Simpson County, Mississippi

Simpson County: County in Mississippi, United States

About

Simpson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2010 census, the population was 27,503 and a population density of 18 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 26,629 inhabitants. Its county seat is Mendenhall. The county was created 201 years ago in 1823.

Simpson County locator map
Location of Simpson County on Mississippi map.

Quick Facts about Simpson County

Population : 26,629 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Mississippi (United States)
Different from : Simpson County
Area : 1529 km2
Water as percent of area : 0.2%
Land as percent of area : 99.8%
Altitude : 446 feet / 136 meters
Capital : Mendenhall
Establishment : January 01, 1824
Time Zone : America/Chicago
Local time : 11:06:11 (22nd February 2025)
Density : 17 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -3.28% (2010-2020)
Simpson County courthouse in Mendenhall Mississippi United States image
Simpson County courthouse in Mendenhall Mississippi United States
Simpson County courthouse in Mendenhall Mississippi United States image
Simpson County courthouse in Mendenhall Mississippi United States image

Geography

Simpson County is located at 31°54'47"N 89°55'10"W (31.9131700, -89.9194900). It has 3 neighbors: Jefferson Davis County, Lawrence County and Rankin County.

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The largest city of Simpson County is Magee with a population of 4,094. Other cities include, Mendenhall population 2,393, D'Lo population 442 and Braxton population 179. See all Simpson County cities & populated places.

Simpson County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Simpson County.

City Name Population Title
Magee 4,094 City in Simpson County, Mississippi, United States of America
Mendenhall 2,393 City in Mississippi
D'Lo 442 Human settlement in Simpson County, Mississippi, United States of America
Braxton 179 Human settlement in Simpson County, Mississippi, United States of America

Simpson County has 3 neighbours.

  • Mendenhall

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Simpson County decreased by 3.28% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 27,503 - census
2011 27,405 -0.36% estimation process
2012 27,424 0.07% estimation process
2013 27,531 0.39% estimation process
2014 27,512 -0.07% estimation process
2015 27,169 -1.26% estimation process
2016 26,992 -0.66% estimation process
2017 26,905 -0.32% estimation process
2018 26,717 -0.7% estimation process
2019 26,658 -0.22% estimation process
2020 26,629 -0.11% estimation process

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People born in Simpson County (2)

People born in Simpson County, including singer Bill Myrick, politician Spencer Myrick, .

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Other places with the same name (2)

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Lauderdale County 73,751 County in Mississippi, United States
Gulfport 71,438 The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi.
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Lamar County 64,165 County in Mississippi, United States
Auburn 60,258 The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi.
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