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
49th
Median Household Income $56,381 -25.0% #2,386 / 3,222
26th
Median Age 40.6 years +4.4% #1,925 / 3,222
40th
Median Home Value $122,200 -56.7% #2,625 / 3,222
18th
Median Gross Rent $852 -26.7% #1,728 / 3,222
46th
Poverty Rate 20.0% +59.0% #2,675 / 3,222
17th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.9%
Native Born
1.1%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$56,381 −25.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,386 of 3,222
26th percentile
Per Capita Income
$28,849 −30.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,600 of 3,222
19th percentile
Poverty Rate
20.0% +59.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,675 of 3,222
17th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.3% −18.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,538 of 3,222
52th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.7% −50.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,548 of 3,222
21th percentile
Mean Commute Time
33.7 min +22.0% vs nat'l
Rank #408 of 3,222
87th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$122,200 −56.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,625 of 3,222
18th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$852 −26.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,728 of 3,222
46th percentile
Homeownership Rate
81.4% +26.4% vs nat'l
Rank #429 of 3,222
87th percentile
81.4% Homeownership

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Health

89.9% of residents in Simpson County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.9% below the national rate.

89.9% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
89.9% −1.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,162 of 3,222
33th percentile

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.