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Salemburg, NC
Town in Sampson County, North Carolina.
Population
550
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
522
ZIP codes
0
Salemburg and its ZIP codes
Salemburg at a glance
- Salemburg is about 2.4 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $83,026 a year, 15% more than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $163,100 (44% below North Carolina) and median rent is $1,083 a month.
Local data for Salemburg, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Salemburg, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$83,026
Poverty rate
9.7%
Median home value
$163,100
Median rent
$1,083/mo
Homeownership
84.3%
Bachelor's or higher
19.5%
Median age
32.8
Average commute
27.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (60), Puerto Ricans (41), German Americans (40).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sampson County. PPP loans are for Salemburg.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.7 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
How people get to work
Salemburg, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.9%
- Carpooled5.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.9%
Average one-way commute: 27.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Salemburg, 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
90° / 32°F
51.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Salemburg, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.2%
U.S. 33.3% +4.9 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.7%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Salemburg
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RoseboroTown | 4.1 mi | 1.4 |
| BonnetsvilleCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 3.3 |
| AutryvilleTown | 7.7 mi | 0.5 |
| ClintonCity | 9.7 mi | 7.7 |
| StedmanTown | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| Vann CrossroadsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.6 |
| Spivey's CornerCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 7.8 |
| KeenerCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 11.2 |
| FalconTown | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| IngoldCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 5.2 |
| Plain ViewCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 16.7 |
| WadeTown | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| VanderCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.7 |
| GodwinTown | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| EastoverTown | 17 mi | 11.3 |
| GarlandTown | 17 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Salemburg, NC in?
- Salemburg is in Sampson County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Salemburg, NC?
- About 550 people live in Salemburg, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Salemburg?
- Nearby places include Roseboro (4.1 mi), Bonnetsville (6.6 mi), Autryville (7.7 mi), Clinton (9.7 mi), Stedman (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023