Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC

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2020 Population

122,264

0.0858% 1-year decline

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Budd

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

40.5

0.248% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

20%

4.95% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$43,192

2.9% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$94,100

4.91% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

48,908

1.43% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC had a population of 122k people with a median age of 40.5 and a median household income of $43,192. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC declined from 122,369 to 122,264, a −0.0858% decrease and its median household income grew from $41,975 to $43,192, a 2.9% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (51%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (24.1%), White (Hispanic) (13.7%), Other (Hispanic) (5.84%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.14%).

20.2% of the households in Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

91.4% of the residents in Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC are Sampson Community College (199625) (582 degrees awarded in 2021) and James Sprunt Community College (271 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC was $94,100, and the homeownership rate was 72%.

Most people in Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC was 2 cars per household.

Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC borders Johnston County PUMA, NC, Harnett County PUMA, NC, Wayne County PUMA, NC, Lenoir, Onslow (North) & Jones Counties PUMA, NC, Pender & New Hanover (North) Counties PUMA, NC, Columbus, Bladen & Robeson (East) Counties PUMA, NC, and Hope Mills & Spring Lake Towns PUMA, NC.

United States North Carolina

Population & Diversity

Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC is home to a population of 122k people, from which 91.4% are citizens. As of 2020, 10.9% of Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC residents were born outside of the country (13.4k people).

In 2020, there were 2.12 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (62.3k people) in Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 29.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 16.7k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC are Spanish (21,577 households), Haitian (504 households), and Arabic (251 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

62,427

Women

51%

59,865

Men

49%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 122,292 inhabitants, with 49% men, and 51% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

91.4%

2020 Citizenship

91%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 91.4% of Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC was 91%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
62.3k ± 18
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
29.5k ± 594
White (Hispanic)
16.7k ± 1.17k

21.2%

Hispanic Population

25.9k people

21.2% of the people in Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC are hispanic (25.9k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
6,687 ± 1,952 people
Honduras
3,716 ± 1,474 people
El Salvador
726 ± 660 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC was Mexico, the natal country of 6,687 Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC residents, followed by Honduras with 3,716 and El Salvador with 726.

Foreign-Born Population

10.9%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

13.4k people

11.1%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

13.5k people

As of 2020, 10.9% of Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC residents (13.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC was 11.1%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
21,577 households (18.8%)
Haitian
504 households (0.44%)
Arabic
251 households (0.219%)

20.2% of the households in Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC was Spanish. 18.8% of the households in Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,356 ± 328
Gulf War (1990s)
1,048 ± 256
Gulf War (2001-)
744 ± 177

Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.25 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC employs 48.9k people. The largest industries in Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC are Construction (4,205 people), Animal slaughtering & processing (4,048 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,369 people), and the highest paying industries are Banking & related activities ($76,445), Industrial & miscellaneous chemicals ($73,111), and Legal services ($72,118).

Males in Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC have an average income that is 1.17 times higher than the average income of females, which is $37,394. The income inequality in Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.39, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

23,295

Women

47.6%

25,613

Men

52.4%

The workforce of Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC in 2020 was 48,908 people, with 47.6% woman, and 52.4% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC.

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Occupations

48.9k

2020 Value

1.43%

1 Year growth

± 1.43%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 1.43%, from 48.2k employees to 48.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,792 people), Miscellaneous agricultural workers, including animal breeders (1,658 people), and Cashiers (1,527 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

48.9k

2020 Value

1.43%

1 Year growth

± 1.43%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 1.43%, from 48.2k employees to 48.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC, are Construction (4,205 people), Animal slaughtering & processing (4,048 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,369 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC, though some of these residents may live in Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$33,886

Median earning men ± $2,040

$24,448

Median earning women ± $1,125

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Information ($60,510), Public Administration ($46,954), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($42,205).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Information ($50,511), Public Administration ($40,250), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($34,924).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Carolina.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $53.7B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($49.7B) and Machinery ($44.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound North Carolina products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for North Carolina.

