Simpson County, Mississippi
County
Overview
- County Name
- Simpson County
- State
- Mississippi
- FIPS Code
- 28127
- State FIPS
- 28
- County FIPS
- 127
Geography
- Land Area
- 589.17 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.30 sq mi
- Total Area
- 590.47 sq mi
- Latitude
- 31.902505
- Longitude
- -89.917709
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 25,531
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 19,583
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 25,247 | 98.9% |
| Hispanic | 281 | 1.1% |
| White | 15,746 | 61.7% |
| Black | 9,138 | 35.8% |
| Asian | 48 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 44 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 42 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 19,448 | 99.3% |
| Hispanic | 132 | 0.7% |
| White | 12,400 | 63.3% |
| Black | 6,846 | 35.0% |
| Asian | 68 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 113 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 38 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 25,691
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $54,100
- Poverty Rate
- 19.7%
- Population Below Poverty
- 5,059
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 15,701 | 61.1% |
| Black | 9,134 | 35.6% |
| Asian | 49 | 0.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 16,281
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,506 | 21.5% |
| Republican | 5,844 | 35.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 6,930 | 42.6% |
| Other | 1 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 7,282 | 44.7% |
| Female | 8,546 | 52.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 8,344 | 51.2% |
| Hispanic | 157 | 1.0% |
| Black | 7,133 | 43.8% |
| Asian | 60 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 6,400
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 39.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 3,775 | 45.2% |
| Hispanic | 37 | 23.6% |
| Black | 2,366 | 33.2% |
| Asian | 15 | 25.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,855 | 39.2% |
| Female | 3,433 | 40.2% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,700 (26.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,927 (16.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 11,694
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $135,665
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $935
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 78.6%
- Public Transit
- 1.7%
- Work From Home
- 3.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.