Simpson County, Mississippi Population 2022
Simpson County, Mississippi's estimated population is 26,481 with a growth rate of -0.22% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Simpson County, Mississippi is the 36th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 Population was 27,526 and has seen a growth of -3.80% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1830 | 2,680 | 0.00% | |
| 1840 | 3,380 | 700 | 26.12% |
| 1850 | 4,734 | 1,354 | 40.06% |
| 1860 | 6,080 | 1,346 | 28.43% |
| 1870 | 5,718 | -362 | -5.95% |
| 1880 | 8,008 | 2,290 | 40.05% |
| 1890 | 10,138 | 2,130 | 26.60% |
| 1900 | 12,800 | 2,662 | 26.26% |
| 1910 | 17,201 | 4,401 | 34.38% |
| 1920 | 18,109 | 908 | 5.28% |
| 1930 | 20,897 | 2,788 | 15.40% |
| 1940 | 22,024 | 1,127 | 5.39% |
| 1950 | 21,819 | -205 | -0.93% |
| 1960 | 20,454 | -1,365 | -6.26% |
| 1970 | 19,947 | -507 | -2.48% |
| 1980 | 23,441 | 3,494 | 17.52% |
| 1990 | 23,953 | 512 | 2.18% |
| 2010 | 27,526 | 3,573 | 14.92% |
| 2011 | 27,405 | -121 | -0.44% |
| 2012 | 27,424 | 19 | 0.07% |
| 2013 | 27,531 | 107 | 0.39% |
| 2014 | 27,512 | -19 | -0.07% |
| 2015 | 27,169 | -343 | -1.25% |
| 2016 | 26,992 | -177 | -0.65% |
| 2017 | 26,905 | -87 | -0.32% |
| 2018 | 26,717 | -188 | -0.70% |
| 2019 | 26,658 | -59 | -0.22% |
| 2020 | 26,599 | -59 | -0.22% |
| 2021 | 26,540 | -59 | -0.22% |
| 2022 | 26,481 | -59 | -0.22% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,560 | 61.75% |
| Black or African American | 9,923 | 37.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 31 | 0.12% |
| Asian | 135 | 0.50% |
| Two or More Races | 169 | 0.63% |
Simpson County, Mississippi Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,647 | 2.71 | 80.1 |
| Married | 4,494 | 3.31 | 92.4 |
| Male | 317 | 3.86 | 78.9 |
| Female | 1,842 | 3.53 | 62.4 |
| Non Family | 2,994 | 1.2 | 72.7 |
3.27
Average Family Size
2.71
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,135 | 6.21% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,828 | 15.46% |
| High School Graduate | 5,176 | 28.30% |
| Some College | 3,952 | 21.61% |
| Associates Degree | 2,007 | 10.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,304 | 12.60% |
| Graduate Degree | 885 | 4.84% |
Simpson County, Mississippi Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 124 | 114 | 38 |
| White | 11,803 | 9,779 | 2,437 |
| 2+ Races | 149 | 77 | 22 |
| Black | 6,114 | 4,257 | 692 |
| Native American | 31 | 31 | |
| Hispanic | 66 | 66 |
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 30.65%.
$33,224
Average Earnings
$38,502
Average Male
$27,664
Average Female
Simpson County, Mississippi Language by Age
Simpson County, Mississippi Language
98.56% of Simpson County, Mississippi residents speak only English, while 1.44% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.83% of the population.
Simpson County, Mississippi Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 9,717 | 2,986 | 30.73% |
| White | 16,137 | 2,036 | 12.62% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Hispanic | 63 | 3 | 4.76% |
| Multiple | 169 | 5 | 2.96% |
19.16%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.91%
Male Poverty Rate
21.22%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Simpson County, Mississippi
The race most likely to be in poverty in Simpson County, Mississippi is Black, with 30.73% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Simpson County, Mississippi is Multiple, with 2.96% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.37%.
Simpson County, Mississippi Marital Status
Marriage Rates
45.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.6%
Male Marriage Rate
43.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Simpson County, Mississippi Married by Age and Sex
Simpson County, Mississippi Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Simpson County, Mississippi Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,145 | 8.83% |
| Black | 304 | 4.25% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 3.97% |
| Hispanic | 30 | 45.45% |
Simpson County, Mississippi Veterans by Education
8.82%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.15%
Veteran Disability Rate
54.6%
Labor Force Participation
50.7%
Employment Rate
7%
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
85.00%
Born in Simpson County, Mississippi
99.31%
Native Born
0.69%
Foreign Born
0.12%
Non Citizen
0.57%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.31% of Simpson County, Mississippi residents were born in the United States, with 85.00% having been born in Mississippi. 0.12% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990