Sampson County Map, North Carolina, USA

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Map of Sampson County - Sampson County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Sampson County Map showing cities, highways, important places and water bodies. Get Where is Sampson County located in the map, major cities in Sampson county, population, areas, and places of interest.

Map of Sampson County, North Carolina

About Sampson County, North Carolina

Sampson County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It's county seat is Clinton. As per 2020 census, the population of Sampson County is 58990 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 947 sq mi (2,453 km2). Sampson County was established on 1784.

Facts about Sampson County, North Carolina

CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
RegionCoastal Plain / Eastern North Carolina
County SeatClinton
Named AfterColonel John Sampson (North Carolina House of Commons)
Established1784 (from part of Duplin County)
Coordinates~34.88° N, 78.36° W
Total Area~947.9 sq mi
Land Area~945.9 sq mi
Water Area~2.0 sq mi
Population (2020)~59,036
Estimated Population (2025)~61,066
Population Rank (NC)~47th largest county
Largest CityClinton
Main Towns & CommunitiesClinton, Autryville, Garland, Harrells, Newton Grove, Roseboro, Salemburg, Turkey
Main IndustriesAgriculture, Manufacturing, Services, Retail
Major Geographic FeaturesBlack River, South River, Coastal Plain terrain
Time ZoneEastern Time (UTC−05:00 / −04:00 DST)
Known ForAgricultural heritage, second‑largest county by area in NC, rich rural communities
Websitehttps://www.sampsoncountync.gov

Top Attractions in Sampson County, North Carolina

  • Downtown Clinton – Shops, dining, and historic sites.
  • Sampson County History Museum – Local history exhibits.
  • Raeford Downtown Historic District – Heritage buildings and shopping.
  • Black River Greenway – Walking and biking trails.
  • Sampson County Courthouse – Historic landmark.
  • Sycamore Creek Park – Recreation and picnic areas.
  • Riverbend Recreation Area – Outdoor activities and trails.
  • Campbell University Arboretum – Gardens and walking paths.
  • Sampson County Fairgrounds – Events and festivals.
  • Lake Sampson Access Points – Fishing and boating.

Cities & Towns in Sampson County, North Carolina

Clinton, Roseboro, Newton Grove, Harrells, Garland, Salemburg, Kenansville, Magnolia, Bailey, Faison