Sampson County, North Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Sampson County
- State
- North Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 37163
- State FIPS
- 37
- County FIPS
- 163
Geography
- Land Area
- 945.93 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.90 sq mi
- Total Area
- 947.83 sq mi
- Latitude
- 34.989298
- Longitude
- -78.371261
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 54,691
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 40,548
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 46,149 | 84.4% |
| Hispanic | 8,542 | 15.6% |
| White | 29,233 | 53.5% |
| Black | 14,375 | 26.3% |
| Asian | 227 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,017 | 1.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 28 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 132 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 36,912 | 91.0% |
| Hispanic | 3,637 | 9.0% |
| White | 23,819 | 58.7% |
| Black | 11,702 | 28.9% |
| Asian | 270 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,112 | 2.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 23 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 66 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 59,470
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $53,818
- Poverty Rate
- 21.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 12,703
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 30,375 | 51.1% |
| Black | 14,323 | 24.1% |
| Asian | 255 | 0.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 35,808
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 12,391 | 34.6% |
| Republican | 14,457 | 40.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 8,782 | 24.5% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 16,435 | 45.9% |
| Female | 19,351 | 54.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 20,617 | 57.6% |
| Hispanic | 3,254 | 9.1% |
| Black | 10,263 | 28.7% |
| Asian | 151 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 17,639
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 49.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 11,843 | 57.4% |
| Hispanic | 499 | 15.3% |
| Black | 4,577 | 44.6% |
| Asian | 56 | 37.1% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 8,145 | 49.6% |
| Female | 9,493 | 49.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 12,213 (30.6%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 6,464 (16.1%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 25,852
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $158,867
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $819
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 82.9%
- Public Transit
- 0.8%
- Work From Home
- 4.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 27.4%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.