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Sampson County Overview

$25,969
PER CAPITA INCOME
$63,607
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$49,963
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
20.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
79.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,041
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.46
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
59,317
TOTAL POPULATION
29,674
MALE POPULATION
29,643
FEMALE POPULATION
100.10
MALES / 100 FEMALES
99.90
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.6
MEDIAN AGE
3.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
26,461
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
56.7%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Sampson County Area Codes

Income in Sampson County

Income Overview in Sampson County

Per Capita Income in Sampson County is $25,969, while median incomes of families and households are $63,607 and $49,963 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income59,317$25,969
Median Family Income14,919$63,607
Mean Family Income14,919$80,123
Median Household Income21,395$49,963
Mean Household Income21,395$67,874
Income Deficit14,919$11,041
Wage / Income Gap (%)59,31720.50%
Wage / Income Gap ($)59,31779.50¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index59,3170.46

Earnings by Sex in Sampson County

Average Earnings in Sampson County are $34,318, $38,705 for men and $30,771 for women, a difference of 20.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Sampson County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male15,241 (56.1%)$38,705
Female11,927 (43.9%)$30,771
Total27,168 (100.0%)$34,318

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Sampson County

The most common earnings brackets in Sampson County are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (1,446 | 9.5%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (1,099 | 9.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Sampson County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less772 (5.1%)427 (3.6%)
$2,500 to $4,999486 (3.2%)498 (4.2%)
$5,000 to $7,499494 (3.2%)553 (4.6%)
$7,500 to $9,999505 (3.3%)311 (2.6%)
$10,000 to $12,499447 (2.9%)466 (3.9%)
$12,500 to $14,999306 (2.0%)300 (2.5%)
$15,000 to $17,499269 (1.8%)541 (4.5%)
$17,500 to $19,999405 (2.7%)473 (4.0%)
$20,000 to $22,499422 (2.8%)441 (3.7%)
$22,500 to $24,999648 (4.3%)739 (6.2%)
$25,000 to $29,9991,173 (7.7%)1,088 (9.1%)
$30,000 to $34,9991,102 (7.2%)1,099 (9.2%)
$35,000 to $39,999795 (5.2%)924 (7.7%)
$40,000 to $44,9991,216 (8.0%)568 (4.8%)
$45,000 to $49,9991,112 (7.3%)556 (4.7%)
$50,000 to $54,999906 (5.9%)510 (4.3%)
$55,000 to $64,9991,446 (9.5%)982 (8.2%)
$65,000 to $74,999954 (6.3%)610 (5.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999817 (5.4%)412 (3.5%)
$100,000+966 (6.3%)429 (3.6%)
Total15,241 (100.0%)11,927 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Sampson County

Average earnings in Sampson County are $41,859 for men and $33,797 for women, a difference of 19.3%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $65,000, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $34,161. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $64,659, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $18,697.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Sampson County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$34,161$18,697
High School Diploma$39,313$26,369
College or Associate's Degree$43,422$31,446
Bachelor's Degree$51,717$48,408
Graduate Degree$65,000$64,659
Total$41,859$33,797

Family Income in Sampson County

Family Income Brackets in Sampson County

According to the Sampson County family income data, there are 3,103 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 20.8% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 507 families (3.4%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Sampson County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0005974.0%
$10,000 to $14,9995073.4%
$15,000 to $24,9991,1497.7%
$25,000 to $34,9991,4629.8%
$35,000 to $49,9992,05913.8%
$50,000 to $74,9993,10320.8%
$75,000 to $99,9992,20814.8%
$100,000 to $149,9992,47716.6%
$150,000 to $199,9997314.9%
$200,000+6124.1%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Sampson County

4-person families (2,053 | 13.8%) account for the highest median family income in Sampson County with $74,732 per family, while 2-person families (8,050 | 54.0%) have the highest median income of $28,068 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Sampson County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families8,050 (54.0%)$56,135
3-Person Families2,925 (19.6%)$68,948
4-Person Families2,053 (13.8%)$74,732
5-Person Families1,244 (8.3%)$68,650
6-Person Families305 (2.0%)$63,125
7+ Person Families342 (2.3%)$0
Total14,919 (100.0%)$63,607

Family Income by Number of Earners in Sampson County

The median family income in Sampson County is $63,607, with families comprising 3+ earners (1,045) having the highest median family income of $109,609, while families with no earners (2,795) have the lowest median family income of $34,948, accounting for 7.0% and 18.7% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Sampson County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners2,795 (18.7%)$34,948
1 Earner5,348 (35.8%)$47,475
2 Earners5,731 (38.4%)$89,295
3+ Earners1,045 (7.0%)$109,609
Total14,919 (100.0%)$63,607

Household Income in Sampson County

Household Income Brackets in Sampson County

With 3,830 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Sampson County, accounting for 17.9% of all households. In contrast, only 685 households (3.2%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Sampson County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001,3486.3%
$10,000 to $14,9991,5627.3%
$15,000 to $24,9992,22510.4%
$25,000 to $34,9992,52511.8%
$35,000 to $49,9993,03814.2%
$50,000 to $74,9993,83017.9%
$75,000 to $99,9992,61012.2%
$100,000 to $149,9992,82413.2%
$150,000 to $199,9997273.4%
$200,000+6853.2%

