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Simsboro

Louisiana · 803 residents · 3.482 sq mi
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Simsboro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,639. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $71,000. Households here earn about 26% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
803
+17%since 2000
from 684 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
231 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 196 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.2
+9%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5687519341K1K1990201020202024Simsboro
2024851
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,639
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,324 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,123
+53%since 2000
from $14,465 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade33.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade16.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services0.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,000
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$758
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $463 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.7%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
37.3% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+15%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.4%(445)
Black33.5%(269)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(54)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.7%(54)
Diversity Score73.9%(593)
Diversity Score
74
+68%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.3 min
+1%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.2%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2011
from 1.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 66.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.5%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.6%
−70.4 ptssince 2013
from 77.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Simsboro, Louisiana?

Simsboro, Louisiana has about 803 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Simsboro, Louisiana?

The typical household in Simsboro, Louisiana earns about $37,639 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 $71,000, and the typical rent is about $758 a month.

How educated are people in Simsboro, Louisiana?

About 11.1% 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 15.1% 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 174 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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