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 25,889.

  • The median home value in Simpson County is $134,469.

  • The median income in Simpson County is $50,867.

  • The median rent in Simpson County is $793.

  • The unemployment rate in Simpson County is 6.0%.

  • The poverty rate in Simpson County is 17.1%.

  • The average high in Simpson County is 81.3° and there are 125.3 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Simpson County

List Of Cities & Towns in Simpson County

Magee, MS Population 3,974

Mendenhall, MS Population 2,593

D'Lo, MS Population 540

Braxton, MS Population 220

Map Of Simpson County

Simpson County, MS Weather

  • The average high in Simpson County is 81.3°.

  • There are 80.95 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 125.3 inches of rain each year with 0.4 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:32 hours of sun each day in Simpson County.

StatSimpson County
Mean High81.3
Nice Days80.95
Rainfall125.3
Snowfall0.4
Sunny_hours5:32
81.3°
Average High
125.3
Inches of Rain

Simpson County Demographics

Population over time in Simpson County

The current population in Simpson County is 25,889. The population has decreased -3.1% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 26,064 -2.8%
2021 26,818 -0.3%
2020 26,888 -

Gender in Simpson County

  • Simpson County is 51.7% female with 13,381 female residents.

  • Simpson County is 48.3% male with 12,507 male residents.

Female
51.7% (13,381)
Male
48.3% (12,507)
Gender Simpson County MS USA
Female 51.7% 51.4% 50.4%
Male 48.3% 48.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Simpson County

Simpson County is:

  • 61.2% White with 15,843 White residents.

  • 35.1% African American with 9,081 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 40 American Indian residents.

  • 0.6% Asian with 149 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 1.0% Two Or More with 254 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.0% Hispanic with 522 Hispanic residents.

White
61.2% (15,843)
African American
35.1% (9,081)
American Indian
0.2% (40)
Asian
0.6% (149)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
1.0% (254)
Hispanic
2.0% (522)

Table: Simpson County By Race

Race Simpson County MS USA
White 61.2% 55.9% 58.9%
African American 35.1% 37.1% 12.1%
American Indian 0.2% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 0.6% 1.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.0% 2.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 2.0% 3.3% 18.7%

Household Income For Simpson County, Mississippi

  • 6.4% of households in Simpson County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.6% of households in Simpson County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 11.5% of households in Simpson County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 10.5% of households in Simpson County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 16.0% of households in Simpson County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 20.0% of households in Simpson County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

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

  • 11.5% of households in Simpson County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.3% of households in Simpson County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.5% of households in Simpson County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
6.4% (1,667)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.6% (1,178)
$15,000 to $24,999
11.5% (2,967)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.5% (2,715)
$35,000 to $49,999
16.0% (4,132)
$50,000 to $74,999
20.0% (5,186)
$75,000 to $99,999
9.7% (2,506)
$100,000 to $149,999
11.5% (2,989)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.3% (1,124)
$200,000 or more
5.5% (1,420)
Income Simpson County MS USA
Less than $10,000 6.4% 7.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.6% 6.4% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 11.5% 11.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.5% 9.8% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 16.0% 13.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 20.0% 16.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 9.7% 12.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 11.5% 13.3% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.3% 5.5% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 5.5% 4.7% 11.4%

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

  • 6.0% of adults in Simpson County completed < 9th grade.

  • 14.0% of adults in Simpson County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 33.0% of adults in Simpson County completed high school / ged.

  • 19.0% of adults in Simpson County completed some college.

  • 11.0% of adults in Simpson County completed associate's degree.

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

  • 3.0% of adults in Simpson County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Simpson County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Simpson County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
6% (1,553)
9-12th Grade
14% (3,624)
High School / GED
33% (8,543)
Some College
19% (4,918)
Associate's Degree
11% (2,847)
Bachelor's Degree
12% (3,106)
Master's Degree
3% (776)
Professional Degree
1% (258)
Doctorate Degree
1% (258)
Education Simpson County MS USA
< 9th Grade 6% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 14% 9% 6%
High School / GED 33% 30% 26%
Some College 19% 22% 20%
Associate's Degree 11% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 12% 15% 21%
Master's Degree 3% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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