Simpson County, Mississippi Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Simpson County is located in Mississippi with a total population of 25,817. It is the 35th most populous county out of 82 in Mississippi.

Age Demographics

The median age in Simpson County is 41.0 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Simpson County is $54,111. This is 1% lower than the state median of $54,915. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 31% lower. The poverty rate stands at 19.4%. This is 2% higher than the state poverty rate of 19.1%. The unemployment rate is 5.2%. This is 13% lower than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $111,600. Housing costs are 31% lower than the state median of $161,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Simpson County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 69.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Simpson County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 61.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 35.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 3.6%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 1.0%.

Education

16.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 24.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 81.7%.