Household Income by Householder Age in Sampson County

The median household income in Sampson County is $49,963, with the highest median household income of $58,033 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 8,570 households (40.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $37,415, with 6,541 households (30.6%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Sampson County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years619 (2.9%)$55,380
25 to 44 Years5,665 (26.5%)$57,043
45 to 64 Years8,570 (40.1%)$58,033
65+ Years6,541 (30.6%)$37,415
Total21,395 (100.0%)$49,963

Poverty in Sampson County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Sampson County

With 20.4% poverty level for males and 24.1% for females among the residents of Sampson County, under 5 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 804 males (42.4%) and 271 females (57.2%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Sampson County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years804 (42.4%)465 (27.0%)
5 Years91 (20.0%)208 (50.0%)
6 to 11 Years810 (35.0%)751 (31.9%)
12 to 14 Years484 (36.7%)328 (30.8%)
15 Years92 (28.7%)271 (57.2%)
16 and 17 Years292 (29.6%)160 (21.9%)
18 to 24 Years622 (23.2%)928 (37.4%)
25 to 34 Years517 (15.2%)792 (23.9%)
35 to 44 Years744 (22.3%)959 (28.2%)
45 to 54 Years429 (11.0%)548 (15.1%)
55 to 64 Years659 (17.3%)492 (13.4%)
65 to 74 Years229 (8.2%)592 (16.3%)
75 Years and over133 (7.8%)559 (23.8%)
Total5,906 (20.4%)7,053 (24.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Sampson County

According to the poverty statistics in Sampson County, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 55 to 64 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 92.2% of males and 86.6% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Sampson County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,093 (57.6%)1,259 (73.0%)
5 Years364 (80.0%)208 (50.0%)
6 to 11 Years1,504 (65.0%)1,600 (68.1%)
12 to 14 Years836 (63.3%)737 (69.2%)
15 Years228 (71.3%)203 (42.8%)
16 and 17 Years693 (70.4%)572 (78.1%)
18 to 24 Years2,058 (76.8%)1,553 (62.6%)
25 to 34 Years2,885 (84.8%)2,525 (76.1%)
35 to 44 Years2,594 (77.7%)2,445 (71.8%)
45 to 54 Years3,474 (89.0%)3,073 (84.9%)
55 to 64 Years3,158 (82.7%)3,183 (86.6%)
65 to 74 Years2,566 (91.8%)3,051 (83.8%)
75 Years and over1,580 (92.2%)1,794 (76.2%)
Total23,033 (79.6%)22,203 (75.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Sampson County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Sampson County show that 7.3% or 757 of the total 10,432 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 54.6%, comprising of 59 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 4.3%, which includes 124 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Sampson County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children6,311 (94.5%)368 (5.5%)
1 or 2 Children2,748 (95.7%)124 (4.3%)
3 or 4 Children567 (73.4%)206 (26.7%)
5 or more Children49 (45.4%)59 (54.6%)
Total9,675 (92.7%)757 (7.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Sampson County

According to the poverty data in Sampson County, 15.7% or 254 single-father households and 41.1% or 1,182 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 81 households (36.5%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 107 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Sampson County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children24 (3.9%)296 (24.2%)
1 or 2 Children149 (19.1%)473 (40.9%)
3 or 4 Children81 (36.5%)306 (79.3%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)107 (100.0%)
Total254 (15.7%)1,182 (41.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Sampson County

The poverty data for Sampson County shows that 757 of the married-couple family households (7.3%) and 1,436 of the single-parent households (32.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 59 households (54.6%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 107 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Sampson County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children368 (5.5%)320 (17.4%)
1 or 2 Children124 (4.3%)622 (32.1%)
3 or 4 Children206 (26.7%)387 (63.6%)
5 or more Children59 (54.6%)107 (100.0%)
Total757 (7.3%)1,436 (32.0%)

Race in Sampson County

The most populous races in Sampson County are White / Caucasian (33,200 | 56.0%), Black / African American (14,931 | 25.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (12,462 | 21.0%).
Race in Sampson County
Race# Population% Population
Asian3280.5%
Black / African American14,93125.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino12,46221.0%
Native / Alaskan1,1071.9%
White / Caucasian33,20056.0%
Two or more Races2,5054.2%
Some other Race7,24612.2%
Total59,317100.0%

