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Simpson

Illinois · 44 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 $49,375. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 10 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $81,700. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 28% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
44
−19%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
84 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 103 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.5
+17%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
184267911151990201020202024Simpson
202440
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,375
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,136
+44%since 2000
from $13,325 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.6%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,700
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
6.3% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−15%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(42)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.7%(2)
Diversity Score
6
−73%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
−27%since 2000
from 38.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.9%
+34.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
77.6%
+29.8 ptssince 2011
from 47.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.9%
−66.8 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.7%
−66.6 ptssince 2013
from 88.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Simpson, Illinois?

Simpson, Illinois has about 44 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Simpson, Illinois?

The typical household in Simpson, Illinois earns about $49,375 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 $81,700.

How educated are people in Simpson, Illinois?

About 16.3% 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 0.0% 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 25 residents, a change of about -36 percent over that period.

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