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Sims

Illinois · 252 residents · 1.182 sq mi
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Sims has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,500. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $29,400. With a median age of 43.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 33% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
252
−8%since 2000
from 273 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
213 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 231 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.7
+35%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
971742523294061990201020202024Sims
2024123
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,500
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,083 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,881
+37%since 2000
from $10,870 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
−20.0 ptssince 2000
from 31.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.306
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade38.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$29,400
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$381
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
23.2%
−61.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
15.2% rent
Vacancy rate
14.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.8
−32%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(268)
Black1.5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.5%(12)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(249)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.8%(10)
Diversity Score10.8%(27)
Diversity Score
11
+138%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.5%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+43%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.3%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
7.5%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.7%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
Female
44.3%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.3%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sims, Illinois?

Sims, Illinois has about 252 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sims, Illinois?

The typical household in Sims, Illinois earns about $37,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sims, Illinois expensive?

In Sims, Illinois, the median home is worth about $29,400, and the typical rent is about $381 a month.

How educated are people in Sims, Illinois?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Sims, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sims, Illinois?

About 11.1% of people in Sims, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sims, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Sims, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 112 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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