Simpson County's estimated 2026 population is 20,604 with a growth rate of 0.62% 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 18.84% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Simpson County includes 84.49% White, 7% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (84.49%)
Two or more races (7.32%)
Black or African American (7%)
Other race (0.96%)
Asian (0.18%)
Native American (0.05%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,718 | 84.49% |
| Two or more races | 1,448 | 7.32% |
| Black or African American | 1,386 | 7% |
| Other race | 190 | 0.96% |
| Asian | 35 | 0.18% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.05% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Simpson County's average per capita income is $39,044. Household income levels show a median of $57,392. The poverty rate stands at 15.12%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $74,363 | - |
| Families | $71,830 | $86,749 |
| Households | $57,392 | $70,729 |
| Non Families | $28,082 | $38,484 |
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