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Simpson

Illinois · 60 residents · 0.525 sq mi
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Simpson has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,281. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $19,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
60
+11%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
114 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 103 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.0
−1%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
184267911151990201020202024Simpson
202440
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,281
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,730
−12%since 2000
from $13,325 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.165
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$19,100
−66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
35.0%
−55.5 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
20.0% rent
Vacancy rate
43.5%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.4%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
0.4
−77%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(59)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−11.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
80.0%
+22.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
20.0%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
80.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
26.1%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
Female
73.9%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
Foreign born
13.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.9%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Simpson, Illinois?

Simpson, Illinois has about 60 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Simpson, Illinois?

The typical household in Simpson, Illinois earns about $43,281 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 $19,100.

How educated are people in Simpson, Illinois?

About 0.0% 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 8.7% 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 9 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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

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