Salemburg, North Carolina
Salemburg: Human settlement in Sampson County, North Carolina, United States of America
About
Salemburg is a city located in the county of Sampson in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 435 and a population density of 172 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 413 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Salemburg
| Population : | 413 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Sampson County |
| Postal code : | 28385 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 910 |
| Area : | 2.53 km2 |
| Altitude : | 180 feet / 55 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 20:23:11 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 163 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.33% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Salemburg is located at 35°0'56"N 78°30'11"W (35.0154500, -78.5030600).
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Official website of Salemburg
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Salemburg decreased by 5.33% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 435 | - | census |
| 2011 | 422 | -3.08% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 423 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 423 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 422 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 420 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 414 | -1.45% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 414 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 414 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 414 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 413 | -0.24% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 11,312 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 11,042 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 2.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 10,859 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 11,045 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 24.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 11.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.0% |
| White only, percent : | 91.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.1% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 8.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 85.2% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 647 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 5.1% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 86.0% |
Salemburg zip code is 28385.
County name: Sampson, County
fips: 37163
Salem, Salemburg
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 86.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $231,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,779 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $748 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,641 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,740 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.00 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 92.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 6.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 94.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 91.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 91.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 6.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 70.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 68.4% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 3,563 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 22,672 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $2,043 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $79,777 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $32,232 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 9.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 722 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 427 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 223 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 705 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 57 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 641 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,878.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 2.85 |
Schools in Salemburg
College & universities near Salemburg, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 199625 | Sampson Community College | Clinton (NC) | 28328-0318 |
Stations (14)
Amtrak & bus stations near Salemburg, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAY | Fayetteville | 472 Hay Street | RAIL |
| SSM | Selma–Smithfield | 500 East Railroad Street | RAIL |
| GBO | Goldsboro, NC | 1615 East Beech Street | BUS |
| SOP | Southern Pines | 235 Northwest Broad Street | RAIL |
| RGH | Raleigh Union Station | 320 West Cabarrus Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Salemburg
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Salemburg Post Office | Salemburg (NC) | 28385 |
Other cities in Sampson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sampson County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Plain View | 1,961 | Census-designated place in Sampson County, North Carolina |
| Roseboro | 1,183 | City in Sampson County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Garland | 613 | Place in North Carolina |
| Keener | 567 | Township in Sampson County, North Carolina |
| Newton Grove | 563 | Township in Sampson County, North Carolina |
| Spiveys Corner | 506 | Township in Sampson County, North Carolina |
| Turkey | 292 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
| Harrells | 191 | Human settlement in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Autryville | 191 | Human settlement in Sampson County, North Carolina, United States of America |
