Sampson County, North Carolina
NC · FIPS 37163 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 59,470 | — | #903 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $52,432 | -30.2% | #2,636 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.7 years | +2.1% | #2,208 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $150,700 | -46.5% | #2,240 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $834 | -28.3% | #1,867 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.8% | +73.2% | #2,830 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Sampson County has a population of 59,470, making it the #903 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.7 years, which is 2.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Sampson County is $52,432, ranking #2,636 out of 3,222 counties — 30.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 21.8% and unemployment stands at 5.2%.
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The median home value in Sampson County is $150,700 (-46.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $834/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.8%.
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84.4% of residents in Sampson County have health insurance coverage, which is 7.9% below the national rate.
About Sampson County, North Carolina
Sampson County, North Carolina has a total population of 59,470, making it the 903rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Sampson County is 39.7 years, which is 2.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Sampson County is $52,432, which ranks #2,636 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 30.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 21.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2%.
The median home value in Sampson County is $150,700, 46.5% below the national median. Renters in Sampson County pay a median gross rent of $834 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Sampson County, 16.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 51.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 84.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.4 min.
Sampson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 49.2% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (24.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (22.0%).
All data for Sampson County, North Carolina comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.