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Illinois · 45 residents (2025 est.) · 0.525 sq mi
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Simpson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,250. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 14 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $84,000. With a median age of 48.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 57% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
40
−26%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
76 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 103 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.7
+41%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:45 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
184267911151990201020202024Simpson
202440
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,250
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,125 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,328
+128%since 2000
from $13,325 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
32.5%
+25.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.498
+202%since 2010
from 0.165 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information21.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade17.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,000
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
6.7% rent
Vacancy rate
34.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.3%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2011
from 100.0% in 2011
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+19%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
65
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(48)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.4%(12)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(37)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score17.3%(7)
Diversity Score
17
−19%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
−28%since 2000
from 38.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.3%
+34.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.9%
+24.1 ptssince 2011
from 47.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.1%
−59.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
Female
57.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
35.5%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2012
from 17.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.5%
−75.8 ptssince 2013
from 88.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2017
from 81.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Simpson, Illinois?

Simpson, Illinois has about 40 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Simpson, Illinois?

The typical household in Simpson, Illinois earns about $36,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Simpson, Illinois expensive?

In Simpson, Illinois, the median home is worth about $84,000.

How educated are people in Simpson, Illinois?

About 20.0% of adults age 25 and over in Simpson, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Simpson, Illinois?

About 32.5% of people in Simpson, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Simpson, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Simpson, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 29 residents, a change of about -42 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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