Simpson, Louisiana facts for kids
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Simpson, Louisiana
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Location of Simpson in Vernon Parish, Louisiana.
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Location of Louisiana in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Vernon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.17 sq mi (21.15 km2) |
| • Land | 8.12 sq mi (21.03 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km2) |
| Elevation | 259 ft (79 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 585 |
| • Density | 72.03/sq mi (27.81/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 337 |
| FIPS code | 22-70595 |
Simpson is a small village located in Vernon Parish, Louisiana, in the United States. In 2010, about 638 people lived there. It is part of the larger Fort Johnson South area. The village has its own local government, led by a mayor and a police chief.
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Geography of Simpson
Simpson is found at the coordinates 31.256010 degrees North and 93.018519 degrees West. This tells us its exact spot on a map.
The United States Census Bureau says that the village covers a total area of about 6.2 square miles (16 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part (about 0.16%) being water.
Simpson's Climate
The weather in Simpson is known for its hot and humid summers. Winters are usually mild, meaning they are not too cold. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, you might see it marked as "Cfa." This climate means there's plenty of rain throughout the year.
People of Simpson (Demographics)
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 491 | — | |
| 1980 | 534 | 8.8% | |
| 1990 | 536 | 0.4% | |
| 2000 | 583 | 8.8% | |
| 2010 | 638 | 9.4% | |
| 2020 | 585 | −8.3% | |
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The study of people in a place, like their numbers and characteristics, is called demographics. According to the census from the year 2000, there were 583 people living in Simpson. These people made up 234 households and 175 families.
The population density was about 93.9 people for every square mile. There were 267 homes available, with about 43.0 homes per square mile. Most of the people living in the village were White (94.34%). There were also some African American (0.69%) and Native American (4.63%) residents. A small number of people (0.34%) identified with two or more races. About 1.54% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Out of the 234 households, about 35% had children under 18 living there. Most households (63.2%) were married couples living together. About 9.4% of households had a female head with no husband present. Around 25.2% were not families.
The average household had about 2.49 people. The average family had about 2.94 people. About 23.9% of all households were made up of just one person. About 11.1% of these single-person households had someone aged 65 or older living alone.
The people in Simpson were spread out by age. About 25.6% were under 18 years old. About 6.5% were between 18 and 24. The largest group, 30.2%, was between 25 and 44 years old. People aged 45 to 64 made up 26.2% of the population. Finally, 11.5% were 65 years or older. The average age in the village was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were about 97 males.
See also
In Spanish: Simpson (Luisiana) para niños
