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Simms

Oklahoma · 325 residents · 14.097 sq mi
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Simms has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,583. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $50,800. At a median age of 32.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
325
+10%since 2000
from 295 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
23 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 21 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.9
−9%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
2182973764555342000201020202024Simms
2024463
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,583
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,804 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,258
+67%since 2000
from $8,529 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.299
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade21.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade18.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,800
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
27.3%
−64.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
11.6% rent
Vacancy rate
21.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
8.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
−29%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic55.9%(165)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(5)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.5%(25)
2010
White, non-Hispanic64.3%(209)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other20.5%(67)
Diversity Score48.6%(158)
Diversity Score
49
+472%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.3%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 59.2% 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
35.4 min
−6%since 2000
from 37.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
10.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
54.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.6%
−45.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Simms, Oklahoma?

Simms, Oklahoma has about 325 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Simms, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Simms, Oklahoma earns about $34,583 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 $50,800.

How educated are people in Simms, Oklahoma?

About 4.0% 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 22.3% 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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