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Sims

Indiana · 156 residents · 0.292 sq mi
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Sims has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,375. Population has fallen 24% since 2011, a loss of 48 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $68,600. With a median age of 49.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
156
−24%vs 2011
vs 204 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
534 / sq mi
−24%vs 2011
vs 699 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
49.0
+12%vs 2011
vs 43.7 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
63139215291367201020202024Sims
202498
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,375
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $42,083 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2020
Per capita income
$18,087
−5%vs 2011
vs $19,071 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.5%
+3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.5% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.6%
+3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.3% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.285
−4%vs 2011
vs 0.296 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade13.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,600
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $68,100 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
51.5%
−48.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
19.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.9%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.5% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
1.3
−17%vs 2011
vs 1.6 in 2011
2010 – 2019
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(204)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(147)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(7)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.3%(19)
Diversity Score
12
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.9%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.5% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
−2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 93.3% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.5% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.5 min
+5%vs 2011
vs 14.7 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.9%
+3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 70.8% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
26.1%
−3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 29.2% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.6%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.5% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.9%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 36.8% in 2011
Female
62.1%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 63.2% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.8%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.7% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sims, Indiana?

Sims, Indiana has about 156 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sims, Indiana?

The typical household in Sims, Indiana earns about $51,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sims, Indiana expensive?

In Sims, Indiana, the median home is worth about $68,600.

How educated are people in Sims, Indiana?

About 2.9% of adults age 25 and over in Sims, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sims, Indiana?

About 12.6% of people in Sims, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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