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Simpson

North Carolina · 464 residents · 0.369 sq mi
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Simpson has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $37,188. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $67,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

464
+10%since 1990
from 421 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,257 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 1,141 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.4
−5%since 1990
from 41.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1882633394144891990201020202024Simpson
2024432
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,188
+80%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,658 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,541
+123%since 1990
from $8,316 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.2%
−24.5 ptssince 1990
from 37.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$67,500
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$356
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $289 in 1990
US average: $602
85.7%
+7.4 ptssince 1990
from 78.3% in 1990
14.3% rent
1.8
−36%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic32.3%(136)
Black67.7%(285)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score54.7%(230)
2000
White, non-Hispanic53.2%(247)
Black42.5%(197)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score65.2%(302)
65
+19%since 1990
from 55 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.6%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 13.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.4%
+32.4 ptssince 1990
from 44.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.0%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.2 min
−9%since 1990
from 17.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Simpson, North Carolina?

Simpson, North Carolina has about 464 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Simpson, North Carolina earns about $37,188 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 $67,500, and the typical rent is about $356 a month.

How educated are people in Simpson, North Carolina?

About 17.6% 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 13.2% 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 43 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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