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Simpson County

State:
Kentucky
County Seat:
Franklin

Simpson County's estimated 2025 population is 20,689 with a growth rate of 1.21% 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 19.33% since that time.

20,689
Total Population
88
Population Density (mi²)
56
Population Rank (State)
247 1.21%
Annual Population Growth

Simpson County Population

Simpson County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

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.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White16,71884.49%
Two or more races1,4487.32%
Black or African American1,3867%
Other race1900.96%
Asian350.18%
Native American90.05%

Simpson County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

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%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$74,363-
Families$71,830$86,749
Households$57,392$70,729
Non Families$28,082$38,484

$39,044

Average Income

$57,392

Median Household Income

15.12%

Poverty Rate