State
County
Land Area (mi²)
9.2 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,892.60/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
4.87% (1,239)
Growth Since 2010
46.39% (8,461)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Simpsonville, South Carolina Population 2021
26,699
Simpsonville is a city located in Greenville County South Carolina. With a 2020 population of 26,699, it is the 21st largest city in South Carolina and the 1444th largest city in the United States . Simpsonville is currently growing at a rate of 4.87% annually and its population has increased by 46.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 18,238 in 2010. Simpsonville reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 9 miles, Simpsonville has a population density of 2,893 people per square mile.
The average household income in Simpsonville is $83,266 with a poverty rate of 5.43%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,059 per month, and the median house value is $173,400. The median age in Simpsonville is 37.8 years, 37 years for males, and 38.8 years for females.
Simpsonville Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Simpsonvillewas:
- White: 72.02%
- Black or African American: 21.77%
- Other race: 3.35%
- Two or more races: 1.44%
- Asian: 1.36%
- Native American: 0.05%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Simpsonville, South Carolina is 26,699 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 24,221.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 18,238.
Simpsonville, South Carolina Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,014 | 72.02% |
| Black or African American | 4,841 | 21.77% |
| Some Other Race | 745 | 3.35% |
| Two or More Races | 320 | 1.44% |
| Asian | 302 | 1.36% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 12 | 0.05% |
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Simpsonville Population by Race
Simpsonville Population Pyramid $2021
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Simpsonville Population by Age
Simpsonville Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,464 | 2.61 | 75.2 |
| Married | 4,611 | 3.11 | 85.7 |
| Non Family | 2,360 | 1.21 | 63.6 |
| Female | 1,182 | 3.15 | 60.5 |
| Male | 311 | 3.73 | 61.7 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.61
Average Household Size
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Simpsonville Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 362 | 2.37% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 695 | 4.56% |
| High School Graduate | 3,848 | 25.23% |
| Some College | 3,407 | 22.34% |
| Associates Degree | 1,577 | 10.34% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,522 | 23.09% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,841 | 12.07% |
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Simpsonville Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Simpsonville Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,855 | 10,272 | 4,184 |
| Black | 2,856 | 2,668 | 712 |
| Hispanic | 1,280 | 1,023 | 281 |
| Other Race | 449 | 362 | 82 |
| Asian | 201 | 172 | 163 |
| 2+ Races | 117 | 103 | 39 |
| Native American | 12 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 81.09%.
Simpsonville Educational Attainment by Race
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$42,639
Average Earnings
$50,944
Average Male
$36,786
Average Female
Simpsonville Earnings by Educational Attainment
Simpsonville Language by Age
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Simpsonville Language
88.15% of Simpsonville residents speak only English, while 11.85% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.28% of the population.
Simpsonville Language
Simpsonville Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14,535 | 738 | 5.08% |
| Black | 4,794 | 372 | 7.76% |
| Hispanic | 2,161 | 108 | 5.00% |
| Other | 741 | 36 | 4.86% |
| Asian | 302 | 12 | 3.97% |
5.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.65%
Male Poverty Rate
7.11%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Simpsonville
The race most likely to be in poverty in Simpsonville is Black, with 7.76% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Simpsonville is Asian, with 3.97% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.40%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.39%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.54%.
Simpsonville Poverty
Simpsonville Poverty Rate by Education
Simpsonville Marital Status
Marriage Rates
55.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.5%
Male Marriage Rate
54.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Simpsonville Married by Age and Sex
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Simpsonville Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Simpsonville Marital Status by Race
Simpsonville Marital Status
Simpsonville Veterans by War
Simpsonville Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,002 | 7.96% |
| Black | 293 | 8.50% |
| 2+ Races | 45 | 30.61% |
| Hispanic | 30 | 2.08% |
| Native American | 12 | 100.00% |
Simpsonville Veterans by Race
Simpsonville Veterans by Education
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0.75%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
Simpsonville Veterans by Education
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71.9%
Labor Force Participation
69.4%
Employment Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
Simpsonville Employment by Age
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Simpsonville Employment by Race
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Simpsonville Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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53.14%
Born in Simpsonville
92.18%
Native Born
7.82%
Foreign Born
3.34%
Non Citizen
4.48%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
92.18% of Simpsonville residents were born in the United States, with 53.14% having been born in South Carolina. 3.34% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Simpsonville Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 26,699 | 1,239 | 4.87% |
| 2020 | 25,460 | 1,239 | 5.12% |
| 2019 | 24,221 | 1,239 | 5.39% |
| 2018 | 22,982 | 968 | 4.40% |
| 2017 | 22,014 | 704 | 3.30% |
| 2016 | 21,310 | 609 | 2.94% |
| 2015 | 20,701 | 616 | 3.07% |
| 2014 | 20,085 | 518 | 2.65% |
| 2013 | 19,567 | 383 | 2.00% |
| 2012 | 19,184 | 367 | 1.95% |
| 2011 | 18,817 | 329 | 1.78% |
| 2010 | 18,488 | 4,136 | 2.56% |
| 2000 | 14,352 | 2,644 | 2.06% |
| 1990 | 11,708 | 2,671 | 2.62% |
| 1980 | 9,037 | 5,729 | 10.57% |
| 1970 | 3,308 | 1,008 | 3.70% |
| 1960 | 2,300 | 1,000 | 2.89% |
| 1940 | 1,300 | 0.00% |