Simpson, Illinois
Simpson: Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
About
Simpson is a city located in the county of Johnson in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 60 and a population density of 44 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 60 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Simpson
| Population : | 60 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Johnson County |
| Postal code : | 62985 |
| Area : | 1.36 km2 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 01:21:22 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 44 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Simpson is located at 37°28'2"N 88°45'18"W (37.4672700, -88.7550600).
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Demographics
The population of Simpson increased by 0% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 60 | - | census |
| 2011 | 60 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 60 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 60 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 60 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 60 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 60 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 60 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 60 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 60 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 60 | 0% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 10,451 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 10,624 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -1.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 10,446 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 10,558 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 24.1% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 21.3% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.4% |
| White only, percent : | 53.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 42.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 1.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 7.7% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 47.2% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 596 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.7% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 43.6% |
Simpson zip code is 62985.
County name: Johnson, County
fips: 17087
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 43.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $75,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $949 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $345 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $714 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,161 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.37 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 7.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 74.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 65.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 81.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 11.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 12.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 17.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 48.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 47.3% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 35,190 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 193,204 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 760,126 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 412,917 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $39,431 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $26,881 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $16,292 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 35.7% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,051 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 434 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 380 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 378 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 566 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 111 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 827 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,235.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 8.55 |
Schools in Simpson
College & universities near Simpson, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 148821 | Shawnee Community College | Ullin (IL) | 62992 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near Simpson, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| VNA | Vienna, IL | 504 West Vine Street | BUS |
| MAI | Marion, IL | 2100 West Main Street | BUS |
| PAD | Paducah, KY | 2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue | BUS |
| CDL | Carbondale station | 401 South Illinois St. | RAIL |
| DQN | Du Quoin | 20 North Chestnut St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Simpson
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Simpson Post Office | Simpson (IL) | 62985 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Simpson , Louisiana village in Louisiana, United States with a population of 582 people.
- Simpson , North Carolina village in North Carolina, United States with a population of 483 people.
- Simpson , Kansas human settlement in Kansas, United States of America with a population of 78 people.
Other cities in Johnson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Johnson County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Vienna | 1,427 | City in Johnson County, Illinois |
| Pleasant Grove | 1,275 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Goreville | 1,046 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Cypress | 236 | Village in Johnson County, Illinois, United States |
| New Burnside | 211 | Village in Johnson County, Illinois, United States |
| Buncombe | 201 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Parker | 168 | Township in Clark County, Illinois |
| Belknap | 107 | Village in Johnson County, Illinois, United States |