Ancestry in Sampson County

The most populous ancestries reported in Sampson County are Mexican (7,252 | 12.2%), American (4,207 | 7.1%), English (3,753 | 6.3%), Central American (3,335 | 5.6%), and Honduran (1,659 | 2.8%), together accounting for 34.1% of all Sampson County residents.
Ancestry in Sampson County
Ancestry# Population% Population
African1180.2%
American4,2077.1%
Arab6371.1%
Austrian170.0%
Belgian20.0%
Bhutanese460.1%
Blackfeet230.0%
British1000.2%
British West Indian70.0%
Burmese550.1%
Canadian80.0%
Central American3,3355.6%
Central American Indian1870.3%
Cherokee2640.4%
Chilean1610.3%
Colombian870.2%
Costa Rican200.0%
Cuban1340.2%
Czech120.0%
Czechoslovakian60.0%
Danish440.1%
Dominican1450.2%
Dutch970.2%
Eastern European30.0%
Ecuadorian20.0%
English3,7536.3%
Ethiopian10.0%
European2400.4%
Finnish250.0%
French2560.4%
French Canadian260.0%
German9321.6%
Greek70.0%
Guatemalan9271.6%
Guyanese190.0%
Haitian590.1%
Honduran1,6592.8%
Hungarian290.1%
Indian (Asian)330.1%
Irish1,5432.6%
Italian3380.6%
Jamaican100.0%
Korean210.0%
Lebanese140.0%
Lithuanian460.1%
Lumbee2560.4%
Mexican7,25212.2%
Mexican American Indian640.1%
Nicaraguan630.1%
Nigerian340.1%
Northern European270.1%
Norwegian730.1%
Pakistani120.0%
Palestinian5991.0%
Peruvian180.0%
Polish1950.3%
Portuguese520.1%
Puerto Rican2230.4%
Salvadoran5270.9%
Scandinavian100.0%
Scotch-Irish7841.3%
Scottish4410.7%
Shoshone490.1%
Sioux290.1%
Slovak20.0%
South American2930.5%
Spaniard200.0%
Spanish3870.6%
Sri Lankan1780.3%
Subsaharan African1530.3%
Swedish290.1%
Swiss60.0%
Syrian100.0%
Thai730.1%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian490.1%
Venezuelan250.0%
Welsh930.2%
West Indian180.0%
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Immigrants in Sampson County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Sampson County came from Latin America (5,790 | 9.8%), Central America (5,278 | 8.9%), Mexico (2,300 | 3.9%), Honduras (1,559 | 2.6%), and Guatemala (686 | 1.2%), together accounting for 26.3% of all Sampson County residents.
Immigrants in Sampson County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa210.0%
Asia3150.5%
Azores220.0%
Barbados160.0%
Brazil30.0%
Caribbean4210.7%
Central America5,2788.9%
China110.0%
Colombia350.1%
Costa Rica200.0%
Cuba1220.2%
Dominican Republic1340.2%
Eastern Africa120.0%
Eastern Asia210.0%
Ecuador20.0%
El Salvador6591.1%
Ethiopia10.0%
Europe580.1%
France30.0%
Germany150.0%
Ghana60.0%
Grenada70.0%
Guatemala6861.2%
Guyana190.0%
Haiti570.1%
Honduras1,5592.6%
India490.1%
Italy30.0%
Jamaica500.1%
Japan20.0%
Korea80.0%
Latin America5,7909.8%
Mexico2,3003.9%
Nepal70.0%
Nicaragua540.1%
Northern Europe150.0%
Peru120.0%
Philippines160.0%
Portugal220.0%
South Africa30.0%
South America910.2%
South Central Asia560.1%
South Eastern Asia930.2%
Southern Europe250.0%
Taiwan20.0%
Thailand120.0%
Trinidad and Tobago350.1%
Venezuela200.0%
Vietnam650.1%
Western Africa60.0%
Western Asia90.0%
Western Europe180.0%
Yemen90.0%
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Sex and Age in Sampson County

Sex and Age in Sampson County

The most populous age groups in Sampson County are 10 to 14 Years (2,205 | 7.4%) for men and 5 to 9 Years (1,968 | 6.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Sampson County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,923 (6.5%)1,845 (6.2%)
5 to 9 Years1,970 (6.6%)1,968 (6.6%)
10 to 14 Years2,205 (7.4%)1,943 (6.6%)
15 to 19 Years2,067 (7.0%)1,953 (6.6%)
20 to 24 Years1,929 (6.5%)1,739 (5.9%)
25 to 29 Years1,798 (6.1%)1,718 (5.8%)
30 to 34 Years1,692 (5.7%)1,599 (5.4%)
35 to 39 Years1,712 (5.8%)1,852 (6.2%)
40 to 44 Years1,872 (6.3%)1,570 (5.3%)
45 to 49 Years1,979 (6.7%)1,772 (6.0%)
50 to 54 Years2,040 (6.9%)1,878 (6.3%)
55 to 59 Years2,065 (7.0%)1,748 (5.9%)
60 to 64 Years1,813 (6.1%)1,932 (6.5%)
65 to 69 Years1,459 (4.9%)1,938 (6.5%)
70 to 74 Years1,396 (4.7%)1,706 (5.8%)
75 to 79 Years863 (2.9%)996 (3.4%)
80 to 84 Years659 (2.2%)728 (2.5%)
85 Years and over232 (0.8%)758 (2.6%)
Total29,674 (100.0%)29,643 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Sampson County

Median Family Size in Sampson County

The median family size in Sampson County is 3.26 persons per family, with single female/mother families (2,873 | 19.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.67 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (1,614 | 10.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.85 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Sampson County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple10,432 (69.9%)3.21
Single Male/Father1,614 (10.8%)2.85
Single Female/Mother2,873 (19.3%)3.67
Total Families14,919 (100.0%)3.26

Median Household Size in Sampson County

The median household size in Sampson County is 2.71 persons per household, with single female/mother households (2,873 | 13.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.9 persons per household. non-family households (6,476 | 30.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.18 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Sampson County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple10,432 (48.8%)3.25
Single Male/Father1,614 (7.5%)3.27
Single Female/Mother2,873 (13.4%)3.90
Non-family6,476 (30.3%)1.18
Total Households21,395 (100.0%)2.71

Household Size by Marriage Status in Sampson County

Out of a total of 21,395 households in Sampson County, 14,919 (69.7%) are family households, while 6,476 (30.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 7,377, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 5,820.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Sampson County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-5,820 (27.2%)
2-Person Households7,377 (34.5%)497 (2.3%)
3-Person Households3,256 (15.2%)54 (0.3%)
4-Person Households1,999 (9.3%)105 (0.5%)
5-Person Households1,319 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households614 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households354 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total14,919 (69.7%)6,476 (30.3%)

