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Simpson

Kansas · 86 residents · 0.257 sq mi
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Simpson has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $39,583. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 28 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $27,900. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
86
−25%since 2000
from 114 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
335 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 444 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.5
+20%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
35681001321651990201020202024Simpson
2024154
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,583
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,938 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,915
+24%since 2000
from $12,868 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.8%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.274
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction12%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade12%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing10%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance10%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$27,900
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
30.6%
−60.7 ptssince 2000
from 91.3% in 2000
5.6% rent
Vacancy rate
35.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
5.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.7
+8%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(114)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(85)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.9%(3)
Diversity Score9.2%(8)
Diversity Score
9
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+42%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.0%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
14.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
10.0%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
Female
55.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.0%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Simpson, Kansas?

Simpson, Kansas has about 86 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Simpson, Kansas?

The typical household in Simpson, Kansas earns about $39,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Simpson, Kansas expensive?

In Simpson, Kansas, the median home is worth about $27,900.

How educated are people in Simpson, Kansas?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Simpson, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Simpson, Kansas?

About 10.8% of people in Simpson, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Simpson, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Simpson, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 7 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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