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Simpson

Kansas · 82 residents · 0.257 sq mi
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Simpson has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,203. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 32 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $21,800. At a median age of 32.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
82
−28%since 2000
from 114 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
319 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 444 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.5
−14%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
35681001321651990201020202024Simpson
2024154
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,203
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,938 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,211
+96%since 2000
from $12,868 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.9%
−10.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade29.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information18.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance12.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$21,800
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
87.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 91.3% in 2000
12.5% rent
Afford Score
0.4
−37%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(77)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(1)
Diversity Score12.1%(10)
Diversity Score
12
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.0 min
−16%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+28.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.0%
+14.8 ptssince 2011
from 55.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.8%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.6%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
Female
43.4%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.5%
−65.9 ptssince 2013
from 80.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Simpson, Kansas?

Simpson, Kansas has about 82 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Simpson, Kansas?

The typical household in Simpson, Kansas earns about $53,203 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 $21,800.

How educated are people in Simpson, Kansas?

About 0.0% 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 7.9% 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 11 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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