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Sims

Indiana · 164 residents · 0.292 sq mi
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Sims has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,639. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 55% since 2019. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 44% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
87% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
164
+55%since 2019
from 106 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
562 / sq mi
+55%since 2019
from 363 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
42.4
−15%since 2019
from 50.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
63139215291367201020202024Sims
202498
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,639
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $33,594 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2020
Per capita income
$20,141
−4%since 2019
from $20,919 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2019
from 20.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information39.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade34.8%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
86.8%
−13.2 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
13.2% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(106)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(143)
Black1.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(11)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score20.7%(34)
Diversity Score
21
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
33.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2019
from 37.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
34.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 35.8% in 2019
Female
65.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 64.2% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2019
from 16.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sims, Indiana?

Sims, Indiana has about 164 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sims, Indiana?

The typical household in Sims, Indiana earns about $32,639 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Sims, Indiana?

About 0.0% 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 0.0% 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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