2023 ACS Census Data · Population 19,786
Simpson County is a small county in Kentucky with a population of 19,786. The median household income is $57,392, 12% below the national average. The poverty rate is 15.1%, median home value is $195,700, and 16.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 31% below the national average.
Population
19,786
2023 estimate
Rank #1896 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$57,392
Household
Rank #2158 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$195,700
Owner-occupied
Rank #1290 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
16.8%
Adults 25+
Rank #2463 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.1%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
1.2%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
1.7%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
6.4%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
3% above Kentucky avg·12% below national avg
Poverty Rate
21% above Kentucky avg·1% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
12% above Kentucky avg·4% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$28,786
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
15.1%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
60.0%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
30% above Kentucky avg·6% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
31% above Kentucky avg·9% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
10% below Kentucky avg·9% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
25% below Kentucky avg·17% below national avg
Housing Units
8,456
Households
7,689
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.5
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,223
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
85.7%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
22 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
10% below Kentucky avg·31% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
5% above Kentucky avg·1% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
12.3%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
9.9%
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