Simpson County Summary

Life in Simpson County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Simpson County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Simpson County:

  • The population in Simpson County is 19,574.

  • The median home value in Simpson County is $230,240.

  • The median income in Simpson County is $55,907.

  • The median rent in Simpson County is $968.

  • The unemployment rate in Simpson County is 3.5%.

  • The poverty rate in Simpson County is 14.2%.

  • The average high in Simpson County is 75.3° and there are 126.3 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Simpson County

List Of Cities & Towns in Simpson County

Franklin, KY Population 10,141

Map Of Simpson County

Simpson County, KY Weather

  • The average high in Simpson County is 75.3°.

  • There are 84.61 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 126.3 inches of rain each year with 3.1 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:01 hours of sun each day in Simpson County.

StatSimpson County
Mean High75.3
Nice Days84.61
Rainfall126.3
Snowfall3.1
Sunny_hours5:01
75.3°
Average High
126.3
Inches of Rain

Simpson County Photos

Main South Of Kentucky In Franklin
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Simpson County Demographics

Population over time in Simpson County

The current population in Simpson County is 19,574. The population has increased 6.3% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 19,324 5.5%
2021 18,319 0.7%
2020 18,183 -

Gender in Simpson County

  • Simpson County is 49.4% female with 9,662 female residents.

  • Simpson County is 50.6% male with 9,911 male residents.

Female
49.4% (9,662)
Male
50.6% (9,911)
Gender Simpson County KY USA
Female 49.4% 50.4% 50.4%
Male 50.6% 49.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Simpson County

Simpson County is:

  • 84.9% White with 16,614 White residents.

  • 9.3% African American with 1,813 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 6 American Indian residents.

  • 0.4% Asian with 76 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 13 Other residents.

  • 2.6% Two Or More with 513 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.8% Hispanic with 539 Hispanic residents.

White
84.9% (16,614)
African American
9.3% (1,813)
American Indian
0.0% (6)
Asian
0.4% (76)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.1% (13)
Two Or More
2.6% (513)
Hispanic
2.8% (539)

Table: Simpson County By Race

Race Simpson County KY USA
White 84.9% 83.2% 58.9%
African American 9.3% 7.9% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.4% 1.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.6% 2.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 2.8% 4.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Simpson County, Kentucky

  • 9.3% of households in Simpson County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.2% of households in Simpson County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 6.4% of households in Simpson County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.5% of households in Simpson County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 15.0% of households in Simpson County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 22.9% of households in Simpson County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 9.7% of households in Simpson County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.7% of households in Simpson County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.6% of households in Simpson County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 2.7% of households in Simpson County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
9.3% (1,827)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.2% (1,013)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.4% (1,250)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.5% (1,476)
$35,000 to $49,999
15.0% (2,927)
$50,000 to $74,999
22.9% (4,481)
$75,000 to $99,999
9.7% (1,908)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.7% (3,080)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.6% (1,089)
$200,000 or more
2.7% (519)
Income Simpson County KY USA
Less than $10,000 9.3% 6.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.2% 5.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.4% 9.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.5% 9.1% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 15.0% 12.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 22.9% 17.4% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 9.7% 12.8% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.7% 15.2% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.6% 6.3% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 2.7% 6.0% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Simpson County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Simpson County completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Simpson County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 44.0% of adults in Simpson County completed high school / ged.

  • 20.0% of adults in Simpson County completed some college.

  • 12.0% of adults in Simpson County completed associate's degree.

  • 8.0% of adults in Simpson County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 6.0% of adults in Simpson County completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Simpson County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Simpson County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (587)
9-12th Grade
7% (1,370)
High School / GED
44% (8,612)
Some College
20% (3,914)
Associate's Degree
12% (2,348)
Bachelor's Degree
8% (1,565)
Master's Degree
6% (1,174)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Simpson County KY USA
< 9th Grade 3% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 7% 7% 6%
High School / GED 44% 33% 26%
Some College 20% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 12% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 8% 16% 21%
Master's Degree 6% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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