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Simpson

Illinois · 54 residents · 0.525 sq mi
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Simpson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,125. Population has fallen 22% since 1990, a loss of 15 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 1990, reaching $45,000. Households here earn about 50% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 128%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

54
−22%since 1990
from 69 in 1990
1990 – 2025
103 / sq mi
−22%since 1990
from 131 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.5
+10%since 1990
from 31.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
184267911151990201020202024Simpson
202440
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,125
−35%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,875 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,325
+52%since 1990
from $8,777 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.0%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 8.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$45,000
+128%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$375
US average: $602
90.5%
−9.5 ptssince 1990
from 100.0% in 1990
9.5% rent
1.9
+249%since 1990
from 0.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(69)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(48)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score21.4%(12)
21
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.4%
+7.0 ptssince 1990
from 4.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.7%
+16.8 ptssince 1990
from 68.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.7%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

38.3 min
+32%since 1990
from 29.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Simpson, Illinois?

Simpson, Illinois has about 54 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Simpson, Illinois?

The typical household in Simpson, Illinois earns about $23,125 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 $45,000, and the typical rent is about $375 a month.

How educated are people in Simpson, Illinois?

About 11.4% 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 7.0% 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 15 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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