Kentucky Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 19,972 (100%) |
| Population Density | 85 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 29 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $59,858 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,249 |
| Median Home Value | $229,400 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,627 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,351 (62.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 2,674 (31.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 602 (7.0%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 8,025 |
| Average Household Size | 2.44 |
| Family Households | 5,032 (62.7%) |
The table below compares Simpson County to the other 120 counties and county equivalents in Kentucky by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 58 | 52nd |
| Population Density | # 40 | 67th |
| Median Household Income | # 51 | 58th |
| Per Capita Income | # 46 | 62nd |
| Diversity Index | # 15 | 88th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Kentucky Census Data Comparison Tool.
