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Simpson County

Government Contact Information

Simpson County Government

P.O. Box 367

Mendenhall , MS 39114-0367

Phone: (601) 847-1418

Population

Simpson County is located in south central Mississippi, approximately 55 miles southeast of the State Capital of Jackson and two hours north of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The population is 27,639. The County Seat is the Town of Mendenhall.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,529 km² (591 mi²).
1,525 km ² (589 mi²) of it is land and 5 km² (2 mi²) of it is water.
The total area is 0.30% water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 27,639 people, 10,076 households, and 7,385 families residing in the county.
The population density is 18/km² (47/mi²).
There are 11,307 housing units at an average density of 7/km² (19/mi²).
The racial makeup of the county is 64.39% White, 34.31% Black or African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.47% from other races, and 0.56% from two or more races. 1.15% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 10,076 households out of which 34.80% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.20% are married couples living together, 14.80% have a female householder with no husband present, and 26.70% are non-families. 24.00% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.10% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older.
The average household size is 2.65 and the average family size is 3.14.
In the county the population is spread out with 27.90% under the age of 18, 9.40% from 18 to 24, 27.50% from 25 to 44, 22.10% from 45 to 64, and 13.10% who are 65 years of age or older.
The median age is 35 years.
For every 100 females there are 94.40 males.
For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 90.40 males.
The median income for a household in the county is $28,343, and the median income for a family is $32,797.
Males have a median income of $27,197 versus $20,136 for females.
The per capita income for the county is $13,344.
21.60% of the population and 17.50% of families are below the poverty line.
Out of the total people living in poverty, 25.70% are under the age of 18 and 21.00% are 65 or older.

Town of Braxton

Government Contact Information

Town of Braxton

P.O. Box 27

Braxton, MS 39044

Phone: (601) 847-1879

Population

The town of Braxton is located in northwestern Simpson County and has a total population of 181.

Geography

Braxton is located at 32°1'26" North, 89°58'14" West (32.023985, -89.970679)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.6 km² (0.6 mi²). 1.6 km² (0.6 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 181 people, 74 households, and 44 families residing in the town
The population density is 116.5/km² (304.0/mi²).
There are 86 housing units at an average density of 55.3/km² (144.5/mi²).
The racial makeup of the village is 96.13% White, 3.31% African American, 0.55% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.00% from two or more races. 0.00% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 74 households out of which 27.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.6% are married couples living together, 9.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 39.2% are non-families.
35.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 18.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older.
The average household size is 2.45 and the average family size is 3.09.
The population is spread out with 27.1% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who are 65 years of age or older.
The median age is 36 years.
For every 100 females there are 86.6 males.
For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 80.8 males.
The median income for a household in the village is $26,250, and the median income for a family is $43,036.
Males have a median income of $37,500 versus $12,500 for females.
The per capita income for the town is $14,527.
17.0% of the population and 11.6% of families are below the poverty line.
Out of the total people living in poverty, 4.5% are under the age of 18 and 29.3% are 65 or older.

Town of D’Lo

Government Contact Information

Town of D'Lo

P.O. Box 100

D'Lo, MS 39062

Phone: (601) 847-1721

Population

The Town of D’Lo is located in the northwestern section of Simpson County and has a total population of 394.

Geography

D'Lo is located at 31°59'12" North, 89°54'4" West (31.986665, -89.901030)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.8 km² (0.7 mi²). 1.8 km² (0.7 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 394 people, 179 households, and 114 families residing in the town.
The population density is 220.5/km² (569.7/mi²).
There are 206 housing units at an average density of 115.3/km² (297.8/mi²).
The racial makeup of the town is 79.19% White, 19.54% African American, 0.51% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.25% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.51% from two or more races. 0.00% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 179 households out of which 24.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.3% are married couples living together, 10.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 35.8% are non-families. 34.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 19.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older.
The average household size is 2.20 and the average family size is 2.77.
In the town the population is spread out with 20.3% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 22.6% from 25 to 44, 27.9% from 45 to 64, and 19.5% who are 65 years of age or older.
The median age is 42 years.
For every 100 females there are 79.9 males.
For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 81.5 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $28,750, and the median income for a family is $33,125.
Males have a median income of $27,500 versus $21,731 for females.
The per capita income for the town is $15,469.
13.7% of the population and 11.7% of families are below the poverty line.
Out of the total people living in poverty, 15.6% are under the age of 18 and 17.6% are 65 or older.

The Town of Magee

Government Contact Information

Town of Magee

123 Main Ave. N.

Magee, MS 39111

Phone: (601) 849-3344

Population

The Town of Magee is located in southern Simpson County and has a total population of 4,200. Magee is the largest town in Simpson County.

Geography

Magee is located at 31°52'22" North, 89°44'1" West (31.872684, -89.733699)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 12.6 km² (4.9 mi²). 12.6 km² (4.9 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 4,200 people, 1,573 households, and 984 families residing in the city.
The population density is 332.3/km² (860.5/mi²).
There are 1,725 housing units at an average density of 136.5/km² (353.4/mi²).
The racial makeup of the city is 62.67% White, 33.88% African American, 0.07% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 2.31% from other races, and 0.81% from two or more races. 3.62% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 1,573 households out of which 29.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.6% are married couples living together, 18.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 37.4% are non-families. 33.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 14.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older.
The average household size is 2.37 and the average family size is 3.02.
In the city the population is spread out with 27.7% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.8% who are 65 years of age or older.
The median age is 34 years.
For every 100 females there are 93.5 males.
For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 83.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $20,779, and the median income for a family is $24,176.
Males have a median income of $23,690 versus $16,767 for females.
The per capita income for the city is $11,257. 28.4% of the population and 24.6% of families are below the poverty line.
Out of the total people living in poverty, 42.9% are under the age of 18 and 17.0% are 65 or older.

The Town of Mendenhall

Government Contact Information

Town of Mendenhall

P.O. Box 487

Mendenhall, MS 39114

Phone: (601) 847-1212

Population

Mendenhall is is located in central Simpson County and serves as the County Seat of Simpson County. The town has a total population of 2,555.

Geography

Mendenhall is located at 31°57'40" North, 89°52'3" West (31.961160, -89.867558)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 13.8 km² (5.3 mi²). 13.8 km² (5.3 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.37% water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 2,555 people, 938 households, and 666 families residing in the city.
The population density is 185.4/km² (480.4/mi²).
There are 1,039 housing units at an average density of 75.4/km² (195.4/mi²).
The racial makeup of the city is 71.23% White, 27.98% African American, 0.04% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.08% from other races, and 0.55% from two or more races. 1.02% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 938 households out of which 31.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% are married couples living together, 16.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 28.9% are non-families. 25.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 14.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older.
The average household size is 2.54 and the average family size is 3.04.
In the city the population is spread out with 25.7% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 18.3% who are 65 years of age or older.
The median age is 37 years.
For every 100 females there are 88.3 males.
For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 85.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $26,944, and the median income for a family is $32,656.
Males have a median income of $30,335 versus $17,328 for females.
The per capita income for the city is $14,340.
26.0% of the population and 23.6% of families are below the poverty line.
Out of the total people living in poverty, 36.3% are under the age of 18 and 12.9% are 65 or older.

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