Sampson County, county in North Carolina, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 63,382 inhabitants. The county was created 240 years ago in 1784. Its county seat is Clinton.
There are 10 city/town in Sampson County, NC. The largest city of Sampson County is Plain View with a population of 1,961. Other cities include, Roseboro population 1,183, Garland population 613, Keener population 567, Newton Grove population 563
Plain View, Census-designated place in Sampson County, North Carolina
Sampson County sits in the coastal plains region of North Carolina, about 45 minutes southwest of Raleigh. Here are some of the notable cities and towns found within Sampson County:
Clinton
Clinton is the largest city and county seat of Sampson County, with just under 9,000 residents. Located at the intersection of Routes 4 and 24, Clinton is home to Sampson Community College and attractions like the NC Baseball Museum.
Newton Grove is a small town located along Route 53 with around 600 residents. Newton Grove hosts charming events like the annual Mule Days Festival & Celebration.
Roseboro is a town in the southern part of the county containing just over 1,500 residents. Roseboro offers outdoor recreation at Butler Lake and hosts cultural events.
Salemburg is a very small rural town with around 250 residents. Historic attractions include the Salemburg Baptist Church and cemetery.
Turkey is an even smaller unincorporated community along Route 24 with around 100 residents. The name Turkey originated from conflict between turkeys and early settlers.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sampson County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Autryville | Human settlement in Sampson County, North Carolina, United States of America | 191 |
Garland | Place in North Carolina | 613 |
Harrells | Human settlement in North Carolina, United States of America | 191 |
Keener | Township in Sampson County, North Carolina | 567 |
Newton Grove | Township in Sampson County, North Carolina | 563 |
Plain View | Census-designated place in Sampson County, North Carolina | 1,961 |
Roseboro | City in Sampson County, North Carolina, United States of America | 1,183 |
Salemburg | Human settlement in Sampson County, North Carolina, United States of America | 413 |
Spiveys Corner | Township in Sampson County, North Carolina | 506 |
Turkey | Town in North Carolina, United States | 292 |