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Simpson

North Carolina · 416 residents · 0.369 sq mi
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Simpson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,063. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $138,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
416
−10%since 2000
from 464 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,127 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,257 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.0
−1%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1882633394144891990201020202024Simpson
2024432
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,063
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,188 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,298
+20%since 2000
from $18,541 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.412
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Information3.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$138,700
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
48.1%
−37.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
25.7% rent
Vacancy rate
31.8%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+96%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic59.6%(248)
Black37%(154)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.5%(260)
Diversity Score
62
−4%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+27%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
92.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 96.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% 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
2.6%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
26.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
48.8%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
54.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.1%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Simpson, North Carolina?

Simpson, North Carolina has about 416 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Simpson, North Carolina earns about $39,063 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 $138,700.

How educated are people in Simpson, North Carolina?

About 26.0% 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 19.0% of people in Simpson, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Simpson, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Simpson, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 5 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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