Simpson, Louisiana
Simpson: Village in Louisiana, United States
About
Simpson is a village located in the county of Vernon Parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 638 and a population density of 103 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 582 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Simpson
Population : | 582 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Louisiana (United States) |
County : | Vernon Parish |
Phone Area Codes : | 337 |
Area : | 6.21 km2 |
Altitude : | 259 feet / 79 meters |
Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
Local time : | 12:54:17 (13th November 2024) |
Postal code : | 71474 |
Density : | 94 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -9.62% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Simpson is located at 31°14'45"N 93°0'56"W (31.2457400, -93.0154400).
Simpson map
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Simpson decreased by 9.62% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 638 | - | census |
2011 | 638 | 0% | estimation process |
2012 | 663 | 3.77% | estimation process |
2013 | 647 | -2.47% | estimation process |
2014 | 640 | -1.09% | estimation process |
2015 | 622 | -2.89% | estimation process |
2016 | 623 | 0.16% | estimation process |
2017 | 614 | -1.47% | estimation process |
2018 | 593 | -3.54% | estimation process |
2019 | 586 | -1.19% | estimation process |
2020 | 582 | -0.69% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 24,089 |
Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 13,809 |
Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 74.4% |
April 1, 2020 Population : | 23,940 |
April 1, 2010 Population : | 13,790 |
People under 5 years old, percentage : | 8.1% |
People under 18 years old, percentage : | 30.0% |
People over 65 (%) : | 10.3% |
Female persons, % : | 51.9% |
White only, percent : | 91.3% |
Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.4% |
American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
Asians alone % : | 3.2% |
Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.4% |
% of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.0% |
% of Hispanic or Latino : | 5.4% |
White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 87.4% |
2015-2019 Veterans : | 980 |
Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 8.0% |
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 73.9% |
Economic Facts
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 73.9% |
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $238,900 |
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,744 |
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $634 |
2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,130 |
2015-2019 Households : | 8,037 |
Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.58 |
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 83.1% |
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 9.4% |
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 94.6% |
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 90.4% |
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 97.9% |
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 54.4% |
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 2.6% |
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 2.5% |
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 79.4% |
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 75.8% |
Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 13,129 |
Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 19,528 |
Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 70,049 |
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 212,332 |
2012 total retail sales per capita : | $13,328 |
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.3 |
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $94,580 |
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $46,270 |
Percentage of people living in poverty : | 3.2% |
Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,167 |
Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 690 |
Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 342 |
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 40 |
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,052 |
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,077 |
2010 population per square mile : | 1,063.1 |
2010 land area in square miles : | 12.97 |
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 68.3% |
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $158,300 |
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,348 |
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $437 |
2015-2019 median gross rent : | $740 |
2015-2019 Households : | 2,258 |
Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.25 |
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 90.6% |
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 5.2% |
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 84.3% |
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 76.3% |
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.6% |
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.6% |
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.1% |
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.1% |
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 67.6% |
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.5% |
Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 7,583 |
Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 35,712 |
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 76,597 |
2012 total retail sales per capita : | $14,784 |
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.8 |
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $52,835 |
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $29,380 |
Percentage of people living in poverty : | 6.3% |
Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 547 |
Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 253 |
Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 211 |
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 518 |
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 82 |
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 436 |
2010 population per square mile : | 1,134.2 |
2010 land area in square miles : | 4.58 |
Schools in Simpson
College & universities near Simpson, LA
Code | Name | City | ZIP |
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450128 | Blue Cliff College-Alexandria | Alexandria (LA) | 71301 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Simpson, LA
Code | Name | Address | Type |
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LCH | Lake Charles | 100 Ryan Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Simpson
Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
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Simpson Post Office | Simpson (LA) | 71474 |
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- 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.
- Simpson , Illinois human settlement in Illinois, United States of America with a population of 60 people.
Other cities in Vernon Parish
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Vernon Parish , LA.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Leesville | 5,523 | City in Louisiana, United States |
New Llano | 2,186 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
Rosepine | 1,540 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
Anacoco | 777 | Suburb village of Leesville, located in Vernon Parish, Louisiana, United States |
Hornbeck | 436 | Town in Vernon Parish, Louisiana, United States |