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Sampson County, North Carolina Population 2021
Sampson County, North Carolina's estimated population is 63,903 with a growth rate of 0.29% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Sampson County, North Carolina is the 43rd largest county inNorth Carolina. The 2010 Population was 63,532 and has seen a growth of 0.58% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 63,903 | 186 | 0.29% |
| 2020 | 63,717 | 186 | 0.29% |
| 2019 | 63,531 | 186 | 0.29% |
| 2018 | 63,345 | 82 | 0.13% |
| 2017 | 63,263 | 38 | 0.06% |
| 2016 | 63,225 | -334 | -0.53% |
| 2015 | 63,559 | -237 | -0.37% |
| 2014 | 63,796 | -102 | -0.16% |
| 2013 | 63,898 | 190 | 0.30% |
| 2012 | 63,708 | 194 | 0.31% |
| 2011 | 63,514 | -18 | -0.03% |
| 2010 | 63,532 | 16,235 | 34.33% |
| 1990 | 47,297 | -2,390 | -4.81% |
| 1980 | 49,687 | 4,733 | 10.53% |
| 1970 | 44,954 | -3,059 | -6.37% |
| 1960 | 48,013 | -1,767 | -3.55% |
| 1950 | 49,780 | 2,340 | 4.93% |
| 1940 | 47,440 | 7,358 | 18.36% |
| 1930 | 40,082 | 4,080 | 11.33% |
| 1920 | 36,002 | 6,020 | 20.08% |
| 1910 | 29,982 | 3,602 | 13.65% |
| 1900 | 26,380 | 1,284 | 5.12% |
| 1890 | 25,096 | 2,202 | 9.62% |
| 1880 | 22,894 | 6,458 | 39.29% |
| 1870 | 16,436 | -188 | -1.13% |
| 1860 | 16,624 | 2,039 | 13.98% |
| 1850 | 14,585 | 2,428 | 19.97% |
| 1840 | 12,157 | 523 | 4.50% |
| 1830 | 11,634 | 2,726 | 30.60% |
| 1820 | 8,908 | 2,288 | 34.56% |
| 1810 | 6,620 | -99 | -1.47% |
| 1800 | 6,719 | 654 | 10.78% |
| 1790 | 6,065 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
0.29% (186)
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State
Founded
1784
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
63,532
Growth Since 2010
0.58% (371)
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39,791 | 62.78% |
| Black or African American | 16,080 | 25.37% |
| Some Other Race | 4,286 | 6.76% |
| Two or More Races | 1,706 | 2.69% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,166 | 1.84% |
| Asian | 356 | 0.56% |
Sampson County, North Carolina Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 23,416 | 2.66 | 69.3 |
| Married | 10,609 | 3.35 | 81.9 |
| Non Family | 7,711 | 1.14 | 61.3 |
| Female | 3,554 | 3.56 | 50.5 |
| Male | 1,542 | 3.44 | 66 |
3.31
Average Family Size
2.66
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,778 | 8.88% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 5,015 | 11.79% |
| High School Graduate | 14,553 | 34.22% |
| Some College | 9,064 | 21.31% |
| Associates Degree | 4,292 | 10.09% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,116 | 9.68% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,712 | 4.03% |
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Sampson County, North Carolina Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 24,149 | 20,899 | 4,078 |
| Black | 11,298 | 9,295 | 1,248 |
| Hispanic | 5,710 | 2,403 | 306 |
| Other Race | 1,970 | 787 | 143 |
| 2+ Races | 727 | 502 | 118 |
| Native American | 688 | 573 | 62 |
| Asian | 224 | 199 | 48 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 88.84%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 21.43%.
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$30,652
Average Earnings
$35,429
Average Male
$24,752
Average Female
Sampson County, North Carolina Language by Age
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Sampson County, North Carolina Language
81.77% of Sampson County, North Carolina residents speak only English, while 18.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.97% of the population.
Sampson County, North Carolina Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 15,750 | 4,887 | 31.03% |
| Hispanic | 12,324 | 4,265 | 34.61% |
| White | 31,942 | 3,491 | 10.93% |
| Other | 4,232 | 1,155 | 27.29% |
| Multiple | 1,657 | 276 | 16.66% |
| Native | 1,156 | 198 | 17.13% |
| Asian | 353 | 106 | 30.03% |
20.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.38%
Male Poverty Rate
23.29%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Sampson County, North Carolina
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sampson County, North Carolina is Hispanic, with 34.61% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sampson County, North Carolina is White, with 10.93% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.99%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.77%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.27%.
Sampson County, North Carolina Marital Status
Marriage Rates
45.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.9%
Male Marriage Rate
42.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Sampson County, North Carolina Married by Age and Sex
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Sampson County, North Carolina Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Sampson County, North Carolina Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,068 | 6.71% |
| Black | 1,104 | 8.77% |
| Hispanic | 153 | 2.13% |
| Other Race | 100 | 4.26% |
| Native American | 91 | 11.04% |
| 2+ Races | 44 | 4.51% |
| Asian | 9 | 3.59% |
Sampson County, North Carolina Veterans by Education
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5.78%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.24%
Veteran Disability Rate
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59.1%
Labor Force Participation
55%
Employment Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
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Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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75.64%
Born in Sampson County, North Carolina
90.02%
Native Born
9.98%
Foreign Born
8.03%
Non Citizen
1.96%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
90.02% of Sampson County, North Carolina residents were born in the United States, with 75.64% having been born in North Carolina. 8.03% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990