Simpson County's estimated 2026 population is 21,158 with a growth rate of 1.78% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Simpson County is the 56th largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 17,337 and has seen a growth of 22.04% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 38.8 years
Female: 39.6 years
Male: 38.1 years
There are 15,293 adults, (3,219 of whom are seniors) in Simpson County.
Female: 10,038 (50.3%)
Male: 9,934 (49.7%)
The racial composition of Simpson County includes 84.14% White, 6.91% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,804 | 84.14% |
| Two or more races | 1,638 | 8.2% |
| Black or African American | 1,381 | 6.91% |
| Other race | 96 | 0.48% |
| Asian | 31 | 0.16% |
| Native American | 22 | 0.11% |
Simpson County's average per capita income is $43,619. Household income levels show a median of $59,858. The poverty rate stands at 15.55%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $83,591 | - |
| Families | $74,423 | $93,933 |
| Households | $59,858 | $75,938 |
| Non Families | $29,109 | $41,166 |
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