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South River

County:
Sampson County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
49.774

South River is located in Sampson County, North Carolina. South River has a 2025 population of 2,402 . South River is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The average household income in South River is $60,779 with a poverty rate of 16.92%. The median age in South River is 39 years: 30.9 years for males, and 39.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 76.5 males.

2.4K
Total Population
48
Density (mi²)

South River Population

South River Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of South River includes 37.93% Black or African American, 37.18% White, 16.11% other race, 4.25% Native American, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Black or African American (37.93%)

White (37.18%)

Other race (16.11%)

Two or more races (4.54%)

Native American (4.25%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American91137.93%
White89337.18%
Other race38716.11%
Two or more races1094.54%
Native American1024.25%

South River Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

South River's average per capita income is $39,882. Household income levels show a median of $48,546. The poverty rate stands at 16.92%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$90,882-
Families$58,323$71,505
Households$48,546$60,779
Non Families$31,750$37,444

$39,882

Average Income

$48,546

Median Household Income

16.92%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)