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Simpson

Louisiana · 583 residents · 8.122 sq mi
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Simpson has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,250. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $65,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

583
+10%since 1990
from 529 in 1990
1990 – 2025
72 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 65 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.7
+36%since 1990
from 27.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3464746037318591990201020202024Simpson
2024395
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,250
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,441 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,485
+98%since 1990
from $8,849 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.4%
−4.4 ptssince 1990
from 12.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$65,200
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $49,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$400
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $297 in 1990
US average: $602
87.6%
+7.1 ptssince 1990
from 80.5% in 1990
12.4% rent
1.8
−8%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(516)
Black1.5%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score12%(63)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(543)
Black0.7%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score5.7%(33)
6
−52%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.6%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 14.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.8%
+5.9 ptssince 1990
from 74.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.4%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 6.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.8 min
−7%since 1990
from 31.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Simpson, Louisiana?

Simpson, Louisiana has about 583 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Simpson, Louisiana?

The typical household in Simpson, Louisiana earns about $36,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Simpson, Louisiana expensive?

In Simpson, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $65,200, and the typical rent is about $400 a month.

How educated are people in Simpson, Louisiana?

About 14.6% of adults age 25 and over in Simpson, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Simpson, Louisiana?

About 8.4% of people in Simpson, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Simpson, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Simpson, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 54 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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