Sampson County's estimated 2025 population is 60,749 with a growth rate of 0.95% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Sampson County is the 47th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 63,536 and has seen a growth of -4.39% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Sampson County includes 53.23% White, 24.93% Black or African American, 14.88% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31,539 | 53.23% |
| Black or African American | 14,768 | 24.93% |
| Other race | 8,816 | 14.88% |
| Two or more races | 2,545 | 4.3% |
| Native American | 1,288 | 2.17% |
| Asian | 289 | 0.49% |
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Sampson County's average per capita income is $40,629. Household income levels show a median of $53,159. The poverty rate stands at 20.24%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $81,742 | $97,799 |
| Families | $67,103 | $82,472 |
| Households | $53,159 | $70,092 |
| Non Families | $28,177 | $38,869 |
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