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Simpsonville

Kentucky · 2,484 residents · 2.353 sq mi
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Simpsonville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $54,167. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 94% since 2000. Median home value is $153,900. Households here earn about 30% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,484
+94%since 2000
from 1,281 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,056 / sq mi
+94%since 2000
from 544 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.3
+3%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7071K2K3K3K1990201020202024Simpsonville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,167
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,833
+37%since 2000
from $17,443 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.3%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,900
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $106,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$761
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $417 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
65.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
25.0% rent
Vacancy rate
4.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+20%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85%(1,089)
Black5.6%(72)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(96)
Asian0.5%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.1%(398)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.8%(2,033)
Black5.2%(130)
Hispanic / Latino9%(223)
Asian1.8%(44)
Other2.4%(58)
Diversity Score40.1%(996)
Diversity Score
40
+29%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.3%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+64%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 91.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% 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
4.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.3%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.7%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
56.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
7.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.8%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Simpsonville, Kentucky?

Simpsonville, Kentucky has about 2,484 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Simpsonville, Kentucky?

The typical household in Simpsonville, Kentucky earns about $54,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Simpsonville, Kentucky expensive?

In Simpsonville, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $153,900, and the typical rent is about $761 a month.

How educated are people in Simpsonville, Kentucky?

About 33.3% of adults age 25 and over in Simpsonville, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Simpsonville, Kentucky?

About 17.3% of people in Simpsonville, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Simpsonville, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Simpsonville, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,563 residents, a change of about 170 percent over that period.

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