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Delway, NC
Census-designated place in Sampson County, North Carolina.
Population
167
Land area
9.6sq mi
People per sq mi
17
ZIP codes
0
Delway and its ZIP codes
Delway at a glance
- Delway is 92% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
Local data for Delway, NC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sampson County. PPP loans are for Delway.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,180
17,386 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,934
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$394M
FY 2026, $6,676 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Delway, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
523
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
141
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 32°F
55.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Delway, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.0%
U.S. 33.3% +11.7 pts
Diabetes
16.5%
U.S. 12.1% +4.4 pts
Smoking
19.8%
U.S. 12.8% +7.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.6%
U.S. 11.1% +3.5 pts
Cities near Delway
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HarrellsTown | 5.7 mi | 3.1 |
| IngoldCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 5.2 |
| GarlandTown | 10 mi | 1.1 |
| Rose HillTown | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| MagnoliaTown | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| TeacheyTown | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| TurkeyTown | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| WallaceTown | 14 mi | 3.2 |
| ClintonCity | 15 mi | 7.7 |
| WarsawTown | 15 mi | 3.2 |
| IvanhoeCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 5 |
| BonnetsvilleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.3 |
| GreeneversTown | 17 mi | 1.6 |
| KenansvilleTown | 18 mi | 2.1 |
| BowdensCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.4 |
| WathaTown | 18 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Delway, NC in?
- Delway is in Sampson County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Delway, NC?
- About 167 people live in Delway, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Delway?
- Nearby places include Harrells (5.7 mi), Ingold (7.9 mi), Garland (10 mi), Rose Hill (11 mi), Magnolia (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023