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Simms

Oklahoma · 463 residents · 14.097 sq mi
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Simms has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $79,417. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 57% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $120,700. With a median age of 61.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 61.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
463
+57%since 2000
from 295 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
33 / sq mi
+57%since 2000
from 21 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
61.7
+71%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
2182973764555342000201020202024Simms
2024463
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,417
+110%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,804 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,351
+256%since 2000
from $8,529 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
75.3%
+67.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.9%
−9.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.174
−42%since 2010
from 0.299 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information26%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade20.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,700
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
98.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
1.8% rent
Vacancy rate
5.8%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
3.1%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.5
−27%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
93
RELATED:See current rent listings in Simms on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic55.9%(165)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(5)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.5%(25)
2024
White, non-Hispanic61.3%(284)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other38.7%(179)
Diversity Score59.3%(274)
Diversity Score
59
+597%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.2%
+27.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.5%
+33.4 ptssince 2000
from 59.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
44.2 min
+17%since 2000
from 37.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.8%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
31.3%
+31.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
25.4%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 34.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.8%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
45.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.6%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
51.8%
+20.7 ptssince 2012
from 31.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.9%
−72.0 ptssince 2013
from 78.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
32.2%
−34.8 ptssince 2017
from 67.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Simms, Oklahoma?

Simms, Oklahoma has about 463 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Simms, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Simms, Oklahoma earns about $79,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Simms, Oklahoma expensive?

In Simms, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $120,700.

How educated are people in Simms, Oklahoma?

About 30.2% of adults age 25 and over in Simms, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Simms, Oklahoma?

About 11.9% of people in Simms, Oklahoma 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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