Simpson, PA Demographics

A map of Simpson's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,370	1,190	92.9%	89.1%
Hispanic	47	68	3.2%	5.1%
Multiracial	35	56	2.4%	4.2%
Asian	23	5	1.6%	0.4%
Black	0	7	0.0%	0.5%
Native American/Other	0	10	0.0%	0.7%

Simpson, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 1,475, a large increase from the 1,336 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.9% White, 3.2% Hispanic, 2.4% Multiracial, 1.6% Asian, 0.0% Black, 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 Pennsylvania 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 20.2% in 2020 and 13.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Simpson is ranked the 797th most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 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 833rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Simpson's White Population

1,370 residents of Simpson, or 92.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Simpson is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Simpson ranks 1123rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Simpson's White population has grown by an estimated 15.1%. White residents' share of Simpson's population has increased from 89.1% to 92.9%.

Simpson is more White than neighboring Carbondale (80.2% White), Forest City (88.8% White), Mayfield (84.3% White), and Waymart (87.4% White). Simpson is less White than neighboring Vandling (93.4% 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 considerably lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Simpson ranks 1234th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 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 0.5% to 0.0%.

Simpson is less Black than neighboring Carbondale (2.2% Black), Forest City (0.3% Black), and Waymart (2% Black).

Simpson's Asian Population

23 residents of Simpson, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Simpson is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Simpson ranks 1086th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Simpson's Asian population has grown by an estimated 360.0%. Asian residents' share of Simpson's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.6%.

Simpson is more Asian than neighboring Carbondale (0% Asian), Vandling (0% Asian), Forest City (0% Asian), Mayfield (0.2% Asian), and Waymart (0.4% Asian).

Simpson's Hispanic Population

47 residents of Simpson, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Simpson is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Simpson ranks 447th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Simpson's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 30.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Simpson's population has decreased from 5.1% to 3.2%.

Simpson is more Hispanic than neighboring Vandling (2.4% Hispanic), and Mayfield (2.8% Hispanic). Simpson is less Hispanic than neighboring Carbondale (10.9% Hispanic), Forest City (7.2% Hispanic), and Waymart (7.8% 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 Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Simpson ranks 345th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 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 0.7% to 0.0%.

Simpson is less Native American/Other than neighboring Carbondale (0.4% Native American/Other), Forest City (0.2% Native American/Other), and Mayfield (0.1% Native American/Other).

Simpson's Multiracial Population

35 residents of Simpson, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Simpson is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Simpson ranks 529th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Simpson's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 37.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Simpson's population has decreased from 4.2% to 2.4%.

Simpson is more Multiracial than neighboring Waymart (2.3% Multiracial). Simpson is less Multiracial than neighboring Carbondale (6.3% Multiracial), Vandling (4.3% Multiracial), Forest City (3.4% Multiracial), and Mayfield (12.7% 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.