Census Bureau data for Simmesport town from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Simmesport town
- What is the median household income in Simmesport town?
- The median household income in Simmesport town is $26,250 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Simmesport town?
- The poverty rate in Simmesport town is 38.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Simmesport town?
- $60,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Simmesport town?
- The median gross rent in Simmesport town is $569 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Simmesport town residents have a college degree?
- 4.3% of adults in Simmesport town hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,455
Median Income
$26,250
Median Home Value
$60,100
Poverty Rate
38.8%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
9.5%
Median Age
43.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$9,130 (+53.3%)
Home Value:
+$7,300 (+13.8%)
Poverty Rate:
-14.8 pp (-27.6%)
Bachelor's+:
-0.9 pp (-17.3%)
Unemployment:
-1.8 pp (-15.9%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,455
Median Age
43.0
Female
59.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
White (non-Hisp.) 46.6%
Black 40.3%
Two or More 13.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$26,250
±$12,991
-$33,773 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$48,131
Median Family Income
$31,250
Poverty Rate
38.8%
+24.6 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
71.4%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
40.8%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
30.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
18.2%
$10–15k
18.1%
$15–25k
11.1%
$25–35k
9.4%
$35–50k
14.6%
$50–75k
10.1%
$75–100k
1.2%
$100–150k
10.2%
$200k+
7.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
709
Owner-Occupied
62.0%
Renter-Occupied
38.0%
Vacancy Rate
18.8%
Median Home Value
$60,100
-$148,600 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$569
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
34.6%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
80.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
25.2%
$50–100k
42.9%
$100–200k
19.9%
$200–300k
3.1%
$300–500k
3.9%
$500k–$1M
3.6%
$1M+
1.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
42.6%
$500–1k
49.5%
$1–1.5k
6.4%
$1.5–2k
1.6%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
23.6%
1 vehicle
29.7%
2 vehicles
30.0%
3+
16.7%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
63.8%
2–4 units
5.2%
20+ units
0.4%
Mobile home
15.1%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
2.4%
1970–1999
23.8%
2000–2009
0.7%
2010+
0.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
72.1%
Bachelor's or Higher
4.3%
-22.3 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
1.4%
Some College / Associate
13.0%
Less Than High School
13.0%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
45.4%
Unemployment Rate
9.5%
+3.2 pp vs. state
Work from Home
1.3%
Self-Employed
7.2%
Government Workers
17.9%
Private For-Profit
74.9%
Industry
Edu/Health
29.1%
Retail
19.2%
Finance
10.1%
Public Admin
8.2%
Prof. Services
7.2%
Arts/Entmt.
5.1%
Manufacturing
4.4%
Transportation
3.2%
Agriculture
2.7%
Wholesale
1.7%
Information
0.6%
Occupation
Food Prep
37.9%
Management
33.5%
Sales
14.5%
Construction
7.4%
Production
6.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
32.3 min
Drove Alone
79.2%
Carpool
9.3%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
1.3%
Walked
0.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
576
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
36.3%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
6.4%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
3.4%
5–9
7.8%
10–14
7.2%
15–19
7.5%
20–24
8.2%
25–34
8.1%
35–44
7.8%
45–54
12.1%
55–64
7.7%
65–74
9.0%
75–84
13.9%
85+
5.6%
Under 18: 24.3%
Working age (18–64): 75.7%
65 and over: 21.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.0%
Naturalized Citizen
—
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
5.7%
With a Disability
30.6%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
94.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
72.9%
Has a Computer
76.7%
Same House 1 Year Ago
84.3%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023