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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Simpson County

Kentucky · 15,145 residents · 234.175 sq mi
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Simpson County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,793. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $45,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

15,145
−8%vs 2000
vs 16,405 in 2000
1990 – 2025
65 / sq mi
−8%vs 2000
vs 70 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.9
−6%vs 2000
vs 35.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$21,793
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $36,432 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,635
−38%vs 2000
vs $17,150 in 2000
US average: $14,340
15.5%
+3.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$45,300
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $81,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$314
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $469 in 2000
US average: $450
70.4%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.8% in 2000
29.6% rent
2.1
−7%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(14,314)
Black10.2%(1,670)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(150)
Asian0.5%(89)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.3%(4,322)
1990
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(13,380)
Black11%(1,671)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(67)
Asian0.3%(39)
Other0.4%(55)
Diversity Score26.8%(4,056)
27
+2%vs 2000
vs 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.8%
−3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
58.9%
−14.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.0%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.3 min
+19%vs 2000
vs 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Simpson County, Kentucky?

Simpson County, Kentucky has about 15,145 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Simpson County, Kentucky?

The typical household in Simpson County, Kentucky earns about $21,793 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Simpson County, Kentucky expensive?

In Simpson County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $45,300, and the typical rent is about $314 a month.

How educated are people in Simpson County, Kentucky?

About 8.8% of adults age 25 and over in Simpson County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Simpson County, Kentucky?

About 15.5% of people in Simpson County, Kentucky 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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