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Simms

Oklahoma · 261 residents · 14.097 sq mi
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Simms has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $69,750. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $150,200. With a median age of 51.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 30% more than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 131%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
261
−12%since 2000
from 295 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
19 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 21 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.5
+43%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2182973764555342000201020202024Simms
2024463
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,750
+123%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,804 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,156
+171%since 2000
from $8,529 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.1%
+34.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.5%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade16%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,200
+131%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
91.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
9.0% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+4%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.5%(150)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(5)
Asian0.8%(2)
Other42.9%(112)
Diversity Score64.9%(169)
Diversity Score
65
+662%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.8%
+27.6 ptssince 2000
from 59.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
−21%since 2000
from 37.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.3%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
29.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 34.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.7%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.3%
−61.6 ptssince 2013
from 78.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Simms, Oklahoma?

Simms, Oklahoma has about 261 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Simms, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Simms, Oklahoma earns about $69,750 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 $150,200.

How educated are people in Simms, Oklahoma?

About 20.2% 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 12.5% of people in Simms, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

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