U.S. County · Profile

Simpson County

25.7KTotal Population
44Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-6.94%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Simpson County has a population of 25,715 as of 2023. It is located in Mississippi.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Simpson County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):2.0%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White61.4%15,789
Black or African American35.1%9,026
Hispanic or Latino2.0%514
Two or More Races1.9%489
Asian0.6%154
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.4%103
Some Other Race0.4%103
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%51

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Simpson County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$50,867
31.8% below national average
Per Capita Income
$27,920
27.2% below national average
Poverty Rate
17.1%
48.7% above national average
Median Age
40.4 years

Income & Poverty

$50,867Median Household Income
$27,920Per Capita Income
17.1%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$50,867$73,080
Families$61,821$86,551
Married-couple Families$61,821$69,240
Nonfamily Households$24,515$26,476

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Simpson County, Mississippi.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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