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Simpson County

Mississippi · 25,949 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 $43,403. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $86,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% 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
25,949
−6%since 2000
from 27,639 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
44 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 47 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.4
+15%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
24K25K26K27K28K1990201020202024Simpson County
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,403
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,343 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,170
+81%since 2000
from $13,344 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,600
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$677
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $376 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
24.2% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+9%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64%(17,686)
Black34.1%(9,432)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(318)
Asian0.1%(35)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.4%(16,151)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.4%(15,928)
Black33.9%(8,803)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(386)
Asian0.3%(84)
Other0.7%(191)
Diversity Score60.8%(15,764)
Segregation Score15.5%(4,031)
Diversity Score
61
+4%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
16
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.3%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.8 min
+32%since 2000
from 24.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 56.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.6%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.1%
−66.6 ptssince 2013
from 79.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Compare Simpson County to nearby counties

SIMPSON COUNTY VS
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Income$38,548−11%
Home value$90,100+4%
Population10,941−57%
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SIMPSON COUNTY VS
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Income$79,357+83%
Home value$237,400+174%
Population162,181+536%
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SIMPSON COUNTY VS
Smith County
Income$60,916+40%
Home value$112,600+30%
Population13,991−45%
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SIMPSON COUNTY VS
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Income$43,531same
Home value$100,000+15%
Population11,819−54%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Simpson County, Mississippi?

Simpson County, Mississippi has about 25,949 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Simpson County, Mississippi earns about $43,403 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 $86,600, and the typical rent is about $677 a month.

How educated are people in Simpson County, Mississippi?

About 17.4% 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 19.2% 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 1,996 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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9 census tracts
Census Tract 9505Census Tract 9504.03Census Tract 9502Census Tract 9501.02Census Tract 9503.01Census Tract 9503.02Census Tract 9504.01Census Tract 9504.02Census Tract 9501.01
6 ZIP codes
ZIP 39114ZIP 39111ZIP 39044ZIP 39149ZIP 39082ZIP 39062
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