South River township

County:: Sampson County
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 49.774
State:: North Carolina

South River township is located in Sampson County, North Carolina. South River township has a 2025 population of 2,402. South River township is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The average household income in South River township is $60,779 with a poverty rate of 16.92%. The median age in South River township is 39 years: 30.9 years for males, and 39.9 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of South River township includes 37.93% Black or African American, 37.18% White, 16.11% other race, 4.25% Native American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Black or African American

White

Other race

Two or more races

Native American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
Black or African American	911	37.93%
White	893	37.18%
Other race	387	16.11%
Two or more races	109	4.54%
Native American	102	4.25%
Asian	0	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%

South River township Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

South River township's average per capita income is $39,882. Household income levels show a median of $48,546. The poverty rate stands at 16.92%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.

Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.

Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.

Name	Median	Mean
Married Families	$90,882	-
Families	$58,323	$71,505
Households	$48,546	$60,779
Non Families	$31,750	$37,444

$39,882

Average Income

$48,546

Median Household Income

16.92%

Poverty Rate