Sampson County, NC Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Sampson County was 59,120, a 0.07% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Sampson County's population was 59,080, an increase of 0.00% compared to a population of 59,078 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Sampson County, NC population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Sampson County decreased by 1,182. In this period, the peak population was 64,110 in the year 2009. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 60,302 - -
2001 60,776 474 0.79%
2002 61,141 365 0.6%
2003 61,688 547 0.89%
2004 62,039 351 0.57%
2005 62,475 436 0.7%
2006 62,956 481 0.77%
2007 63,451 495 0.79%
2008 63,770 319 0.5%
2009 64,110 340 0.53%
2010 63,536 -574 -0.9%
2011 63,515 -21 -0.03%
2012 63,710 195 0.31%
2013 63,903 193 0.3%
2014 63,806 -97 -0.15%
2015 63,562 -244 -0.38%
2016 63,200 -362 -0.57%
2017 63,188 -12 -0.02%
2018 63,277 89 0.14%
2019 63,372 95 0.15%
2020 59,078 -4,294 -6.78%
2021 59,080 2 -
2022 59,120 40 0.07%
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Sampson County, NC population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Sampson County's population increased by 3,234 (5.36%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Sampson County's population decreased by 4,458 (7.02%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Sampson County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Sampson County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 59,120. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Sampson County's population peaked in year 2009 at 64,110.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Sampson County's population was lowest in year 2020 at 59,078.

Sampson County, NC annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Sampson County grew year by year for 15 years and declined for 7 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Sampson County had an average annual population growth rate of -0.09% per year. Overall the population shrank 1.96% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Sampson County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Sampson County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was -0.09% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 42. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2002 to 2003, Sampson County's population grew the most with an increase of 547 (0.89%).

While from 2019 and 2020, Sampson County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 4,294 (-6.78%).

Things to know

Is Sampson County, NC population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Sampson County's population increased by 42 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 2 (0.00%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 40 (0.07%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Sampson County, NC changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Sampson County decreased by 4,783 (7.48%). The population was highest at 63,903 in the year 2013 and lowest at 59,078 in the year 2020. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.72%.

References

Datasets

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2023
Sampson County, NC Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Sampson County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Sampson County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Sampson County was 59,120, a 0.07% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Sampson County population was 59,080, an increase of 0.00% compared to a population of 59,078 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Sampson County decreased by 1,182. In this period, the peak population was 64,110 in the year 2009. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Sampson County population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Sampson County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Sampson County population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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