Female Fertility in Sampson County

Fertility by Age in Sampson County

Average fertility rate in Sampson County is 66.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 126.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 76.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Sampson County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years8 (1.0%)4.0
20 to 34 years638 (76.6%)126.0
35 to 50 years187 (22.5%)33.0
Total833 (100.0%)66.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Sampson County

38.2% of women with births (833) in Sampson County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 30.5% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Sampson County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years188 (29.5%)450 (70.5%)
35 to 50 years130 (69.5%)57 (30.5%)
Total318 (38.2%)515 (61.8%)

Fertility by Education in Sampson County

Average fertility rate in Sampson County is 66.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 152.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the lowest fertility at 17.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma represent 55.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Sampson County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School141 (16.9%)48.0
High School Diploma464 (55.7%)152.0
College or Associate's Degree148 (17.8%)33.0
Bachelor's Degree71 (8.5%)42.0
Graduate Degree9 (1.1%)17.0
Total833 (100.0%)66.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Sampson County

61.8% of women with births in Sampson County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 91.5% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 76.9% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Sampson County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School87 (61.7%)54 (38.3%)
High School Diploma107 (23.1%)357 (76.9%)
College or Associate's Degree54 (36.5%)94 (63.5%)
Bachelor's Degree65 (91.5%)6 (8.5%)
Graduate Degree5 (55.6%)4 (44.4%)
Total318 (38.2%)515 (61.8%)

Employment Characteristics in Sampson County

Employment by Class of Employer in Sampson County

Among the 24,170 employed individuals in Sampson County, private company employees (14,502 | 60.0%), self-employed (incorporated) (2,571 | 10.6%), and local government employees (1,754 | 7.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Sampson County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees14,50260.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)2,57110.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1,7187.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations1,4135.9%
Local Government Employees1,7547.3%
State Government Employees1,5636.5%
Federal Government Employees6352.6%
Unpaid Family Workers140.1%
Total24,170100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Sampson County

According to the labor force statistics for Sampson County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (46,668), 56.7% or 26,461 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.7% or 1,508 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 79.8% or 2,626 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 14.3% or 390 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Sampson County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years1,274 (39.5%)112 (8.8%)
20 to 24 Years2,725 (74.3%)390 (14.3%)
25 to 29 Years2,633 (74.9%)121 (4.6%)
30 to 34 Years2,626 (79.8%)26 (1.0%)
35 to 44 Years5,360 (76.5%)343 (6.4%)
45 to 54 Years5,989 (78.1%)258 (4.3%)
55 to 59 Years2,494 (65.4%)90 (3.6%)
60 to 64 Years1,764 (47.1%)122 (6.9%)
65 to 74 Years1,261 (19.4%)54 (4.3%)
75 Years and over330 (7.8%)2 (0.6%)
Total26,461 (56.7%)1,508 (5.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Sampson County

According to labor force statistics for Sampson County, 71.9% of individuals (20,880) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (29,040) are in the labor force, with 4.6% or 960 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 90.8% or 4,101 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.2% or 417 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Sampson County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School2,947 (61.2%)241 (5.0%)
High School Diploma6,721 (68.1%)612 (6.2%)
College / Associate Degree7,092 (72.1%)482 (4.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher4,101 (90.8%)54 (1.2%)
Total20,880 (71.9%)1,336 (4.6%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Sampson County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Sampson County are Management (2,300 | 9.3%), Community & Social Service (2,167 | 8.7%), Education Instruction & Library (1,536 | 6.2%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (1,525 | 6.1%), and Health Technologists (1,132 | 4.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Sampson County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Sampson County, the most male-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (85.7%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (81.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (92.4%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (89.2%), and Health Technologists (87.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Sampson County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management1,626 (70.7%)674 (29.3%)
Business & Financial255 (35.8%)458 (64.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science278 (81.3%)64 (18.7%)
Computers & Mathematics128 (73.6%)46 (26.4%)
Architecture & Engineering108 (85.7%)18 (14.3%)
Life, Physical & Social Science42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 429 (19.8%)1,738 (80.2%)
Education, Arts & Media123 (32.6%)254 (67.4%)
Legal Services & Support5 (7.6%)61 (92.4%)
Education Instruction & Library251 (16.3%)1,285 (83.7%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment50 (26.6%)138 (73.4%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating165 (10.8%)1,360 (89.2%)
Health Technologists145 (12.8%)987 (87.2%)
Total (Category)2,753 (39.1%)4,294 (60.9%)
Total (Overall)13,706 (55.3%)11,093 (44.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Sampson County are Food Preparation & Serving (1,122 | 4.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (889 | 3.6%), Healthcare Support (756 | 3.0%), Personal Care & Service (584 | 2.4%), and Security & Protection (437 | 1.8%).
Services Occupations in Sampson County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Sampson County, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (78.7%), Security & Protection (75.7%), and Law Enforcement (74.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (88.2%), Food Preparation & Serving (63.3%), and Personal Care & Service (60.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Sampson County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support89 (11.8%)667 (88.2%)
Security & Protection331 (75.7%)106 (24.3%)
Firefighting & Prevention118 (78.7%)32 (21.3%)
Law Enforcement213 (74.2%)74 (25.8%)
Food Preparation & Serving412 (36.7%)710 (63.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance612 (68.8%)277 (31.2%)
Personal Care & Service232 (39.7%)352 (60.3%)
Total (Category)1,676 (44.2%)2,112 (55.8%)
Total (Overall)13,706 (55.3%)11,093 (44.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Sampson County are Office & Administration (2,475 | 10.0%), and Sales & Related (2,142 | 8.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Sampson County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Sampson County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related1,208 (56.4%)934 (43.6%)
Office & Administration426 (17.2%)2,049 (82.8%)
Total (Category)1,634 (35.4%)2,983 (64.6%)
Total (Overall)13,706 (55.3%)11,093 (44.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Sampson County are Construction & Extraction (2,494 | 10.1%), Farming, Fishing & Forestry (1,016 | 4.1%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (803 | 3.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Sampson County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Sampson County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry865 (85.1%)151 (14.9%)
Construction & Extraction2,355 (94.4%)139 (5.6%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair786 (97.9%)17 (2.1%)
Total (Category)4,006 (92.9%)307 (7.1%)
Total (Overall)13,706 (55.3%)11,093 (44.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Sampson County are Production (2,713 | 10.9%), Transportation (1,298 | 5.2%), and Material Moving (1,023 | 4.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Sampson County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Sampson County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production1,608 (59.3%)1,105 (40.7%)
Transportation1,151 (88.7%)147 (11.3%)
Material Moving878 (85.8%)145 (14.2%)
Total (Category)3,637 (72.3%)1,397 (27.8%)
Total (Overall)13,706 (55.3%)11,093 (44.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Sampson County

