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Sampson County, NC: growth, migration and housing
Sampson County has 61,504 residents, up 4.1% since 2020 (+0.7% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 1,303 households moved in and 1,238 moved out (+65 net), bringing in a net $3.2M of income. Median household income is $52,432, the median home $150,700 and median rent $834 a month.
In North Carolina: 44th of 100 counties for 5-year population growth · 80th of 100 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 77th of 100 counties for median household income · 82nd of 100 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Sampson County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland County, NC | 206 | $9.0M |
| Harnett County, NC | 139 | $5.8M |
| Duplin County, NC | 101 | $3.5M |
| Johnston County, NC | 95 | $4.6M |
| Wake County, NC | 74 | $3.7M |
| Wayne County, NC | 51 | $2.3M |
| Bladen County, NC | 31 | $1.5M |
| New Hanover County, NC | 27 | $1.3M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Sampson County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland County, NC | 185 | $7.2M |
| Johnston County, NC | 108 | $3.7M |
| Harnett County, NC | 105 | $3.5M |
| Duplin County, NC | 99 | $3.8M |
| Wake County, NC | 88 | $5.4M |
| Wayne County, NC | 69 | $2.5M |
| Bladen County, NC | 40 | $1.8M |
| New Hanover County, NC | 32 | $1.7M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.