Sampson County, North Carolina Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Sampson County, North Carolina
Sampson County, North Carolina Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
59,470
Median Age
39.7
Male Median
38.4
Female Median
41.2
Sampson County, North Carolina Population Growth

Sampson County, North Carolina Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -5.4%%.
-5.4%% Growth
Sampson County, North Carolina Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Sampson County, North Carolina Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 39.7 | 59,470 |
| 2023 | 39.7 | 59,245 |
| 2022 | 39.6 | 59,317 |
| 2021 | 40.2 | 59,468 |
| 2020 | 40.3 | 63,284 |
| 2019 | 40.3 | 63,385 |
| 2018 | 40.3 | 63,561 |
| 2017 | 40.2 | 63,664 |
| 2016 | 39.5 | 63,713 |
| 2015 | 39.2 | 63,873 |
| 2014 | 38.9 | 63,842 |
| 2013 | 38.5 | 63,687 |
| 2012 | 38.2 | 63,408 |
| 2011 | 38.3 | 63,161 |
| 2010 | 37.7 | 62,832 |
Sampson County, North Carolina Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 6.5% |
| 5–17 | 18.0% |
| 18–24 | 8.5% |
| 25–34 | 11.3% |
| 35–54 | 24.7% |
| 55–64 | 12.8% |
| 65+ | 18.1% |
Dependency Ratios for Sampson County, North Carolina
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 74.4
- Youth Dependency:
- 42.8
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 31.7
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Sampson County, North Carolina
The median age in Sampson County, North Carolina is 39.7 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Sampson County, North Carolina is 59,470.
In Sampson County, North Carolina, seniors (ages 65+) make up 18.1% of the population, while children under 18 represent 18.0%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Sampson County, North Carolina is aging.