Employment Industries in Sampson County

The major employment industries in Sampson County include Health Care & Social Assistance (3,578 | 14.4%), Manufacturing (3,108 | 12.5%), Retail Trade (3,086 | 12.4%), Construction (3,060 | 12.3%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (2,205 | 8.9%).
Employment Industries in Sampson County

Employment Industries by Sex in Sampson County

The Sampson County industries that see more men than women are Construction (90.1%), Utilities (89.8%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (88.7%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (91.7%), Health Care & Social Assistance (86.3%), and Educational Services (76.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Sampson County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting1,957 (88.7%)248 (11.3%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction2,758 (90.1%)302 (9.9%)
Manufacturing1,999 (64.3%)1,109 (35.7%)
Wholesale Trade510 (76.1%)160 (23.9%)
Retail Trade1,854 (60.1%)1,232 (39.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing888 (74.8%)299 (25.2%)
Utilities221 (89.8%)25 (10.2%)
Information11 (8.3%)122 (91.7%)
Finance & Insurance113 (29.1%)275 (70.9%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing39 (32.5%)81 (67.5%)
Professional & Scientific224 (43.2%)295 (56.8%)
Enterprise Management2 (40.0%)3 (60.0%)
Administrative & Support382 (55.2%)310 (44.8%)
Educational Services444 (23.1%)1,476 (76.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance490 (13.7%)3,088 (86.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation106 (62.7%)63 (37.3%)
Accommodation & Food Services597 (42.2%)816 (57.8%)
Public Administration464 (41.8%)646 (58.2%)
Total13,706 (55.3%)11,093 (44.7%)

Education in Sampson County

School Enrollment in Sampson County

The most common levels of schooling among the 13,794 students in Sampson County are middle school (3,313 | 24.0%), high school (3,220 | 23.3%), and elementary school (3,112 | 22.6%).
School Enrollment in Sampson County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool8666.3%
Kindergarten9406.8%
Elementary School3,11222.6%
Middle School3,31324.0%
High School3,22023.3%
College / Undergraduate2,14015.5%
Graduate / Professional2031.5%
Total13,794100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Sampson County

Out of a total of 13,794 students who are enrolled in schools in Sampson County, 1,352 (9.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 12,442 (90.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 274 (27.5% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 2,337 (96.3% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Sampson County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds461 (72.8%)172 (27.2%)
5 to 9 Year Old3,408 (89.9%)383 (10.1%)
10 to 14 Year Olds3,901 (94.5%)227 (5.5%)
15 to 17 Year Olds2,337 (96.3%)91 (3.7%)
18 to 19 Year Olds805 (90.2%)87 (9.8%)
20 to 24 Year Olds722 (72.5%)274 (27.5%)
25 to 34 Year Olds335 (82.5%)71 (17.5%)
35 Years and over468 (90.0%)52 (10.0%)
Total12,442 (90.2%)1,352 (9.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Sampson County

Business (1,428 | 22.6%), education (1,330 | 21.0%), science & technology (903 | 14.3%), arts & humanities (474 | 7.5%), and psychology (371 | 5.9%) are the most common fields of study among 6,324 individuals in Sampson County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Sampson County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics911.4%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural2714.3%
Physical & Health Sciences3024.8%
Psychology3715.9%
Social Sciences3124.9%
Engineering1822.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies590.9%
Science & Technology90314.3%
Business1,42822.6%
Education1,33021.0%
Literature & Languages1372.2%
Liberal Arts & History2564.1%
Visual & Performing Arts1472.3%
Communications611.0%
Arts & Humanities4747.5%
Total6,324100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Sampson County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Sampson County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Sampson County are males with 2 vehicles (4,813, accounting for 36.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (3,365, making up 45.2%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Sampson County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle264 (2.0%)167 (1.6%)
1 Vehicle1,832 (13.7%)1,787 (16.8%)
2 Vehicles4,813 (36.1%)3,365 (31.6%)
3 Vehicles3,295 (24.7%)2,810 (26.4%)
4 Vehicles1,813 (13.6%)1,498 (14.1%)
5 or more Vehicles1,321 (9.9%)1,025 (9.6%)
Total13,338 (100.0%)10,652 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Sampson County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Sampson County are 10 to 14 minutes (3,182 commuters, 13.7%), 15 to 19 minutes (3,048 commuters, 13.1%), and 20 to 24 minutes (2,917 commuters, 12.5%).
Commute Time in Sampson County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes9023.9%
5 to 9 Minutes2,39910.3%
10 to 14 Minutes3,18213.7%
15 to 19 Minutes3,04813.1%
20 to 24 Minutes2,91712.5%
25 to 29 Minutes1,1605.0%
30 to 34 Minutes2,79912.0%
35 to 39 Minutes7003.0%
40 to 44 Minutes7153.1%
45 to 59 Minutes2,50410.8%
60 to 89 Minutes1,7067.3%
90 or more Minutes1,2255.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Sampson County

