Sampson is a town located in Oconto County in the state of Wisconsin, United States. It is classified as a civil town under Wisconsin state law and is governed by an elected town board. The community is situated in the northeastern part of the state, lying within the Central Time Zone.
Geographically, Sampson is part of the broader Oconto County region, which is characterized by a mix of forested areas, agricultural land, and small lakes. The town’s land area is primarily rural, with a low population density relative to urban centers in Wisconsin.
Demographic information for Sampson is collected by the United States Census Bureau, which conducts a decennial census and provides annual population estimates. Specific population figures for the most recent census are not included here to avoid presenting unverified data.
The name “Sampson” likely derives from a personal name, possibly referencing an early settler or landowner in the area, or alternatively drawing from the biblical figure Samson, a common source for place names in the United States.
Infrastructure within the town includes local roads that connect Sampson to neighboring towns and major highways in Oconto County. Public services are administered at the town level, with additional services such as education, law enforcement, and emergency response provided in cooperation with county agencies.
As a recognized municipal entity, Sampson appears in official state and federal geographic databases, including the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) maintained by the United States Geological Survey.
References
- Wisconsin Department of Administration, Municipal Data
- United States Census Bureau, Geographic and Demographic Data
- Geographic Names Information System (GNIS), U.S. Geological Survey
Note: Specific statistical data (e.g., population figures, land area measurements) are omitted due to lack of verified, up‑to‑date sources in this entry.
