Simmesport, Louisiana Population 2022
Simmesport is a city located in Avoyelles Parish Louisiana. Simmesport has a 2020 population of 2,024. Simmesport is currently declining at a rate of -0.59% annually and its population has decreased by -6.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,161 in 2010.
The average household income in Simmesport is $34,164 with a poverty rate of 59.94%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $427 per month, and the median house value is $52,800. The median age in Simmesport is 29 years, 24.7 years for males, and 32.6 years for females.
Simmesport Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Simmesportwas:
- Black or African American: 69.17%
- White: 30.39%
- Two or more races: 0.43%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,122 | 69.17% |
| White | 493 | 30.39% |
| Two or More Races | 7 | 0.43% |
Simmesport Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 627 | 2.46 | 45.5 |
| Non Family | 248 | 0 | 53.2 |
| Female | 183 | 3.4 | 15.3 |
| Married | 159 | 3.3 | 69.2 |
| Male | 37 | 4.05 | 40.5 |
3.37
Average Family Size
2.46
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 80 | 9.11% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 249 | 28.36% |
| High School Graduate | 349 | 39.75% |
| Some College | 143 | 16.29% |
| Associates Degree | 11 | 1.25% |
| Bachelors Degree | 34 | 3.87% |
| Graduate Degree | 12 | 1.37% |
Simmesport Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 501 | 293 | 13 |
| White | 370 | 251 | 33 |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 5 | |
| Hispanic | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 8.92%.
Simmesport Language by Age
Simmesport Language
97.63% of Simmesport residents speak only English, while 2.37% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.37% of the population.
Simmesport Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,113 | 742 | 66.67% |
| White | 425 | 179 | 42.12% |
| Multiple | 7 | 5 | 71.43% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 3 | 100.00% |
| Other | NaN% |
59.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
58.47%
Male Poverty Rate
60.94%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Simmesport
The race most likely to be in poverty in Simmesport is Hispanic, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Simmesport is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 25.28%. Among those working part-time, it was 67.98%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 62.61%.
Simmesport Marital Status
Marriage Rates
33.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.4%
Male Marriage Rate
28.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Simmesport Married by Age and Sex
Simmesport Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Simmesport Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 32 | 4.89% |
| White | 17 | 4.29% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 28.57% |
Simmesport Veterans by Education
53.49%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
50.1%
Labor Force Participation
44.4%
Employment Rate
11.3%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
95.31%
Born in Simmesport
100.00%
Native Born
0.00%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
100.00% of Simmesport residents were born in the United States, with 95.31% having been born in Louisiana. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2,024 | -12 | -0.59% |
| 2021 | 2,036 | -12 | -0.59% |
| 2020 | 2,048 | -12 | -0.58% |
| 2019 | 2,060 | -12 | -0.58% |
| 2018 | 2,072 | -21 | -1.00% |
| 2017 | 2,093 | -10 | -0.48% |
| 2016 | 2,103 | -1 | -0.05% |
| 2015 | 2,104 | -6 | -0.28% |
| 2014 | 2,110 | -9 | -0.42% |
| 2013 | 2,119 | -16 | -0.75% |
| 2012 | 2,135 | -11 | -0.51% |
| 2011 | 2,146 | -15 | -0.69% |
| 2010 | 2,161 | 0.00% |