Simpson County, MS — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$54,111
Per Capita Income
$29,599
Poverty Rate
19.4%
SNAP Recipients
12.7%
Gini Index
0.471
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K18.1%
$25K–$50K26.9%
$50K–$75K21.3%
$75K–$100K11.4%
$100K–$150K11.6%
$150K–$200K4.2%
$200K+6.6%
The median household income in Simpson County, MS is $54,111 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $29,599. 19.4% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 12.7% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.471 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).