Simpson County's estimated 2025 population is 25,899 with a growth rate of 0.36% 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 -5.91% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Simpson County includes 61.24% White, 35.47% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,810 | 61.24% |
| Black or African American | 9,156 | 35.47% |
| Two or more races | 494 | 1.91% |
| Asian | 120 | 0.46% |
| Other race | 116 | 0.45% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 79 | 0.31% |
| Native American | 42 | 0.16% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Simpson County's average per capita income is $39,076. Household income levels show a median of $54,111. The poverty rate stands at 19.36%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $81,825 | - |
| Families | $65,097 | $89,318 |
| Households | $54,111 | $77,692 |
| Non Families | $30,179 | $39,633 |
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