Simpson County, Kentucky

Total Population: 19,786

County Seat: Franklin

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Median Home Value

$195,700

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$57,392

Across all households

Median Age

39 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

16.8%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)84.2%
Black (Non-Hispanic)6.9%
Two or More Races5.2%
Hispanic or Latino3.4%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.2%
Other Race0.1%

Under 18 Years

23.5%

65 Years and Over

16.0%

Male

49.9%

Female

50.1%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.4%

No Health Insurance

8.4%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

89.2%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

16.8%

Enrolled in College (18+)

3.7%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$57,392

Mean Household Income

$70,729

Per Capita Income

$28,786

Unemployment Rate (16+)

3.9%

In Labor Force (19–64)

73.6%

SNAP / Food Stamps

11.0%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$195,700

Median Rent

$1,011/mo

Total Housing Units

8,456

Owner-Occupied

66.3%

Renter-Occupied

33.7%

Vacancy Rate

9.1%

Married Couple Households

49.3%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.6%

Male Householder, No Partner

19.9%

Female Householder, No Partner

23.3%

Average Household Size

2.52

Broadband Internet Access

85.7%

Housing Built Since 2010

11.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 21213.