Simpson County, Mississippi
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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.[1] The county seat is Mendenhall.[2] The county is named for Josiah Simpson (1787-1817),[3] a territorial judge who also served as a delegate to Mississippi's Constitutional Convention.[4]
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Simpson County | |
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Coordinates: 31°55′N 89°55′W | |
Country | United States |
State | Mississippi |
Founded | 1824 |
Named for | Josiah Simpson |
Seat | Mendenhall |
Largest city | Magee |
Area | |
• Total | 590 sq mi (1,500 km2) |
• Land | 589 sq mi (1,530 km2) |
• Water | 1.3 sq mi (3 km2) 0.2% |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 25,949 |
• Density | 44/sq mi (17/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
Congressional district | 3rd |
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Simpson County is part of the Jackson, MS Metropolitan Statistical Area.