Simpson County, Kentucky Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Simpson County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 19,786. It is the 59th most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Simpson County is 39.0 years. This is about average than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Simpson County is $57,392. This is 8% lower than the state median of $62,417. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 27% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.1%. This is 6% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 18% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $195,700. Housing costs are 2% higher than the state median of $192,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 66.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% lower than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Simpson County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.2% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 6.9%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

16.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.2%.