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Simpson

North Carolina · 390 residents · 0.369 sq mi
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Simpson has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,313. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 74 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $141,500. With a median age of 49.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
390
−16%since 2000
from 464 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,057 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 1,257 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.1
+25%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1882633394144891990201020202024Simpson
2024432
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,313
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,188 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,537
+43%since 2000
from $18,541 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.6%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$141,500
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$900
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $356 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
19.6% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+38%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.7%(233)
Black30%(117)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(19)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other3.9%(15)
Diversity Score67.2%(262)
Diversity Score
67
+3%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.1%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+28%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.0%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 96.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
21.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2011
from 15.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 65.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.9%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.4%
−75.4 ptssince 2013
from 85.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Simpson, North Carolina?

Simpson, North Carolina has about 390 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Simpson, North Carolina earns about $56,313 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 $141,500, and the typical rent is about $900 a month.

How educated are people in Simpson, North Carolina?

About 20.7% 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 21.2% of people in Simpson, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Simpson, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Simpson, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 31 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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