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Simpson, PA
Census-designated place in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.
Population
1,475
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,670
ZIP codes
0
Simpson and its ZIP codes
Simpson at a glance
- Simpson is about 5.7 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $52,875 a year, 32% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $158,000 (38% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,002 a month.
Local data for Simpson, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Simpson, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,875
Poverty rate
9.2%
Median home value
$158,000
Median rent
$1,002/mo
Homeownership
74.1%
Bachelor's or higher
18.2%
Median age
42.3
Average commute
23.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (337), German Americans (197), Polish Americans (191).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lackawanna County. PPP loans are for Simpson.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,423
98,798 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,756
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.7B
FY 2026, $7,669 per person
How people get to work
Simpson, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.7%
- Carpooled13.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.9%
Average one-way commute: 23.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Simpson, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
534
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
878
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / 12°F
51.4 inches of rain a year
Cities near Simpson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CarbondaleCity | 2.1 mi | 3.2 |
| VandlingBorough | 2.5 mi | 1.3 |
| WaymartBorough | 4 mi | 2.7 |
| Forest CityBorough | 4.4 mi | 0.9 |
| MayfieldBorough | 4.5 mi | 2.4 |
| BrowndaleCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 0.6 |
| JermynBorough | 5.7 mi | 0.8 |
| ArchbaldBorough | 6.9 mi | 17.1 |
| PromptonBorough | 7.9 mi | 1.5 |
| Union DaleBorough | 8.4 mi | 2.4 |
| BlakelyBorough | 9.7 mi | 3.8 |
| JessupBorough | 10 mi | 6.7 |
| BethanyBorough | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| OlyphantBorough | 11 mi | 5.4 |
| Dickson CityBorough | 12 mi | 4.8 |
| HonesdaleBorough | 12 mi | 3.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Simpson, PA in?
- Simpson is in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Simpson, PA?
- About 1,475 people live in Simpson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Simpson?
- Nearby places include Carbondale (2.1 mi), Vandling (2.5 mi), Waymart (4 mi), Forest City (4.4 mi), Mayfield (4.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023