Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Simpson, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

432

Median Agei

50.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

45.8%198

Black

45.8%198

Two or More

6.5%28

Hispanic/Latino

0.9%4

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.5%2

Other

0.5%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3%10

High School Diploma

26.2%87

Some College (<1 yr)

13.3%44

Some College (1+ yr)

17.2%57

Associate's Degree

11.1%37

Bachelor's Degree

15.1%50

Master's Degree

6.3%21

Professional Degree

0.9%3

HS or Higher

93.1%

BA or Higher

22.3%

Graduate+

7.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$177,800

Median Renti

$767

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

88.7%173

Renter-Occupied

11.3%22

Total Units

215

Homeownership

88.7%

Vacancy Rate

9.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

15.6%27

$50K–$100K

13.9%24

$100K–$150K

16.2%28

$150K–$200K

15.6%27

$200K–$300K

31.8%55

$300K–$500K

6.9%12

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

7%15

2000–2009

1.9%4

1990–1999

16.3%35

1980–1989

36.3%78

1970–1979

13%28

1960–1969

0.9%2

1950–1959

5.6%12

1940–1949

0.5%1

1939 or earlier

18.6%40

Heating Fuel

Electricity

82.1%160

Utility Gas

16.9%33

Bottled/LP Gas

1%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$39,464

Mean Household Incomei

$65,817

Per Capita Incomei

$29,876

Poverty Ratei

27.1%

Unemploymenti

11.6%

Labor Forcei

173

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

10.3%20

$10K–$15K

10.3%20

$15K–$20K

11.8%23

$20K–$25K

4.6%9

$25K–$30K

3.6%7

$30K–$35K

3.1%6

$35K–$40K

7.2%14

$40K–$45K

5.6%11

$45K–$50K

4.1%8

$50K–$60K

3.6%7

$60K–$75K

6.2%12

$75K–$100K

9.2%18

$100K–$125K

13.8%27

$125K–$150K

1.5%3

$150K–$200K

3.6%7

$200K+

1.5%3

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

148

Avg. Commutei

25 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

153

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

41(11.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.4%Insured

10.6%Uninsured