The Town FilesSampson County, North Carolina
59,470 people. The median home is worth $150,700 (typical North Carolina town: $228,900) and the median household earns $52,432.
Towns in Sampson County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton | 8,383 | $212,000 | $44,953 | 39.9 |
People and housing
| Sampson County | Typical North Carolina town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $150,700 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $834 | $969 |
| Median household income | $52,432 | $60,458 |
| Median age | 39.7 | 41.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.2% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.8% | 14.3% |
Jobs and pay
17,090 jobs in 2024, average pay $49,873 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 523 storm events in Sampson County from 1996 to 2026, with 5 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Sampson County has been included in 25 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3637: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3617: Hurricane Helene |
| August 6, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3608: Tropical Storm Debby |
| October 1, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3586: Hurricane Ian |
| March 3, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4588: Tropical Storm Eta |
| August 2, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3534: Hurricane Isaias |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).