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Simpson

Louisiana · 638 residents · 8.122 sq mi
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Simpson has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,827. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $85,300. The poverty rate of 32.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% 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
638
+9%since 2000
from 583 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
79 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 72 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.6
+2%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3464746037318591990201020202024Simpson
2024395
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,827
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,553
Unchangedsince 2000
from $17,485 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
32.6%
+24.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.307
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information20.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing5.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services5%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,300
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$593
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.6%
−46.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.6% in 2000
16.4% rent
Vacancy rate
17.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
9.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
−8%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(543)
Black0.7%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.7%(33)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(597)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(14)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other1.8%(12)
Diversity Score11%(70)
Diversity Score
11
+93%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
+4%since 2000
from 28.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 88.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% 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
4.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.2%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Female
46.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.0%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Simpson, Louisiana?

Simpson, Louisiana has about 638 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Simpson, Louisiana?

The typical household in Simpson, Louisiana earns about $51,827 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 $85,300, and the typical rent is about $593 a month.

How educated are people in Simpson, Louisiana?

About 8.7% 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 32.6% 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 109 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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