Simpson County, MS population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Simpson County decreased by 1,957. In this period, the peak population was 28,195 in the year 2008. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 27,672 | - | - |
| 2001 | 27,483 | -189 | -0.68% |
| 2002 | 27,792 | 309 | 1.12% |
| 2003 | 27,600 | -192 | -0.69% |
| 2004 | 27,655 | 55 | 0.20% |
| 2005 | 27,994 | 339 | 1.23% |
| 2006 | 28,067 | 73 | 0.26% |
| 2007 | 27,977 | -90 | -0.32% |
| 2008 | 28,195 | 218 | 0.78% |
| 2009 | 28,074 | -121 | -0.43% |
| 2010 | 27,527 | -547 | -1.95% |
| 2011 | 27,407 | -120 | -0.44% |
| 2012 | 27,426 | 19 | 0.07% |
| 2013 | 27,534 | 108 | 0.39% |
| 2014 | 27,517 | -17 | -0.06% |
| 2015 | 27,177 | -340 | -1.24% |
| 2016 | 27,001 | -176 | -0.65% |
| 2017 | 26,917 | -84 | -0.31% |
| 2018 | 26,739 | -178 | -0.66% |
| 2019 | 26,803 | 64 | 0.24% |
| 2020 | 25,901 | -902 | -3.37% |
| 2021 | 25,702 | -199 | -0.77% |
| 2022 | 25,623 | -79 | -0.31% |
| 2023 | 25,715 | 92 | 0.36% |
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Simpson County, MS population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Simpson County's population decreased by 145 (0.52%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Simpson County's population decreased by 1,626 (5.91%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Simpson County's population decreased by 186 (0.72%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Simpson County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 25,715.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Simpson County's population peaked in year 2008 at 28,195.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Simpson County's population was lowest in year 2022 at 25,623.
Simpson County, MS annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Simpson County grew year by year for 9 years and declined for 14 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Simpson County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.31% per year. Overall the population shrank 7.07% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Simpson County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.31% per year.
From 2004 to 2005 Simpson County population grew the most, with an increase of 339 people (a 1.23% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Simpson County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 902 people (a 3.37% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Simpson County, MS population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Simpson County's population increased by 13 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 79 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 92 (0.36%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Simpson County, MS changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Simpson County decreased by 1,819 (6.61%). The population was highest at 27,517 in the year 2014 and lowest at 25,623 in the year 2022. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.68%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)