County record · fips 37163 · North Carolina
SampsonNC
Republican ×8 since 1996all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the North Carolina and national vote
2024 result
R+30.0
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
17–23
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
24/40
60% of its elections
Closest election
1948
D+0.3
this countyNorth Carolinanational (official)dot colour = two-party winner · hollow = tie or unknown total · click a dot to open that election
The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1916 | -120.7 pts | Republicans |
| 1912 | +117.3 pts | Democrats |
| 1900 | -60.2 pts | Republicans |
| 1932 | +50.6 pts | Democrats |
| 1976 | +44.9 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
59,470
College (BA+)
16%
Median income
$52,432
2024 dollars
Non-white
51%
Rural
84%
Age 65+
18%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Bladen, NC · Cumberland, NC · Duplin, NC · Harnett, NC · Johnston, NC · Pender, NC · Wayne, NC