Simpson, LA Demographics

A map of Simpson's Population by Race

Simpson, Louisiana has an estimated population of 395, a dramatic decrease from the 585 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.9% White, 2.8% Multiracial, 2.3% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Simpson, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Simpson has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Louisiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Simpson, that probability was 16.8% in 2020 and 9.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Simpson is ranked the 381st most populous place in Louisiana, out of 489 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Simpson was ranked the 338th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Simpson's White Population

375 residents of Simpson, or 94.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Simpson is significantly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 55.7% of the population is White. Simpson ranks 41st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Simpson's White population has declined by an estimated 29.6%. White residents' share of Simpson's population has increased from 91.1% to 94.9%.

Simpson is more White than neighboring Fort Polk North (46.4% White), Leesville (47.4% White), Fort Polk South (50.2% White), New Llano (39.9% White), and Anacoco (82.6% White).

Simpson's Black Population

0 residents of Simpson, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Simpson is significantly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 30.5% of the population is Black. Simpson ranks 416th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Simpson's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Simpson's population has decreased from 2.7% to 0.0%.

Simpson is less Black than neighboring Fort Polk North (14.7% Black), Leesville (36% Black), Fort Polk South (16.1% Black), New Llano (27.9% Black), and Anacoco (1% Black).

Simpson's Asian Population

0 residents of Simpson, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Simpson is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Simpson ranks 333rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Simpson's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Simpson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Simpson is less Asian than neighboring Fort Polk North (0.7% Asian), Leesville (2.2% Asian), Fort Polk South (2.7% Asian), New Llano (3.5% Asian), and Anacoco (1.7% Asian).

Simpson's Hispanic Population

9 residents of Simpson, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Simpson is slightly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 7.2% of the population is Hispanic. Simpson ranks 259th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Simpson's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 47.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Simpson's population has decreased from 2.9% to 2.3%.

Simpson is less Hispanic than neighboring Fort Polk North (33.6% Hispanic), Leesville (8.1% Hispanic), Fort Polk South (20.8% Hispanic), New Llano (12% Hispanic), and Anacoco (6.5% Hispanic).

Simpson's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Simpson, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Simpson is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Simpson ranks 138th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Simpson's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Simpson's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Simpson is less Native American/Other than neighboring Leesville (1.9% Native American/Other), Fort Polk South (2% Native American/Other), New Llano (4.4% Native American/Other), and Anacoco (2.9% Native American/Other).

Simpson's Multiracial Population

11 residents of Simpson, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Simpson is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Simpson ranks 384th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Simpson's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 15.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Simpson's population has increased from 2.2% to 2.8%.

Simpson is less Multiracial than neighboring Fort Polk North (4.6% Multiracial), Leesville (4.4% Multiracial), Fort Polk South (8.1% Multiracial), New Llano (12.3% Multiracial), and Anacoco (5.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.