U.S. County · Profile

Sampson County

59.6KTotal Population
63Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-0.92%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Sampson County has a population of 59,601 as of 2023. It is located in North Carolina.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Sampson County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):21.0%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White56.0%33,377
Black or African American25.2%15,019
Hispanic or Latino21.0%12,516
Some Other Race12.2%7,271
Two or More Races4.2%2,503
American Indian/Alaska Native1.9%1,132
Asian0.6%358
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Sampson County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$49,963
33.0% below national average
Per Capita Income
$25,969
32.3% below national average
Poverty Rate
22.3%
93.9% above national average
Median Age
39.6 years

Income & Poverty

$49,963Median Household Income
$25,969Per Capita Income
22.3%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$49,963$67,874
Families$63,607$80,123
Married-couple Families$63,607$71,240
Nonfamily Households$26,175$28,269

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Sampson County, North Carolina.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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