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Simpsonville

Kentucky · 2,990 residents · 2.353 sq mi
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Simpsonville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $84,250. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,709 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $195,400. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents. Households here earn about 61% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% 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
2,990
+133%since 2000
from 1,281 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,271 / sq mi
+133%since 2000
from 544 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.0
+11%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7071K2K3K3K1990201020202024Simpsonville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,250
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,164
+113%since 2000
from $17,443 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
59.0%
+29.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12%
US avg: 10%
Other services10.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$195,400
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $106,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$921
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $417 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
23.5% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−2%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.6%(2,380)
Black4.8%(143)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(279)
Asian1.2%(35)
Other7.4%(222)
Diversity Score47.3%(1,416)
Diversity Score
47
+52%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.8%
+19.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.6%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+55%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.2%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 91.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 75.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.0%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
6.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−84.0 ptssince 2013
from 87.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Simpsonville, Kentucky?

Simpsonville, Kentucky has about 2,990 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Simpsonville, Kentucky?

The typical household in Simpsonville, Kentucky earns about $84,250 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 $195,400, and the typical rent is about $921 a month.

How educated are people in Simpsonville, Kentucky?

About 38.8% 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 6.0% 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 2,069 residents, a change of about 225 percent over that period.

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