Simpson, Kansas facts for kids
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Simpson, Kansas
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Location within Cloud County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| Counties | Mitchell, Cloud |
| Founded | 1871 |
| Incorporated | 1907 |
| Named for | Alfred Simpson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.26 sq mi (0.67 km2) |
| • Land | 0.26 sq mi (0.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,335 ft (407 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 82 |
| • Density | 315/sq mi (122.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67478
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-65650 |
| GNIS ID | 2395891 |
Simpson is a small city located in the state of Kansas, United States. It is found in both Cloud County and Mitchell County. In 2020, about 82 people lived there.
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A Look Back at Simpson's History
Simpson started out with a different name. It was first called Brittsville in 1871. This was when a special saw mill opened in the area. A saw mill is a place where logs are cut into lumber.
The town's name changed to Simpson in 1882. This new name honored Alfred Simpson, who owned some of the land when the town was founded. The first post office in Brittsville opened in 1874. It also changed its name to Simpson in April 1882.
Where is Simpson Located?
Simpson is a very small city in terms of its size. The United States Census Bureau says that the city covers about 0.25 square miles (0.67 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Who Lives in Simpson?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 211 | — | |
| 1920 | 295 | 39.8% | |
| 1930 | 273 | −7.5% | |
| 1940 | 235 | −13.9% | |
| 1950 | 234 | −0.4% | |
| 1960 | 154 | −34.2% | |
| 1970 | 131 | −14.9% | |
| 1980 | 123 | −6.1% | |
| 1990 | 107 | −13.0% | |
| 2000 | 114 | 6.5% | |
| 2010 | 86 | −24.6% | |
| 2020 | 82 | −4.7% | |
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The number of people living in Simpson has changed over the years. In 1910, there were 211 residents. By 2020, the population was 82.
Simpson's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 86 people living in Simpson. These people lived in 36 different homes. Most of these homes (26 of them) were families.
Most people living in Simpson were White (98.8%). About 21% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age of people in Simpson was about 45.5 years. Slightly more males lived in the city than females.
Education in Simpson
Students in Simpson attend schools that are part of the Beloit USD 273 public school district.
Years ago, Simpson had its own high school. The school's mascot was the Simpson Coyotes. However, this high school closed as part of a school unification plan. This means that students now go to schools in a nearby area.
