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Simpson

Pennsylvania · 1,475 residents · 0.883 sq mi
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Simpson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $158,000. Households here earn about 32% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,475
+10%since 2023
from 1,343 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,670 / sq mi
+10%since 2023
from 1,521 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
42.3
Unchangedsince 2023
from 42.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K201020202024Simpson
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,875
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $46,979 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,782
+7%since 2023
from $28,645 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 30.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.2%
−8.5 ptssince 2023
from 17.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.397
−11%since 2023
from 0.446 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade15.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Information13.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,000
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $123,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,002
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $844 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 76.5% in 2023
25.9% rent
Vacancy rate
11.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 15.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 22.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 51.2% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+14%since 2023
from 2.6 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
62
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(1,290)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(33)
Diversity Score9.6%(128)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(1,370)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(47)
Asian1.6%(23)
Other2.4%(35)
Diversity Score16.9%(250)
Diversity Score
17
+77%since 2023
from 10 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 18.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 93.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
−10%since 2023
from 25.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 80.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 15.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.1% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 66.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 30.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 50.3% in 2023
Female
48.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 49.7% in 2023
Foreign born
2.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 20.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 92.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 97.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.6% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Simpson, Pennsylvania?

Simpson, Pennsylvania has about 1,475 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Simpson, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Simpson, Pennsylvania earns about $52,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Simpson, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Simpson, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $158,000, and the typical rent is about $1,002 a month.

How educated are people in Simpson, Pennsylvania?

About 18.2% of adults age 25 and over in Simpson, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Simpson, Pennsylvania?

About 9.2% of people in Simpson, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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