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Simpson

Pennsylvania · 1,336 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 $40,227. Population has grown 20% since 2019. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $94,100. The poverty rate of 23.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,336
+20%since 2019
from 1,114 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,513 / sq mi
+20%since 2019
from 1,262 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
39.1
−8%since 2019
from 42.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K201020202024Simpson
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,227
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $45,481 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,116
−7%since 2019
from $26,002 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2019
from 32.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2019
from 20.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing6.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,100
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $86,700 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$698
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $752 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 66.1% in 2019
36.7% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+23%since 2019
from 1.9 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(1,039)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(59)
Asian0.7%(8)
Other0.7%(8)
Diversity Score15.9%(177)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(1,190)
Black0.5%(7)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(68)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other0.5%(7)
Diversity Score16.1%(215)
Diversity Score
16
+1%since 2019
from 16 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 16.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 91.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 7.9% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
−21%since 2019
from 23.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.4%
+8.7 ptssince 2019
from 77.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 4.5% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 6.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2019
from 56.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.6%
−8.9 ptssince 2019
from 35.5% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2019
from 44.3% in 2019
Female
51.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2019
from 55.7% in 2019
Foreign born
0.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2019
from 2.8% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 5.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Simpson, Pennsylvania?

Simpson, Pennsylvania has about 1,336 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Simpson, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Simpson, Pennsylvania earns about $40,227 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 $94,100, and the typical rent is about $698 a month.

How educated are people in Simpson, Pennsylvania?

About 14.4% 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 23.3% of people in Simpson, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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

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