Simpson County, Kentucky
County
Overview
- County Name
- Simpson County
- State
- Kentucky
- FIPS Code
- 21213
- State FIPS
- 21
- County FIPS
- 213
Geography
- Land Area
- 234.18 sq mi
- Water Area
- 2.29 sq mi
- Total Area
- 236.47 sq mi
- Latitude
- 36.740929
- Longitude
- -86.581787
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 19,727
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 15,081
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 19,229 | 97.5% |
| Hispanic | 496 | 2.5% |
| White | 16,777 | 85.0% |
| Black | 1,395 | 7.1% |
| Asian | 23 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 16 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 28 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 14,827 | 98.3% |
| Hispanic | 253 | 1.7% |
| White | 12,982 | 86.1% |
| Black | 1,131 | 7.5% |
| Asian | 95 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 601 | 4.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 20 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 19,972
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $61,047
- Poverty Rate
- 15.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,031
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 16,804 | 84.1% |
| Black | 1,381 | 6.9% |
| Asian | 31 | 0.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 13,198
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 5,886 | 44.6% |
| Republican | 5,983 | 45.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other | 813 | 6.2% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 6,167 | 46.7% |
| Female | 7,031 | 53.3% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 11,625 | 88.1% |
| Hispanic | 212 | 1.6% |
| Black | 512 | 3.9% |
| Asian | 122 | 0.9% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 5,743
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 43.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 5,195 | 44.7% |
| Hispanic | 53 | 25.0% |
| Black | 192 | 37.5% |
| Asian | 43 | 35.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,658 | 43.1% |
| Female | 3,085 | 43.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,510 (33.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,563 (18.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 8,627
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $225,482
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $984
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 79.6%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 5.4%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.