The most common commute times in Sampson County are 10 to 14 minutes (1,832 commuters, 14.0%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (1,566 commuters, 15.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Sampson County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes570 (4.3%)332 (3.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes1,249 (9.5%)1,150 (11.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes1,832 (14.0%)1,350 (13.3%)
15 to 19 Minutes1,482 (11.3%)1,566 (15.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes1,464 (11.2%)1,453 (14.3%)
25 to 29 Minutes487 (3.7%)673 (6.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes1,543 (11.8%)1,256 (12.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes468 (3.6%)232 (2.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes373 (2.8%)342 (3.4%)
45 to 59 Minutes1,656 (12.6%)848 (8.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes1,072 (8.2%)634 (6.2%)
90 or more Minutes921 (7.0%)304 (3.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Sampson County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Sampson County are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (2,223, 17.0%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (1,964, 19.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Sampson County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM901 (6.9%)346 (3.4%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM967 (7.4%)320 (3.2%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM737 (5.6%)482 (4.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM2,223 (17.0%)1,222 (12.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM1,475 (11.2%)836 (8.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM1,908 (14.5%)1,964 (19.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM1,047 (8.0%)1,307 (12.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM1,384 (10.5%)1,168 (11.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM155 (1.2%)322 (3.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM306 (2.3%)399 (3.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM231 (1.8%)547 (5.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM231 (1.8%)161 (1.6%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM641 (4.9%)494 (4.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM911 (7.0%)572 (5.6%)
Total13,117 (100.0%)10,140 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Sampson County

Occupancy by Ownership in Sampson County

Of the total 21,395 dwellings in Sampson County, owner-occupied units account for 15,663 (73.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 5,732 (26.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Sampson County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units15,66373.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units5,73226.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units21,395100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Sampson County

Occupancy by Household Size in Sampson County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household5,82027.2%
2-Person Household7,87436.8%
3-Person Household3,31015.5%
4+ Person Household4,39120.5%
Total Housing Units21,395100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Sampson County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Sampson County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household3,918 (67.3%)1,902 (32.7%)
2-Person Household6,237 (79.2%)1,637 (20.8%)
3-Person Household2,480 (74.9%)830 (25.1%)
4+ Person Household3,028 (69.0%)1,363 (31.0%)
Total Housing Units15,663 (73.2%)5,732 (26.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Sampson County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Sampson County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School1,900 (59.7%)1,285 (40.4%)
High School Diploma5,072 (72.3%)1,947 (27.7%)
College/Associate Degree5,711 (73.2%)2,091 (26.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher2,980 (87.9%)409 (12.1%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Sampson County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Sampson County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years3,20715.0%
35 to 44 Years3,07714.4%
45 to 54 Years4,19719.6%
55 to 64 Years4,37320.4%
65 to 74 Years3,84918.0%
75 to 84 Years2,0739.7%
85 Years and Over6192.9%
Total21,395100.0%

Housing Finances in Sampson County

Median Income by Occupancy in Sampson County

Median Income by Occupancy in Sampson County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied15,663 (73.2%)$60,114
Renter-Occupied5,732 (26.8%)$32,596
Average21,395 (100.0%)$49,963

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Sampson County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Sampson County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000510 (3.3%)319 (5.6%)
$5,000 to $9,999182 (1.2%)335 (5.8%)
$10,000 to $14,999749 (4.8%)814 (14.2%)
$15,000 to $19,999597 (3.8%)469 (8.2%)
$20,000 to $24,999735 (4.7%)429 (7.5%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,796 (11.5%)726 (12.7%)
$35,000 to $49,9992,292 (14.6%)751 (13.1%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,690 (17.2%)1,147 (20.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,161 (13.8%)456 (8.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9992,568 (16.4%)257 (4.5%)
$150,000 or more1,383 (8.8%)29 (0.5%)
Total15,663 (100.0%)5,732 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Sampson County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Sampson County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3002,048 (13.1%)292 (5.1%)
$300 to $4993,637 (23.2%)622 (10.8%)
$500 to $7993,516 (22.5%)1,946 (34.0%)
$800 to $9991,868 (11.9%)1,300 (22.7%)
$1,000 to $1,4992,698 (17.2%)770 (13.4%)
$1,500 to $1,9991,016 (6.5%)52 (0.9%)
$2,000 to $2,499493 (3.2%)6 (0.1%)
$2,500 to $2,999244 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more143 (0.9%)8 (0.1%)
Total15,663 (100.0%)5,732 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Sampson County

