Simpson, MS County is a small rural county with an estimated population of 26,064. The town has a population density of 45 people per square mile, which is lower than the US population density of 93 people per square mile. Despite its rural nature, Simpson has many businesses, outdoor activities and organizations to explore. Local businesses include Simpson Pecan Co., Simpson Produce Market and Paddle Creek Farms, among others. Year-round outdoor activities include fishing on the nearby Lake Okatibbee, hiking at Okatibbee Wildlife Management Area and camping at Little Black Creek Park. Other organizations in the county include the Simpson Community Outreach Program and the Simpson Volunteer Fire Department. Sports fans can enjoy local softball tournaments at Clarkdale Park or football games at Jackrabbit Field in Mendenhall during the fall season.
The population in Simpson County is 26,064. There are 44 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Simpson County is 39.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Simpson County is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Simpson County
- 48.1% are married
- 11.4% are divorced
- 28.4% are married with children
- 22.1% have children, but are single
Race in Simpson County
- 61.6% are White
- 36.5% are Black
- 0.2% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander