Simpson County, Kentucky
Located in Kentucky, Simpson County has a population of 19,972 residents and a median age of 38.8 years, making it the #1,880 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 15.5%. The median home value is $229,400, and the median household income is $59,858, which is 20% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Simpson County, 18.8% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 44.2% below the national average, ranking #2,220 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Simpson County is 73.0 years. 21.0% of adults report poor or fair health and 5.9% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
19.0% of adults in Simpson County smoke , 41.0% are obese , and 15.9% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 29.2 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The suicide rate is 23.2 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 16.0 per 100,000.
Suicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
18.0% of children in Simpson County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 28.0 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Teen Birth Rate Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Simpson County is 63.6%. The mean commute time is 23.1 min, which is 16.2% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Simpson County voted Republican with a margin of 43.9%. The vote was 27.4% Dem / 71.3% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 7.2 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
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.