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Simpson County, MS
4 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Simpson County, Mississippi.
Population
25,691
Land area
589sq mi
People per sq mi
44
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Simpson County
Simpson County at a glance
- Simpson County is 31% less dense than Mississippi as a whole.
- The median household income is $56,381, close to the Mississippi median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $122,200 (28% below Mississippi) and median rent is $852 a month.
- Its largest cities are Magee (3,943), Mendenhall (2,103) and D'Lo (443).
Local data for Simpson County, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Simpson County, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,381
Poverty rate
20.0%
Median home value
$122,200
Prices -4.0% in a year
Median rent
$852/mo
Homeownership
81.4%
Bachelor's or higher
16.7%
Median age
40.6
Average commute
31.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,720), German Americans (660), Italian Americans (460).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$38,735
7,110 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,041
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$174M
FY 2026, $6,706 per person
PPP loans
$22.5M
643 loans, 2,784 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$37.7K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Simpson County, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.6%
- Carpooled12.6%
- Public transit1.4%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.5%
- Worked from home3.2%
Average one-way commute: 31.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Simpson County, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
519
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
68
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 38°F
57.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Simpson County, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.2%
U.S. 33.3% +6.9 pts
Diabetes
16.2%
U.S. 12.1% +4.1 pts
Smoking
18.1%
U.S. 12.8% +5.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.9%
U.S. 11.1% +0.8 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Simpson County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Simpson County, MS?
- Magee is the largest city or town in Simpson County, with about 3,943 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Simpson County?
- Simpson County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 39044, 39062, 39082, 39114, 39140.
- What is the population of Simpson County, MS?
- About 25,691 people live in Simpson County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Simpson County?
- Simpson County borders Hinds County, Rankin County, Copiah County, Covington County, Smith County, Lawrence County, Jefferson Davis County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023