Simpson County Demographics

A map of Simpson County's Population by Race

Simpson County, Kentucky had a population of 19,594 in 2020. It was 82.7% White, 8.3% Black, 0.5% Asian, 3.3% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 4.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Simpson County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Simpson County is the 58th most populous county of the 120 counties in Kentucky.

Simpson County's White Population

16,201 residents of Simpson County identify as White, or 82.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Simpson County roughly similar to the White share of the population of Kentucky (81.3% White). Of the 120 counties in Kentucky, Simpson County is ranked #110 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Simpson County is more White than neighboring Warren County (72.6% White), Sumner County (79.1% White), and Robertson County (78.4% White). Simpson County is less White than neighboring Logan County (86.3% White), and Allen County (92.2% White).

Simpson County's Black Population

1,622 residents of Simpson County identify as Black, or 8.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Simpson County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Kentucky (7.9% Black). Of the 120 counties in Kentucky, Simpson County is ranked #10 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Simpson County is more Black than neighboring Sumner County (7.9% Black), Logan County (6.1% Black), Robertson County (7% Black), and Allen County (1% Black). Simpson County is less Black than neighboring Warren County (9.5% Black).

Simpson County's Asian Population

94 residents of Simpson County identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Simpson County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kentucky (1.6% Asian). Of the 120 counties in Kentucky, Simpson County is ranked #41 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Simpson County is more Asian than neighboring Logan County (0.3% Asian), and Allen County (0.2% Asian). Simpson County is less Asian than neighboring Warren County (5.4% Asian), Sumner County (1.5% Asian), and Robertson County (0.6% Asian).

Simpson County's Hispanic Population

648 residents of Simpson County identify as Hispanic, or 3.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Simpson County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Kentucky (4.6% Hispanic). Of the 120 counties in Kentucky, Simpson County is ranked #36 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Simpson County is more Hispanic than neighboring Logan County (3.1% Hispanic), and Allen County (2.8% Hispanic). Simpson County is less Hispanic than neighboring Warren County (7% Hispanic), Sumner County (6.6% Hispanic), and Robertson County (9.4% Hispanic).

Simpson County's Native American/Other Population

135 residents of Simpson County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Simpson County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kentucky (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 120 counties in Kentucky, Simpson County is ranked #10 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Simpson County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sumner County (0.6% Native American/Other), Logan County (0.5% Native American/Other), Robertson County (0.6% Native American/Other), and Allen County (0.4% Native American/Other). Simpson County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Warren County (1.1% Native American/Other).

Simpson County's Multiracial Population

894 residents of Simpson County identify as Multiracial, or 4.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Simpson County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kentucky (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 120 counties in Kentucky, Simpson County is ranked #9 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Simpson County is more Multiracial than neighboring Warren County (4.3% Multiracial), Sumner County (4.3% Multiracial), Logan County (3.6% Multiracial), Robertson County (4% Multiracial), and Allen County (3.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.