Simpson, NC Demographics

A map of Simpson's Population by Race

Simpson, North Carolina has an estimated population of 432, a large increase from the 390 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 45.8% White, 45.8% Black, 6.5% Multiracial, 0.9% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly less diverse than North Carolina 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 54.8% in 2020 and 57.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Simpson is ranked the 613th most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 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 613th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Simpson's White Population

198 residents of Simpson, or 45.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Simpson is considerably lower than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Simpson ranks 492nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Simpson's White population has declined by an estimated 15.0%. White residents' share of Simpson's population has decreased from 59.7% to 45.8%.

Simpson is less White than neighboring Grimesland (50.8% White), Greenville (48.5% White), Winterville (55.8% White), Stokes (48.6% White), and Ayden (50.6% White).

Simpson's Black Population

198 residents of Simpson, or 45.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Simpson is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Simpson ranks 187th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Simpson's Black population has grown by an estimated 69.2%. Black residents' share of Simpson's population has increased from 30.0% to 45.8%.

Simpson is more Black than neighboring Grimesland (17.7% Black), Greenville (39.5% Black), Winterville (38.9% Black), Stokes (36.7% Black), and Ayden (36.2% 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 slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Simpson ranks 567th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Simpson's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Simpson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Simpson is less Asian than neighboring Grimesland (0.9% Asian), Greenville (2.7% Asian), and Winterville (0.9% Asian).

Simpson's Hispanic Population

4 residents of Simpson, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Simpson is considerably lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Simpson ranks 461st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Simpson's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 78.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Simpson's population has decreased from 4.9% to 0.9%.

Simpson is more Hispanic than neighboring Stokes (0% Hispanic). Simpson is less Hispanic than neighboring Grimesland (26% Hispanic), Greenville (5.5% Hispanic), Winterville (3% Hispanic), and Ayden (11.9% Hispanic).

Simpson's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Simpson, or 0.9% 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 North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Simpson ranks 721st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Simpson's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 4. Native American/Other residents' share of Simpson's population has increased from 0.0% to 0.9%.

Simpson is more Native American/Other than neighboring Greenville (0.4% Native American/Other), Winterville (0.1% Native American/Other), and Stokes (0% Native American/Other). Simpson is less Native American/Other than neighboring Grimesland (1.4% Native American/Other), and Ayden (1.2% Native American/Other).

Simpson's Multiracial Population

28 residents of Simpson, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Simpson is slightly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Simpson ranks 128th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Simpson's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 40.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Simpson's population has increased from 5.1% to 6.5%.

Simpson is more Multiracial than neighboring Grimesland (3.2% Multiracial), Greenville (3.3% Multiracial), Winterville (1.4% Multiracial), and Ayden (0.1% Multiracial). Simpson is less Multiracial than neighboring Stokes (14.8% 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.