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.
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
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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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