Simpson County, Mississippi
MS · FIPS 28127 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 25,691 | — | #1,629 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $56,381 | -25.0% | #2,386 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.6 years | +4.4% | #1,925 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $122,200 | -56.7% | #2,625 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $852 | -26.7% | #1,728 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.0% | +59.0% | #2,675 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Simpson County has a population of 25,691, making it the #1,629 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.6 years, which is 4.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Simpson County is $56,381, ranking #2,386 out of 3,222 counties — 25.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 20.0% and unemployment stands at 4.3%.
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The median home value in Simpson County is $122,200 (-56.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $852/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.4%.
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89.9% of residents in Simpson County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.9% below the national rate.
About Simpson County, Mississippi
Simpson County, Mississippi has a total population of 25,691, making it the 1,629th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Simpson County is 40.6 years, which is 4.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Simpson County is $56,381, which ranks #2,386 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 25.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 20.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3%.
The median home value in Simpson County is $122,200, 56.7% below the national median. Renters in Simpson County pay a median gross rent of $852 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Simpson County, 16.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 50.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 33.7 min.
Simpson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 60.8% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (35.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.7%).
All data for Simpson County, Mississippi 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.