.

What language do they speak in American Samoa?

The official languages in American Samoa are English and Samoan. In Mississippi, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

AS
Population 2,967,297 45,443
Currency United States Dollar ($) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English English, Samoan
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +1684
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911