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Simsboro

Louisiana · 841 residents · 3.482 sq mi
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Simsboro has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,875. Population has grown 23% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $80,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% 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
841
+23%since 2000
from 684 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
242 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 196 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.8
+5%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5687519341K1K1990201020202024Simsboro
2024851
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,875
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,324 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,064
+39%since 2000
from $14,465 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,900
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$553
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $463 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.1%
−31.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
28.3% rent
Vacancy rate
11.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.6%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+18%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic69%(580)
Black24.5%(206)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(35)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.4%(3)
Diversity Score55.2%(465)
Diversity Score
55
+26%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+31%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.4%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% 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
0.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.0%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.5%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Simsboro, Louisiana?

Simsboro, Louisiana has about 841 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Simsboro, Louisiana?

The typical household in Simsboro, Louisiana earns about $41,875 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 $80,900, and the typical rent is about $553 a month.

How educated are people in Simsboro, Louisiana?

About 17.3% 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 13.9% 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 212 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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