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Simsboro

Louisiana · 805 residents (2025 est.) · 3.482 sq mi
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Simsboro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,658. Population has grown 24% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $84,300. The poverty rate of 29.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
851
+24%since 2000
from 684 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
244 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 196 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.3
+24%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:805 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5687519341K1K1990201020202024Simsboro
2024851
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,658
−45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,324 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,544
+49%since 2000
from $14,465 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.5%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.447
+14%since 2010
from 0.393 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade17.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Information16.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,300
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$934
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $463 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.6%
−15.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
45.4% rent
Vacancy rate
10.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.6%
+20.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+63%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
5
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.9%(526)
Black21.5%(147)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.9%(300)
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.7%(534)
Black17.9%(152)
Hispanic / Latino11%(94)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.3%(71)
Diversity Score69.4%(591)
Diversity Score
69
+58%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.8 min
+103%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.1%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 1.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.7%
−17.5 ptssince 2011
from 66.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.3%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
17.7%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2012
from 13.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.2%
−69.8 ptssince 2013
from 77.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
66.2%
−13.1 ptssince 2017
from 79.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.7%
−9.1 ptssince 2016
from 97.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.3%
+10.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Simsboro, Louisiana?

Simsboro, Louisiana has about 851 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Simsboro, Louisiana?

The typical household in Simsboro, Louisiana earns about $31,658 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Simsboro, Louisiana expensive?

In Simsboro, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $84,300, and the typical rent is about $934 a month.

How educated are people in Simsboro, Louisiana?

About 10.6% of adults age 25 and over in Simsboro, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Simsboro, Louisiana?

About 29.5% of people in Simsboro, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Simsboro, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Simsboro, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 222 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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