Simpson County, Mississippi

Total Population: 25,817

County Seat: Mendenhall

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Median Home Value

$111,600

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$54,111

Across all households

Median Age

41 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

16.5%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)61.1%
Black (Non-Hispanic)35.5%
Hispanic or Latino1.7%
Two or More Races1.1%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.5%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%

Under 18 Years

23.3%

65 Years and Over

18.7%

Male

48.5%

Female

51.5%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.0%

No Health Insurance

11.7%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

81.7%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

16.5%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.5%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$54,111

Mean Household Income

$77,692

Per Capita Income

$29,599

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.2%

In Labor Force (19–64)

69.5%

SNAP / Food Stamps

12.7%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$111,600

Median Rent

$819/mo

Total Housing Units

11,661

Owner-Occupied

80.5%

Renter-Occupied

19.5%

Vacancy Rate

17.9%

Married Couple Households

49.3%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.0%

Male Householder, No Partner

14.3%

Female Householder, No Partner

30.3%

Average Household Size

2.64

Broadband Internet Access

77.1%

Housing Built Since 2010

11.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 28127.