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Simpson

Illinois · 69 residents · 0.525 sq mi
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Simpson has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $26,875. Population has grown 28% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $15,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 31.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
69
+28%vs 2000
vs 54 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
131 / sq mi
+28%vs 2000
vs 103 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
31.3
−9%vs 2000
vs 34.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
184267911151990201020202024Simpson
202440
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,875
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $23,125 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$8,777
−34%vs 2000
vs $13,325 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
8.7%
+1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$15,000
−56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $45,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+9.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 90.5% in 2000
0.0% rent
Afford Score
0.6
−71%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(69)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%vs 2000
vs 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.4%
−7.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
68.9%
−16.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
4.4%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
−24%vs 2000
vs 38.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Simpson, Illinois?

Simpson, Illinois has about 69 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Simpson, Illinois?

The typical household in Simpson, Illinois earns about $26,875 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 $15,000.

How educated are people in Simpson, Illinois?

About 4.4% 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 8.7% of people in Simpson, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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