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North Carolina · 409 residents (2025 est.) · 0.369 sq mi
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Simpson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,464. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $177,800. With a median age of 50.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 45% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
432
−7%since 2000
from 464 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,171 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,257 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.1
+27%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:409 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1882633394144891990201020202024Simpson
2024432
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,464
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,188 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,876
+61%since 2000
from $18,541 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.4%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.550
+33%since 2010
from 0.412 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$177,800
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$767
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $356 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
11.3% rent
Vacancy rate
9.3%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.4%
−63.6 ptssince 2010
from 100.0% in 2010
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
+148%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
13
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53.2%(247)
Black42.5%(197)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.2%(302)
2024
White, non-Hispanic45.8%(198)
Black45.8%(198)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.4%(32)
Diversity Score71.8%(310)
Diversity Score
72
+10%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.1%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+54%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.2%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 96.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% 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
5.1%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 15.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.4%
−15.9 ptssince 2011
from 65.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
26.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.4%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
54.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.8%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2012
from 13.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.6%
−75.2 ptssince 2013
from 85.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.2%
+23.8 ptssince 2017
from 64.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 98.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Simpson, North Carolina?

Simpson, North Carolina has about 432 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Simpson, North Carolina?

The typical household in Simpson, North Carolina earns about $39,464 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Simpson, North Carolina expensive?

In Simpson, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $177,800, and the typical rent is about $767 a month.

How educated are people in Simpson, North Carolina?

About 22.3% of adults age 25 and over in Simpson, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Simpson, North Carolina?

About 27.4% of people in Simpson, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Simpson, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Simpson, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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