Simpson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. Its western border is formed by the Pearl River, an important transportation route in the 19th century. As of the 2020 census, the population was 25,949. The county seat is Mendenhall. The county is named for Josiah Simpson (1787-1817), a territorial judge who also served as a delegate to Mississippi’s Constitutional Convention.
Simpson County is part of the Jackson, MS Metropolitan Statistical Area.
| Name: | Simpson County |
|---|---|
| FIPS code: | 28-127 |
| State: | Mississippi |
| Founded: | 1824 |
| Named for: | Josiah Simpson |
| Seat: | Mendenhall |
| Largest city: | Magee |
| Total Area: | 590 sq mi (1,500 km²) |
| Land Area: | 589 sq mi (1,530 km²) |
| Total Population: | 25,949 |
| Population Density: | 44/sq mi (17/km²) |
| Time zone: | UTC−6 (Central) |
| Summer Time Zone (DST): | UTC−5 (CDT) |
Simpson County location map. Where is Simpson County?
Simpson County Road Map
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 590 square miles (1,500 km), of which 589 square miles (1,530 km) is land and 1.3 square miles (3.4 km) (0.2%) is water.
Major highways
- U.S. Highway 49
- Mississippi Highway 13
- Mississippi Highway 28
- Mississippi Highway 43
- Mississippi Highway 149
Adjacent counties
- Rankin County (north)
- Smith County (east)
- Covington County (southeast)
- Jefferson Davis County (south)
- Lawrence County (southwest)
- Copiah County (west)
Simpson County Topographic Map
Simpson County Satellite Map
Simpson County Outline Map