Housing Structures in Sampson County

Housing Structures in Sampson County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached12,77859.7%
Single Unit, Attached940.4%
2 Unit Apartments2171.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2131.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments830.4%
10 or more Apartments5672.6%
Mobile Home / Other7,44334.8%
Total21,395100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Sampson County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Sampson County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached10,219 (80.0%)2,559 (20.0%)
Single Unit, Attached60 (63.8%)34 (36.2%)
2 Unit Apartments7 (3.2%)210 (96.8%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)213 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments17 (20.5%)66 (79.5%)
10 or more Apartments2 (0.4%)565 (99.7%)
Mobile Home / Other5,358 (72.0%)2,085 (28.0%)
Total15,663 (73.2%)5,732 (26.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Sampson County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Sampson County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room40 (0.3%)455 (7.9%)
2 or 3 Rooms152 (1.0%)410 (7.1%)
4 or 5 Rooms4,161 (26.6%)2,934 (51.2%)
6 or 7 Rooms7,837 (50.0%)1,619 (28.2%)
8 or more Rooms3,473 (22.2%)314 (5.5%)
Total15,663 (100.0%)5,732 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Sampson County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Sampson County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas542 (3.5%)164 (2.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas2,621 (16.7%)662 (11.6%)
Electricity12,063 (77.0%)4,757 (83.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene160 (1.0%)54 (0.9%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels236 (1.5%)55 (1.0%)
No Fuel Used41 (0.3%)40 (0.7%)
Total15,663 (100.0%)5,732 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Sampson County

Household Vehicle Usage in Sampson County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle284 (1.8%)815 (14.2%)
1 Vehicle3,611 (23.1%)2,182 (38.1%)
2 Vehicles5,509 (35.2%)1,589 (27.7%)
3 or more Vehicles6,259 (40.0%)1,146 (20.0%)
Total15,663 (100.0%)5,732 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Sampson County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Sampson County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units8,8226,841
Median Property Value$101,100$139,700
Median Household Income$47,433$857
Monthly Housing Costs$427$143
Real Estate Taxes$846$173

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Sampson County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Sampson County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0001,876 (21.3%)509 (7.4%)
$50,000 to $99,9992,486 (28.2%)1,407 (20.6%)
$100,000 to $299,9993,440 (39.0%)3,947 (57.7%)
$300,000 to $499,999752 (8.5%)814 (11.9%)
$500,000 to $749,999187 (2.1%)152 (2.2%)
$750,000 to $999,99927 (0.3%)6 (0.1%)
$1,000,000 or more54 (0.6%)6 (0.1%)
Total8,822 (100.0%)6,841 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Sampson County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Sampson County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000436 (4.9%)169 (2.5%)
$10,000 to $24,9991,345 (15.2%)256 (3.7%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,115 (12.6%)736 (10.8%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,710 (19.4%)681 (10.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,485 (16.8%)582 (8.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,122 (12.7%)1,205 (17.6%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,083 (12.3%)1,039 (15.2%)
$150,000 or more526 (6.0%)1,485 (21.7%)
Total8,822 (100.0%)6,841 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Sampson County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Sampson County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x4,450 (50.4%)74,478 (1,088.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x1,143 (13.0%)3,514 (51.4%)
3.0x to 3.9x729 (8.3%)1,298 (19.0%)
4.0x or more2,189 (24.8%)560 (8.2%)
Total8,822 (100.0%)6,841 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Sampson County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Sampson County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8004,051 (45.9%)150 (2.2%)
$800 to $1,4992,436 (27.6%)1,876 (27.4%)
$800 to $1,4992,102 (23.8%)2,201 (32.2%)
Total8,822 (100.0%)6,841 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Sampson County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sampson County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sampson County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years4,445 (95.8%)194 (4.2%)
6 to 18 Years9,593 (92.8%)743 (7.2%)
19 to 25 Years3,000 (57.1%)2,252 (42.9%)
26 to 34 Years4,391 (73.3%)1,602 (26.7%)
35 to 44 Years4,758 (70.7%)1,974 (29.3%)
45 to 54 Years5,915 (79.5%)1,526 (20.5%)
55 to 64 Years6,643 (89.1%)813 (10.9%)
65 to 74 Years6,370 (98.9%)68 (1.1%)
75 Years and older4,040 (99.4%)26 (0.6%)
Total49,155 (84.2%)9,198 (15.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Sampson County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Sampson County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born4,445 (95.8%)194 (4.2%)
Foreign Born, Citizen9,593 (92.8%)743 (7.2%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen3,000 (57.1%)2,252 (42.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Sampson County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Sampson County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0008,241 (79.4%)2,143 (20.6%)
$25,000 to $49,99911,358 (81.5%)2,577 (18.5%)
$50,000 to $74,99910,148 (81.9%)2,245 (18.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9996,844 (86.3%)1,083 (13.7%)
$100,000 and over12,252 (92.5%)990 (7.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sampson County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sampson County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 63,322 (71.6%)1,309 (28.2%)
6 to 18 Years6,328 (61.2%)3,609 (34.9%)
19 to 25 Years990 (18.9%)2,116 (40.3%)
25 to 34 Years974 (16.3%)3,534 (59.0%)
35 to 44 Years1,240 (18.4%)3,791 (56.3%)
45 to 54 Years1,026 (13.8%)5,145 (69.1%)
55 to 64 Years1,958 (26.3%)5,291 (71.0%)
65 to 74 Years5,988 (93.0%)3,308 (51.4%)
75 Years and over4,024 (99.0%)2,006 (49.3%)
Total25,850 (44.3%)30,109 (51.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Sampson County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Sampson County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years17 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years262 (4.8%)112 (2.2%)
18 to 34 Years543 (8.9%)224 (3.9%)
35 to 64 Years1,957 (17.9%)1,679 (15.7%)
65 to 74 Years673 (24.1%)1,023 (28.1%)
75 Years and over673 (39.3%)1,066 (45.3%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Sampson County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Sampson County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)16 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years111 (1.8%)49 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years456 (4.2%)221 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years258 (9.2%)172 (4.7%)
75 Years and over370 (21.6%)322 (13.7%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Sampson County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years17 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years31 (0.6%)35 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years40 (0.7%)108 (1.9%)
35 to 64 Years647 (5.9%)536 (5.0%)
65 to 74 Years26 (0.9%)160 (4.4%)
75 Years and over93 (5.4%)194 (8.2%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Sampson County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years245 (4.5%)82 (1.6%)
18 to 34 Years395 (6.5%)108 (1.9%)
35 to 64 Years549 (5.0%)451 (4.2%)
65 to 74 Years107 (3.8%)167 (4.6%)
75 Years and over178 (10.4%)265 (11.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Sampson County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years54 (1.0%)20 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years97 (1.6%)47 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years1,165 (10.7%)1,206 (11.3%)
65 to 74 Years436 (15.6%)546 (15.0%)
75 Years and over446 (26.0%)837 (35.6%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Sampson County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years28 (0.5%)22 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years45 (0.7%)37 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years328 (3.0%)323 (3.0%)
65 to 74 Years137 (4.9%)131 (3.6%)
75 Years and over249 (14.5%)349 (14.8%)

