Simmesport is a town located in Avoyelles Parish Louisiana. Simmesport has a 2024 population of 1,398. Simmesport is currently declining at a rate of -1.2% annually and its population has decreased by -4.51% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,464 in 2020.
The average household income in Simmesport is $48,972 with a poverty rate of 46.62%. The median age in Simmesport is 43.9 years: 39.3 years for males, and 46.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Simmesport was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 678 | 46.6% |
| Black or African American | 587 | 40.34% |
| Two or more races | 190 | 13.06% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 576 | 2.41 | 62 | 38 |
| Non Family | 233 | 1.11 | 55.4 | 44.6 |
| Married | 209 | 3.05 | 89 | 11 |
| Female | 134 | 3.69 | 31.3 | 68.7 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.25
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
62.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 143 | 14.94% |
| Associates Degree | 52 | 5.43% |
| Bachelors Degree | 28 | 2.93% |
| Graduate Degree | 13 | 1.36% |
| High School Graduate | 473 | 49.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 124 | 12.96% |
| Some College | 124 | 12.96% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 511 | 364 | 28 |
| Black | 358 | 246 | 9 |
| 2+ Races | 88 | 80 | 4 |
| Hispanic | 71 | 71 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 5.48%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $18,993 | $29,063 | $18,819 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,893 | $35,750 | $15,625 |
| Overall | $25,795 | $0 | $19,479 |
| Some College | $29,286 | $0 | $26,538 |
$25,795
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$19,479
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.8% of Simmesport residents speak only English, while 5.2% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 5.2% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 565 | 318 | 56.28% |
| Multiple | 190 | 179 | 94.21% |
| White | 635 | 151 | 23.78% |
| Hispanic | 145 | 138 | 95.17% |
46.62%
Overall Poverty Rate
42.09%
Male Poverty Rate
49.82%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Simmesport is Hispanic, with 95.17% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Simmesport is White, with 23.78% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 14.01%. Among those working part-time, it was 51.57%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 45.23%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 48.02% |
| High School | 41.94% |
| Some College | 20.93% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 13.51% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 30.94% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $31,250 | $65,784 |
| Households | $26,250 | $48,972 |
| Married Families | $69,688 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,229 | $23,094 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.3%
Male Marriage Rate
39.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
63
Number of Veterans
63
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 58 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Second Gulf War | 2 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 54 |
| 75+ | 4 |
| 55 to 64 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 2 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 50 | 11.93% |
| White | 13 | 2.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
47.62%
Veteran Poverty Rate
82.54%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45.4%
Labor Force Participation
41.1%
Employment Rate
9.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
97.39%
Born in Simmesport
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Simmesport residents were born in the United States, with 97.39% having been born in Louisiana. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,317 | -16 | -1.2% |
| 2028 | 1,333 | -16 | -1.19% |
| 2027 | 1,349 | -17 | -1.24% |
| 2026 | 1,366 | -16 | -1.16% |
| 2025 | 1,382 | -16 | -1.14% |
| 2024 | 1,398 | -17 | -1.2% |
| 2023 | 1,415 | -12 | -0.84% |
| 2022 | 1,427 | -21 | -1.45% |
| 2021 | 1,448 | -16 | -1.09% |
| 2020 | 1,464 | -578 | -28.31% |
| 2019 | 2,042 | -15 | -0.73% |
| 2018 | 2,057 | -23 | -1.11% |
| 2017 | 2,080 | -11 | -0.53% |
| 2016 | 2,091 | -4 | -0.19% |
| 2015 | 2,095 | -9 | -0.43% |
| 2014 | 2,104 | -10 | -0.47% |
| 2013 | 2,114 | -17 | -0.8% |
| 2012 | 2,131 | -13 | -0.61% |
| 2011 | 2,144 | -17 | -0.79% |
| 2010 | 2,161 | 0 | 0% |