Simpson, Kansas

Simpson is a city in Cloud and Mitchell counties in Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, 82 people lived there.

 History 
Simpson was first called Brittsville. It had started in 1871 when a mill opened at the site. The present name was adopted in 1882 in honor of Alfred Simpson, an original landowner.

The first post office at Brittsville was created in June 1874. It was renamed Simpson in April 1882.

 Geography 
Simpson is at  (39.384460, -97.932291).

According to the United States Census Bureau says that the city has a total area of . All of it is land.

 Demographics 

 2020 census 
As of the 2020 census, there were 82 people, 32 households, and 22 families living in the city. Of the households, 87.5% owned their home and 12.5% rented their home.

The median age was 32.5 years. Of the people, 93.9% were White, 3.7% were from some other race, and 2.4% were two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.7% of the people.

 2010 census 
As of the 2010 census says that there were 86 people, 36 households, and 26 families living in the city.

 Education 
Simpson is served by USD 273 Beloit.

Simpson schools were closed through school unification. The Simpson High School mascot was Simpson Coyotes."Simpson Gets Past Ada", The Salina Journal, 7 March 1954, p.20.

 References 

 Other websites 
City
 Simpson - Directory of Public Officials
Historical
 Historic Images  - Wichita State University Libraries
Schools
 USD 273, local school district
Maps
 Simpson City Map , KDOT

Category:Cities in Cloud County, Kansas
Category:Cities in Mitchell County, Kansas