Sampson County, North Carolina
Sampson County: county in North Carolina, United States
About
Sampson County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 63,431 and a population density of 26 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 63,382 inhabitants. Its county seat is Clinton. The county was created 242 years ago in 1783.
County Snapshot
Sampson County at a glance
Sampson County currently has 10 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
10
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Quick Facts about Sampson County
| Population | 63,382 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| Area | 2454 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.2% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.8% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 34.9916,-78.3715 |
| Named for | John Sampson |
| Altitude | 115 feet / 35 meters |
| Capital | Clinton |
| Establishment | January 01, 1784 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 11:16:34 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 26 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -0.08% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 91℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Sampson County is located at 34°59'30"N 78°22'17"W (34.9916300, -78.3715200). It has 6 neighbors: Bladen County, Duplin County, Harnett County, Johnston County, Pender County and Wayne County.
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The largest city of Sampson County is Roseboro with a population of 1,183. Other cities include, Garland population 613, Salemburg population 413, Turkey population 292 and Autryville population 191. See all Sampson County cities & populated places.
Sampson County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sampson County.
| 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 |
| Salemburg | 413 | Human settlement in Sampson County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Turkey | 292 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
| Autryville | 191 | Human settlement in Sampson County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Harrells | 191 | Human settlement in North Carolina, United States of America |
Official website of Sampson County
Official Website- Clinton
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Sampson County decreased by 0.08% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63,431 | - | census |
| 2011 | 63,514 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 63,708 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 63,898 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 63,796 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 63,559 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 63,225 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 63,263 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 63,345 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 63,531 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 63,382 | -0.24% | estimation process |
People born in Sampson County (10)
People born in Sampson County, including Member of the United States House of Representatives from North Carolina; Farmer Bob Etheridge, politician William R. King, politician Thomas Overton Moore, .
More notable people
- Lauch Faircloth (American politician) he was born in 14/01/1928
- Larry M. Bell (American politician) he was born in 18/08/1939
- Robert Herring Wright (President of East Carolina Teacher Training School) he was born in 21/05/1870
- George Edwin Butler (American lawyer, author) he was born in 05/06/1868
- Amos Johnson (American racing driver) he was born in 09/04/1941
- Owen L. W. Smith (African-American minister and diplomat) he was born in 18/05/1851
- Davetter Shepard (U.S. military veteran) she was born in 20/10/1921
North Carolina Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wake County | 1,132,271 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Mecklenburg County | 1,128,945 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Charlotte | 900,350 | The fourteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Charlotte metropolitan area. |
| Guilford County | 540,521 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Raleigh | 474,414 | The capital of North Carolina, Raleigh is a major center for business, government, and education. |
| Forsyth County | 383,843 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
| West Raleigh | 338,759 | A census-designated place located in Wake County, North Carolina. |
| Cumberland County | 336,364 | County in Maine, United States |
| Durham County | 327,306 | County in North Carolina, United States of America |
| Greensboro | 297,878 | The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Greensboro metropolitan area. |
| Durham | 285,897 | The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Durham metropolitan area. |
| Buncombe County | 263,477 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Winston-Salem | 248,112 | The fifth most populous city in North Carolina. |
| Union County | 244,562 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| New Hanover County | 236,613 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Gaston County | 226,568 | County in North Carolina, United States |