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 $39,187 with a poverty rate of 50.73%. The median age in Simmesport is 47.2 years: 40 years for males, and 48.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Simmesport was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 674 | 51.53% |
| White | 584 | 44.65% |
| Two or more races | 50 | 3.82% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 581 | 2.13 | 59.6 | 40.4 |
| Non Family | 279 | 1.07 | 52 | 48 |
| Married | 202 | 2.84 | 82.2 | 17.8 |
| Female | 100 | 3.65 | 35 | 65 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.13
Average Household Size
59.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 149 | 16.97% |
| Associates Degree | 51 | 5.81% |
| Bachelors Degree | 27 | 3.08% |
| Graduate Degree | 9 | 1.03% |
| High School Graduate | 433 | 49.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 91 | 10.36% |
| Some College | 118 | 13.44% |
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 | 467 | 364 | 30 |
| Black | 393 | 259 | 6 |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 15 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 8 | 8 | 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 6.42%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $19,726 | $0 | $19,604 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $24,630 | $0 | $21,250 |
| Some College | $28,750 | $0 | $25,288 |
$24,630
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$21,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.56% of Simmesport residents speak only English, while 5.44% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 5.44% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 659 | 416 | 63.13% |
| White | 529 | 166 | 31.38% |
| Multiple | 50 | 46 | 92% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 4 | 50% |
50.73%
Overall Poverty Rate
50.71%
Male Poverty Rate
50.74%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Simmesport is Multiple, with 92% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Simmesport is White, with 31.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 18.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.82%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 54.26%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 57.64% |
| High School | 38.11% |
| Some College | 23.03% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 22.22% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 28.87% |
| Male Unemployed | 26.09% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $29,706 | $57,966 |
| Households | $19,592 | $39,187 |
| Married Families | $60,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $12,356 | $17,898 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.1%
Male Marriage Rate
42.3%
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
62
Number of Veterans
62
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 59 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 56 |
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 50 | 10.33% |
| White | 9 | 1.78% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 16.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
45.16%
Veteran Poverty Rate
77.42%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
42.5%
Labor Force Participation
39.4%
Employment Rate
7.3%
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
95.34%
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 95.34% 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% |