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Simpson

Louisiana · 585 residents · 8.122 sq mi
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Simpson is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $82,813. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $152,400. Households here earn about 63% more than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
585
Unchangedsince 2000
from 583 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
72 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 72 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.5
+5%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3464746037318591990201020202024Simpson
2024395
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,813
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,517
+69%since 2000
from $17,485 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.7%
+22.7 ptssince 2009
from 32.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.4%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing13.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$152,400
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
80.6%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.6% in 2000
19.4% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+2%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(533)
Black2.7%(16)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.5%(26)
Diversity Score23.3%(137)
Diversity Score
23
+307%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.4 min
+23%since 2000
from 28.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 88.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 64.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.8%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Female
46.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.6%
−90.7 ptssince 2013
from 93.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Simpson, Louisiana?

Simpson, Louisiana has about 585 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Simpson, Louisiana?

The typical household in Simpson, Louisiana earns about $82,813 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 $152,400.

How educated are people in Simpson, Louisiana?

About 12.8% 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 56 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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