Simpson County, Kentucky
KY · FIPS 21213 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 19,972 | — | #1,880 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $59,858 | -20.3% | #2,095 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.8 years | -0.3% | #2,424 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $229,400 | -18.6% | #1,088 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,012 | -13.0% | #957 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.5% | +23.4% | #2,049 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Simpson County has a population of 19,972, making it the #1,880 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.8 years, which is 0.3% below the national median.
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The median household income in Simpson County is $59,858, ranking #2,095 out of 3,222 counties — 20.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.5% and unemployment stands at 3.6%.
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The median home value in Simpson County is $229,400 (-18.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,012/mo and the homeownership rate is 66.7%.
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91.7% of residents in Simpson County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.0% above the national rate.
About Simpson County, Kentucky
Simpson County, Kentucky has a total population of 19,972, making it the 1,880th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Simpson County is 38.8 years, which is 0.3% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Simpson County is $59,858, which ranks #2,095 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 20.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6%.
The median home value in Simpson County is $229,400, 18.6% below the national median. Renters in Simpson County pay a median gross rent of $1,012 per month. The homeownership rate is 66.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Simpson County, 18.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 44.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.1 min.
Simpson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 83.9% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (6.9%) and Two or More Races (5.3%).
All data for Simpson County, Kentucky comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.