9 cities
| City | Rank | 2026 Pop. ↓ | 2020 Pop. | Annual Change | Density | Area (mi²) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton | 1 | 8,292 | 8,367 | -0.14% | 1,078 | 8 | City |
| Roseboro | 2 | 1,178 | 1,153 | 0.34% | 814 | 1 | Town |
| Garland | 3 | 622 | 598 | 0.65% | 578 | 1 | Town |
| Newton Grove | 4 | 601 | 583 | 0.5% | 195 | 3 | Town |
| Salemburg | 5 | 464 | 457 | 0.22% | 440 | 1 | Town |
| Turkey | 6 | 220 | 214 | 0.46% | 556 | 0 | Town |
| Autryville | 7 | 176 | 169 | 0.57% | 337 | 1 | Town |
| Harrells | 8 | 164 | 160 | 0.61% | 52 | 3 | Town |
| Godwin | 9 | 157 | 154 | 0.64% | 232 | 1 | Town |
Clinton is the largest city in Sampson County, with a population of 8,292.
Godwin is the smallest city in Sampson County, with a population of 157.
There are 9 cities in Sampson County, North Carolina.