| City | Rank | 2026 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density (/mi²) | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton | 1 | 8,482 | 8,367 | 0.19% | 1,103 | 8 | City |
| Roseboro | 2 | 1,197 | 1,150 | 0.67% | 827 | 1 | Town |
| Garland | 3 | 633 | 603 | 0.8% | 588 | 1 | Town |
| Newton Grove | 4 | 603 | 582 | 0.5% | 196 | 3 | Town |
| Salemburg | 5 | 473 | 457 | 0.64% | 449 | 1 | Town |
| Turkey | 6 | 229 | 216 | 0.88% | 578 | 0 | Town |
| Autryville | 7 | 172 | 165 | 0.58% | 330 | 1 | Town |
| Harrells | 8 | 170 | 163 | 0.59% | 54 | 3 | Town |
| Godwin | 9 | 160 | 154 | 0.63% | 236 | 1 | Town |
Clinton is the largest city in Sampson County, with a population of 8,482.
Godwin is the smallest city in Sampson County, with a population of 160.
There are 9 cities in Sampson County, North Carolina.