Simpson, North Carolina facts for kids
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Simpson, North Carolina
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Village
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Location of Simpson, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Pitt |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.37 sq mi (0.96 km2) |
| • Land | 0.37 sq mi (0.96 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 390 |
| • Density | 1,056.91/sq mi (408.05/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
27879
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| Area code(s) | 252 |
| FIPS code | 37-62040 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407548 |
Simpson is a small village located in Pitt County, North Carolina, United States. It's a quiet place that is part of the larger Greenville Metropolitan Area. In 2010, about 416 people lived here. By 2020, the population was 390.
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Where is Simpson Located?
Simpson is a small village. It covers an area of about 0.4 square miles (1.0 square kilometer). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Who Lives in Simpson?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 209 | — | |
| 1980 | 407 | — | |
| 1990 | 410 | 0.7% | |
| 2000 | 464 | 13.2% | |
| 2010 | 416 | −10.3% | |
| 2020 | 390 | −6.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Let's look at how many people have lived in Simpson over the years:
- In 1930, there were 209 people.
- By 1980, the number grew to 407.
- In 2000, the population reached 464.
- In 2010, it was 416 people.
- The most recent count in 2020 showed 390 people living in the village.
Families and Households
In 2000, there were 189 households in Simpson. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these, 131 were families.
- About 26.5% of households had children under 18 living with them.
- Many households (51.3%) were married couples living together.
- About 14.8% had a female head of the household without a husband present.
- Roughly 28% of households were individuals living alone.
- About 14.3% of homes had someone 65 years or older living by themselves.
Age Groups in Simpson
The people in Simpson come from all age groups. In 2000:
- About 22.8% of the population was under 18 years old.
- Around 7.1% were young adults aged 18 to 24.
- The largest group, 29.3%, was between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 26.5% were aged 45 to 64.
- And 14.2% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in Simpson was 39 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Simpson (Carolina del Norte) para niños
