Simpson County, Mississippi

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 2010 census, the population was 27,503. The county seat is Mendenhall. The county is named for judge Josiah Simpson.Simpson County is part of the Jackson, MS Metropolitan Statistical Area.Spencer Myrick, a member of both houses of the Louisiana State Legislature, and his brother, Bill, a Country music figure in Odessa, Texas, were born in Simpson County. They were reared in West Carroll Parish in northeastern Louisiana.GeographyAccording to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of, of which is land and (0.2%) is water.Major highways 20px U.S. Highway 49 20px Mississippi Highway 13 20px Mississippi Highway 28 20px Mississippi Highway 43 20px Mississippi Highway 149