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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Simpson County

Mississippi · 27,639 residents · 589.165 sq mi
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Simpson County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,343. Population has grown 15% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $51,900. The poverty rate of 21.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

27,639
+15%since 1990
from 23,953 in 1990
1990 – 2025
47 / sq mi
+15%since 1990
from 41 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.0
+8%since 1990
from 32.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
24K25K26K27K28K1990201020202024Simpson County
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,343
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,053 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,344
+61%since 1990
from $8,284 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.6%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 22.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$51,900
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$376
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $246 in 1990
US average: $602
81.1%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 81.0% in 1990
18.9% rent
1.8
−11%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic67.5%(16,163)
Black32.3%(7,727)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(55)
Asian0.1%(27)
Diversity Score55.4%(13,269)
2000
White, non-Hispanic64%(17,686)
Black34.1%(9,432)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(318)
Asian0.1%(35)
Diversity Score58.4%(16,151)
58
+5%since 1990
from 55 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.9%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 8.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.8%
+10.8 ptssince 1990
from 58.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.3%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.9 min
−1%since 1990
from 25.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Simpson County, Mississippi?

Simpson County, Mississippi has about 27,639 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Simpson County, Mississippi earns about $28,343 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Simpson County, Mississippi expensive?

In Simpson County, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $51,900, and the typical rent is about $376 a month.

How educated are people in Simpson County, Mississippi?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in Simpson County, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Simpson County, Mississippi?

About 21.6% of people in Simpson County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Simpson County, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Simpson County, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,686 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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