Sampson County, North Carolina Population 2022
Sampson County, North Carolina's estimated population is 64,089 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 in North Carolina. The 2010 Population was 63,532 and has seen a growth of 0.88% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1790 | 6,065 | 0.00% | |
| 1800 | 6,719 | 654 | 10.78% |
| 1810 | 6,620 | -99 | -1.47% |
| 1820 | 8,908 | 2,288 | 34.56% |
| 1830 | 11,634 | 2,726 | 30.60% |
| 1840 | 12,157 | 523 | 4.50% |
| 1850 | 14,585 | 2,428 | 19.97% |
| 1860 | 16,624 | 2,039 | 13.98% |
| 1870 | 16,436 | -188 | -1.13% |
| 1880 | 22,894 | 6,458 | 39.29% |
| 1890 | 25,096 | 2,202 | 9.62% |
| 1900 | 26,380 | 1,284 | 5.12% |
| 1910 | 29,982 | 3,602 | 13.65% |
| 1920 | 36,002 | 6,020 | 20.08% |
| 1930 | 40,082 | 4,080 | 11.33% |
| 1940 | 47,440 | 7,358 | 18.36% |
| 1950 | 49,780 | 2,340 | 4.93% |
| 1960 | 48,013 | -1,767 | -3.55% |
| 1970 | 44,954 | -3,059 | -6.37% |
| 1980 | 49,687 | 4,733 | 10.53% |
| 1990 | 47,297 | -2,390 | -4.81% |
| 2010 | 63,532 | 16,235 | 34.33% |
| 2011 | 63,514 | -18 | -0.03% |
| 2012 | 63,708 | 194 | 0.31% |
| 2013 | 63,898 | 190 | 0.30% |
| 2014 | 63,796 | -102 | -0.16% |
| 2015 | 63,559 | -237 | -0.37% |
| 2016 | 63,225 | -334 | -0.53% |
| 2017 | 63,263 | 38 | 0.06% |
| 2018 | 63,345 | 82 | 0.13% |
| 2019 | 63,531 | 186 | 0.29% |
| 2020 | 63,717 | 186 | 0.29% |
| 2021 | 63,903 | 186 | 0.29% |
| 2022 | 64,089 | 186 | 0.29% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38,439 | 60.74% |
| Black or African American | 16,115 | 25.46% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,318 | 2.08% |
| Asian | 370 | 0.58% |
| Some Other Race | 4,932 | 7.79% |
| Two or More Races | 2,110 | 3.33% |
Sampson County, North Carolina Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 23,162 | 2.68 | 72 |
| Married | 11,026 | 3.23 | 83.4 |
| Male | 1,722 | 3.34 | 61.3 |
| Female | 3,391 | 3.67 | 54.3 |
| Non Family | 7,023 | 1.18 | 65.2 |
3.23
Average Family Size
2.68
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,232 | 7.61% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,849 | 11.41% |
| High School Graduate | 14,874 | 35.01% |
| Some College | 9,045 | 21.29% |
| Associates Degree | 4,349 | 10.24% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,318 | 10.16% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,814 | 4.27% |
Sampson County, North Carolina Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 181 | 139 | 65 |
| White | 24,019 | 21,062 | 4,113 |
| 2+ Races | 863 | 619 | 138 |
| Black | 11,287 | 9,532 | 1,414 |
| Native American | 778 | 615 | 67 |
| Other Race | 2,263 | 1,089 | 176 |
| Hispanic | 5,840 | 2,703 | 385 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 87.69%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 35.91%.
$33,148
Average Earnings
$37,675
Average Male
$27,178
Average Female
Sampson County, North Carolina Language by Age
Sampson County, North Carolina Language
81.29% of Sampson County, North Carolina residents speak only English, while 18.71% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 17.52% of the population.
Sampson County, North Carolina Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 15,767 | 5,028 | 31.89% |
| Hispanic | 12,553 | 3,652 | 29.09% |
| Native | 1,302 | 321 | 24.65% |
| Multiple | 2,064 | 448 | 21.71% |
| Asian | 369 | 63 | 17.07% |
| White | 31,692 | 4,417 | 13.94% |
| Other | 606 | NaN% |
21.70%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.97%
Male Poverty Rate
23.36%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Sampson County, North Carolina
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sampson County, North Carolina is Black, with 31.89% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sampson County, North Carolina is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.91%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.76%.
Sampson County, North Carolina Marital Status
Marriage Rates
46.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.7%
Male Marriage Rate
43.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Sampson County, North Carolina Married by Age and Sex
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 55-64.
Sampson County, North Carolina Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,939 | 6.48% |
| Black | 1,065 | 8.41% |
| Native American | 63 | 6.94% |
| Asian | 8 | 3.20% |
| Other Race | 72 | 2.70% |
| 2+ Races | 114 | 9.13% |
| Hispanic | 231 | 3.15% |
Sampson County, North Carolina Veterans by Education
6.37%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.83%
Veteran Disability Rate
58.2%
Labor Force Participation
54%
Employment Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
76.80%
Born in Sampson County, North Carolina
90.39%
Native Born
9.61%
Foreign Born
7.54%
Non Citizen
2.07%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
90.39% of Sampson County, North Carolina residents were born in the United States, with 76.80% having been born in North Carolina. 7.54% 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