Technology Access in Sampson County

Computing Device Access in Sampson County

Computing Device Access in Sampson County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop14,21966.5%
Smartphone17,28480.8%
Tablet10,97151.3%
No Computing Device2,72212.7%
Total21,395100.0%

Internet Access in Sampson County

Internet Access in Sampson County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet380.2%
Broadband Home11,99256.0%
Cellular Data Only3,24715.2%
Satellite Internet2,30710.8%
No Internet4,74822.2%
Total21,395100.0%

Sampson County Summary

Sampson County is located in the southeastern part of North Carolina, and is part of the Coastal Plain region. It is bordered by Duplin County to the north, Johnston County to the east, Wayne County to the south, and Cumberland County to the west. The county seat is Clinton, and the county is named for John Sampson, a Revolutionary War hero.

History

Sampson County was formed in 1784 from Duplin County. It was named for John Sampson, a Revolutionary War hero who was killed in the Battle of Stono Ferry in South Carolina. The county was originally part of the New Hanover Precinct, which was established in 1729. The county was divided into two townships in 1787, and the first court was held in 1789.
The county was largely agricultural in the 19th century, with cotton, corn, and tobacco being the main crops. The county was also home to several sawmills and gristmills. The Wilmington and Weldon Railroad was built through the county in 1840, and the county was connected to the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad in 1891.
The county was home to several Civil War battles, including the Battle of Averasboro in 1865. The county was also home to several Confederate camps, including Camp Mangum and Camp MacRae.

Geography

Sampson County is located in the southeastern part of North Carolina, and is part of the Coastal Plain region. It is bordered by Duplin County to the north, Johnston County to the east, Wayne County to the south, and Cumberland County to the west. The county has a total area of 545 square miles, of which 543 square miles is land and 2 square miles is water.
The county is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the northern part of the county. The Black River runs through the county, and there are several small lakes and ponds. The county is home to several state parks, including Raven Rock State Park and Cliffs of the Neuse State Park.

Economy

Sampson County has a diverse economy, with agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism being the main industries. The county is home to several large poultry farms, and is one of the top producers of poultry in the state. The county is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a furniture manufacturer and a plastics manufacturer.
Tourism is also an important part of the economy, with several state parks and historic sites in the county. The county is also home to several festivals and events, including the Sampson County Fair and the Clinton Tobacco Festival.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Sampson County had a population of 63,431. The population was 53.3% White, 39.7% African American, 0.5% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 3.2% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $35,945, and the median income for a family was $43,945. The per capita income for the county was $17,845. About 17.3% of the population was below the poverty line.

Common Questions

What is Per Capita Income in Sampson County?
Per Capita income in Sampson County is $25,969.
What is the Median Family Income in Sampson County?
Median Family Income in Sampson County is $63,607.
What is the Median Household income in Sampson County?
Median Household Income in Sampson County is $49,963.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Sampson County?
Income or Wage Gap in Sampson County is 20.5%.
Women in Sampson County earn 79.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Sampson County?
Family Income Deficit in Sampson County is $11,041.
Families that are below poverty line in Sampson County earn $11,041 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Sampson County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Sampson County is 0.46.
What is the Total Population of Sampson County?
Total Population of Sampson County is 59,317.
What is the Total Male Population of Sampson County?
Total Male Population of Sampson County is 29,674.
What is the Total Female Population of Sampson County?
Total Female Population of Sampson County is 29,643.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Sampson County?
There are 100.10 Males per 100 Females in Sampson County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Sampson County?
There are 99.90 Females per 100 Males in Sampson County.
What is the Median Population Age in Sampson County?
Median Population Age in Sampson County is 39.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Sampson County
Average Family Size in Sampson County is 3.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Sampson County
Average Household Size in Sampson County is 2.7 People.
How Large is the Labor Force in Sampson County?
There are 26,461 People in the Labor Forcein in Sampson County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Sampson County?
56.7% of People are in the Labor Force in Sampson County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Sampson County?
Unemployment Rate in Sampson County is 5.7%.