Sampson County, NC

Living in Sampson County

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Bikeability 6
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Walkability 12
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Commute 44
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Public Transit 8
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Affordability 94
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Public Safety 86
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Airports 18
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Hospitals 50
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Colleges 21
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Schools 55
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Residents

63k Population +553 (2010–19)
40  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
14% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
67% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black25%
Caucasian51%
Hispanic or Latino20%
Multiracial2%
Native American2%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school21%
High school graduate34%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household67%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$42k Median Household Income +$6.4k (2010–19)
81% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
29  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector72%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Military<1%
Sales and office18%
Service16%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$89k Median Home Value +$1.8k (2010–19)
15% Built 2000 or Later
$444 Median Monthly Rent +$91 (2010–19)
59% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached58%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home37%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199924%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier7%

Home Value

Less than $50K19%
$50K to $99K36%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity72%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas19%
Utility gas5%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Sampson County

United States45
North Carolina20

Property Crime in Sampson County

United States48
North Carolina30

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (43%)(55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton41%
Donald Trump57%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 42 4 1
Feb 45 3 0
Mar 52 4 0
Apr 60 3 0
May 68 4 0
Jun 76 5 0
Jul 80 6 0
Aug 78 6 0
Sep 72 5 0
Oct 62 3 0
Nov 53 3 0
Dec 44 3 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sampson County

Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding51
Tornado28
Coastal Flooding3
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Sampson County, NC

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Sampson County, NC

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Colleges

Colleges near Sampson County, NC

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Heritage Bible College
28 miles, NW
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Methodist University
30 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near Sampson County, NC

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Airports

Airports near Sampson County, NC

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