Simpson County's estimated 2026 population is 25,378 with a growth rate of -0.47% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Simpson County is the 34th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 27,527 and has seen a growth of -7.81% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.6 years
Female: 42 years
Male: 38.7 years
There are 19,745 adults, (4,917 of whom are seniors) in Simpson County.
Female: 13,276 (51.7%)
Male: 12,415 (48.3%)
The racial composition of Simpson County includes 61.11% White, 35.55% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,701 | 61.11% |
| Black or African American | 9,134 | 35.55% |
| Two or more races | 581 | 2.26% |
| Other race | 136 | 0.53% |
| Asian | 49 | 0.19% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 49 | 0.19% |
| Native American | 41 | 0.16% |
Simpson County's average per capita income is $40,142. Household income levels show a median of $56,381. The poverty rate stands at 20.04%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $83,024 | - |
| Families | $68,311 | $84,666 |
| Households | $56,381 | $74,917 |
| Non Families | $32,140 | $43,822 |
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