$462B

2020 Value in North Carolina

$926B

Projected 2050 Value in North Carolina

100% growth

In 2020, total outbound North Carolina trade was $462B. This is expected to increase 100% to $926B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound North Carolina trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Most Common Trade Partners

South Carolina
$32.8B
Virginia
$26.1B
Georgia
$18.1B

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was South Carolina with $32.8B, followed by Virginia with $26.1B and Georgia and $18.1B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that North Carolina shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.881%).

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC. Showing the available data for North Carolina.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.9%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.881%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.881%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in North Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from North Carolina

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Thom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Ted Budd

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in North Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for North Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC awarded 853 degrees. The student population of Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,788 male students and 3,964 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC are White (394 and 47.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (236 and 28.5%), Black or African American (154 and 18.6%), and Two or More Races (14 and 1.69%).

The largest universities in Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC by number of degrees awarded are Sampson Community College (199625) (582 and 68.2%) and James Sprunt Community College (271 and 31.8%).

The most popular majors in Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (239 and 28%), Early Childhood Education & Teaching (73 and 8.56%), and General Business Administration & Management (65 and 7.62%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 5,752 students enrolled in Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC, 31.1% men and 68.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,654 records, of which 65.9% were women and 34.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
239 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
56 degree-majors awarded
Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
29 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 239 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Sampson Community College (199625)
582 degrees awarded
James Sprunt Community College
271 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Sampson Community College (199625) with 582 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 288 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC, which is 0.51 times less than the 565 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 394 degrees mean that there were 1.67 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 236 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($2,774) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($93) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($2,044) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2020, 1.08% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.36% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (29.8k), Some college (23.2k), and Secondary Education (18.9k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC was $94,100 in 2020, which is 0.409 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $89,700 to $94,100, a 4.91% increase. The homeownership rate in Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC is 72%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC have an average commute time of 27.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC is $43,192. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC was Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $119,316, followed by Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $112,777 and $104,395.

Housing

Property

$94,100

Median Property Value 2020

±$4,309

$32,108

Median Property Taxes

±$1,400

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

72%

Homeownership

2020

64.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 72% of the housing units in Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 69.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC was Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $119,316, followed by Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $112,777 and $104,395.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$43,192

Median Household Income

± $1,455

44.6k

Number of Households

± 1,603

In 2020, the median household income of the 44.6k households in Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC grew to $43,192 from the previous year's value of $41,975.

The following chart displays the households in Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.39

2020 Wage GINI in Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC

0.407

2019 Wage GINI in Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC

In 2020, the income inequality in Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC was 0.39 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 4.01% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2018

Drove Alone (82.2%)
Carpooled (12.4%)
Worked At Home (2.7%)

In 2018, 82.2% of workers in Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.4%) and those who worked at home (2.7%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

27.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC have a longer commute time (27.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 4.1% of the workforce in Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

20% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC (24.2k out of 121k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

83.9% of the population of Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC has health coverage, with 33.9% on employee plans, 23.3% on Medicaid, 13.4% on Medicare, 11.7% on non-group plans, and 1.64% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in North Carolina was $7,264 in 2014. This is a 3.37% increase from the previous year ($7,027).

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see 1399 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.427% decrease from the previous year (1405 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1710 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 363 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

1,399 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in North Carolina

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see an average of 1,399 patients per year. This represents a 0.427% decrease from the previous year (1,405 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in North Carolina in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.4% under 18 years, 18.5% between 18 and 34 years, 38% between 35 and 64 years, and 18% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.2% were men and 52.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

16.1%

Uninsured

33.9%

Employer Coverage

23.3%

Medicaid

13.4%

Medicare

11.7%

Non-Group

1.64%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC declined by 1.57% from 16.4% to 16.1%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Sampson & Duplin Counties PUMA, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.