Simpson County, Mississippi
Located in Mississippi, Simpson County has a population of 25,691 residents and a median age of 40.6 years, making it the #1,629 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 20.0%. The median home value is $122,200, and the median household income is $56,381, which is 25% below the national median.
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.
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 $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 Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
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 Trend
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Education
In Simpson County, 16.7% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 50.3% below the national average, ranking #2,548 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Simpson County is 70.6 years. 23.9% of adults report poor or fair health and 14.2% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
20.1% of adults in Simpson County smoke , 41.7% are obese , and 17.2% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 20.5 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Simpson County is 11.3 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 14.6 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 27.5 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
27.8% of children in Simpson County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 10.0 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 30.8 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Teen Birth Rate Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Simpson County is 57.8%. The mean commute time is 33.7 min, which is 22.0% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Simpson County voted Republican with a margin of 36.7%. The vote was 31.4% Dem / 68.1% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 6.3 toward Republicans .
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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.