Population 158 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Simpson
Household size in Simpson
| Period | Simpson | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.62 | 2.41 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.59 | 2.45 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.46 | 2.44 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.45 | 2.44 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.17 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
The average household in Simpson has 2.45 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. That is in line with the rest of Montana. Household size has dropped from 2.62 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Simpson
| Period | Simpson | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.8 | 39.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.5 | 40.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.6 | 41.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.8 | 41.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.0 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
Simpson skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.8, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Simpson
| Period | Simpson | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 9.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 9.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 8.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.9% | 8.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in Simpson (9.9%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. Even so, single parents are more common here than in Montana overall (8.8%).
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Simpson
Renters in Simpson
| Period | Simpson | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.0% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.2% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.7% | 31.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.0% | 30.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | −0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Simpson is largely a place of homeowners: only 18.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 62.4% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Simpson
| Period | Simpson | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.5% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.1% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 22.1% | 14.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.9% | 12.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −10.6 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Simpson: 23.9% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Simpson
| Period | Simpson | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1959 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1966 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1974 | 1978 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1965 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +7 | +6 |
Simpson is a place of older homes: half were built before 1965, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Simpson
| Period | Simpson | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $521 | $703 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $653 | $775 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $576 | $870 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $735 | $1,189 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$214 | +$487 | +$606 |
Rent in Simpson runs $735 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent takes 17.9% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Simpson
Bachelor's degrees in Simpson
| Period | Simpson | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.2% | 28.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.4% | 29.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.7% | 32.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.2% | 35.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.0 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Simpson: 24.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Simpson
| Period | Simpson | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.4% | 91.2% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.1% | 92.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.8% | 93.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.9% | 94.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Simpson is a bit above the national rate: 91.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Still, the rate is lower than in Montana overall (94.6%).
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Simpson
| Period | Simpson | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.0% | 5.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 0.9% | 6.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.8% | 4.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.3% | 3.7% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Simpson has been strong: just 2.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Simpson compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simpson | 2.45 | 46.8 | 9.9% | 18.0% | 23.9% | 1965 | $735 | 24.2% | 91.9% | 2.3% |
| Gildford | 2.54 | 45.7 | 10.7% | 21.5% | 21.9% | 1956 | $645 | 25.6% | 91.7% | 1.7% |
| Kremlin | 2.69 | 42.3 | 13.3% | 26.4% | 20.6% | 1962 | $628 | 24.6% | 91.2% | 4.1% |
| Hingham | 2.54 | 45.6 | 10.7% | 21.7% | 21.8% | 1955 | $640 | 25.7% | 91.7% | 1.7% |
| Rudyard | 2.54 | 45.2 | 10.9% | 22.0% | 21.4% | 1955 | $635 | 25.5% | 91.2% | 1.6% |
| Havre | 2.46 | 36.1 | 13.1% | 32.2% | 15.2% | 1971 | $942 | 24.4% | 90.4% | 3.2% |
| Lohman | 2.63 | 40.4 | 6.0% | 25.7% | 25.5% | 1963 | $953 | 29.8% | 94.5% | 1.4% |
| Inverness | 2.54 | 45.6 | 10.7% | 21.7% | 21.8% | 1955 | $640 | 25.7% | 91.7% | 1.7% |
| Joplin | 2.49 | 37.5 | 13.6% | 28.9% | 14.3% | 1964 | $573 | 22.9% | 81.3% | 0.2% |
| Rocky Boy | 3.12 | 34.8 | 22.7% | 43.0% | 16.7% | 1981 | $567 | 20.0% | 87.6% | 7.0% |
| Box Elder | 3.46 | 30.4 | 30.8% | 63.4% | 12.2% | 1984 | $411 | 17.4% | 83.4% | 6.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Simpson. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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