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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Simpson County

Kentucky · 16,405 residents · 234.175 sq mi
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Simpson County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,432. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $81,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,405
+8%since 1990
from 15,145 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
70 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 65 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.9
+6%since 1990
from 33.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,432
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,793 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,150
+61%since 1990
from $10,635 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
11.6%
−3.9 ptssince 1990
from 15.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,100
+36%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$469
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $314 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
71.8%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 70.4% in 1990
28.2% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+7%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 8.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.6%
+14.8 ptssince 1990
from 58.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.5 min
−16%since 1990
from 17.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Simpson County to nearby counties

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Home value$164,900+103%
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Home value$258,000+218%
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SIMPSON COUNTY VS
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Income$90,301+148%
Home value$393,100+385%
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SIMPSON COUNTY VS
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Home value$192,300+137%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Simpson County, Kentucky?

Simpson County, Kentucky has about 16,405 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Simpson County, Kentucky earns about $36,432 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 $81,100, and the typical rent is about $469 a month.

How educated are people in Simpson County, Kentucky?

About 11.9% 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 11.6% of people in Simpson County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Simpson County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Simpson County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,260 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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5 census tracts
Census Tract 9702Census Tract 9704.01Census Tract 9703Census Tract 9701Census Tract 9704.02
1 ZIP code
ZIP 42134
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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