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Simpson, Illinois

Village in Johnson County, Illinois · ZIP 62985

  • Johnson County
  • Census data · ACS 2019-2023
  • 44 (2024 estimate)Population
  • 15Households
  • $80,000Median home value
  • 1ZIP codes

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Population, 2000 to 2020−18.5%
4050602000: 5420002010: 6020102020: 4420205444
Population of Simpson at each census
CensusPopulation
200054
201060
202044

As counted at each census, within the boundaries the area had then; the current estimate is in the glance card.

Sources: Census 2000 Summary File 1: total population, place level, state 17, retrieved November 14, 2026; Census 2010 Summary File 1: total population, place level, state 17, retrieved November 14, 2026; Census 2020 Redistricting Data (P.L. 94-171): total population, place level, state 17, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Household income in Simpson
Under $50k60%
$50k to $100k13.4%
$100k to $150k20%
$150k to $200k0%
$200k and over6.7%

Share of households by income, American Community Survey 5-year 2019-2023, table S1901.

Source: American Community Survey 5-year subject table S1901 (household income) 2019–2023, place level, state 17, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Housing tenure in Simpson
Owner occupied
12 units
Renter occupied
3 units
Vacancy rate
31.8%

Occupied housing units by tenure and the share of all units vacant, American Community Survey 5-year 2019-2023, table DP04.

Source: American Community Survey 5-year data profile 2019–2023, place level, state 17, retrieved November 14, 2026.

Simpson compared with its county and state
Simpson compared with its county and state, American Community Survey 2019-2023
MeasureSimpsonJohnson CountyIllinois
Population5613,35012,692,653
Median household incomeNot available$65,203$81,702
Median age36.542.738.9
Median home value$80,000$148,200$250,500
Bachelor’s degree or higher29.3%18.8%37.2%
Foreign-born residents0.0%0.9%14.4%
Owner-occupied homes80.0%84.7%66.8%
Mean commute to work27.1 minutes27.1 minutes28.1 minutes

Source: American Community Survey 5-year data profile 2019–2023, place level, state 17, retrieved November 14, 2026.

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