Sampson County, North Carolina
Sampson County, North Carolina | |
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Sampson County Courthouse in Clinton | |
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Location within the U.S. state of North Carolina | |
| Coordinates: 34°59′N 78°22′W / 34.99°N 78.37°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| Founded | 1784 |
| Named after | John Sampson |
| Seat | Clinton |
| Largest community | Clinton |
| Area | |
• Total | 947.83 sq mi (2,454.9 km2) |
| • Land | 945.93 sq mi (2,449.9 km2) |
| • Water | 1.90 sq mi (4.9 km2) 0.20% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 59,036 |
• Estimate (2024) | 60,404 |
| • Density | 62.41/sq mi (24.10/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional districts | 3rd, 7th |
| Website | www |
Sampson County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The population was 59,036 at the 2020 census. Its county seat is Clinton.