Sampson County's 2026 population is estimated at 61,728, reflecting a 1.08% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Sampson County is the 47th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 63,536 and has grown -2.85% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 39.7 years
Female: 41.2 years
Male: 38.4 years
There are 44,886 adults, (10,793 of whom are seniors) in Sampson County.
Female: 29,805 (50.1%)
Male: 29,665 (49.9%)
The racial composition of Sampson County includes 51.08% White, 24.08% Black or African American, 15.41% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30,375 | 51.08% |
| Black or African American | 14,323 | 24.08% |
| Other race | 9,164 | 15.41% |
| Two or more races | 4,052 | 6.81% |
| Native American | 1,230 | 2.07% |
| Asian | 255 | 0.43% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 71 | 0.12% |
Sampson County 's average per capita income is $42,485. Household income levels show a median of $52,432. The poverty rate stands at 21.82%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $84,791 | $98,814 |
| Families | $69,583 | $83,430 |
| Households | $52,432 | $70,124 |
| Non Families | $28,024 | $37,583 |
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