Mississippi Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 25,691 (100%) |
| Population Density | 44 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 50 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $56,381 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,849 |
| Median Home Value | $122,200 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 11,694 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 7,769 (66.4%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,774 (15.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,151 (18.4%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 9,543 |
| Average Household Size | 2.64 |
| Family Households | 6,820 (71.5%) |
The table below compares Simpson County to the other 82 counties and county equivalents in Mississippi by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 34 | 59th |
| Population Density | # 41 | 51st |
| Median Household Income | # 19 | 78th |
| Per Capita Income | # 29 | 65th |
| Diversity Index | # 36 | 57th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Mississippi Census Data Comparison Tool.
