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Simpson

Pennsylvania · 1,275 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 $34,188. Population has fallen 19% since 2011, a loss of 291 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $86,200. Households here earn about 32% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,275
−19%vs 2011
vs 1,566 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,444 / sq mi
−19%vs 2011
vs 1,773 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
40.3
+14%vs 2011
vs 35.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K201020202024Simpson
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,188
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $36,550 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,889
−3%vs 2011
vs $17,425 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.3%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.7% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.6%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 13.6% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.386 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,200
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $91,600 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$590
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $740 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.8%
−29.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 60.0% in 2011
39.9% rent
Vacancy rate
15.1%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.1%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.4% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.4%
+2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.5% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+1%vs 2011
vs 2.5 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(1,406)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(91)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.4%(69)
Diversity Score23.6%(369)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(1,192)
Black0.6%(8)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(43)
Asian0.5%(6)
Other4.5%(58)
Diversity Score20.6%(263)
Diversity Score
21
−12%vs 2011
vs 24 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
−2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.4%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 84.3% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.6% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
+6%vs 2011
vs 16.9 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.5%
+7.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 79.9% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
−5.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.7% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.7%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.7% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.8%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.7% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.4%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.9% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.5%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.4% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.3%
−3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.9% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.9% in 2011
Female
49.0%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.1% in 2011
Foreign born
2.0%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.1% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.3%
+2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.8% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Simpson, Pennsylvania?

Simpson, Pennsylvania has about 1,275 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Simpson, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Simpson, Pennsylvania earns about $34,188 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 $86,200, and the typical rent is about $590 a month.

How educated are people in Simpson, Pennsylvania?

About 10.7% 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 13.6% of people in Simpson, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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