Sims, Indiana
Sims, Indiana | |
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| Location of Sims in Grant County, Indiana. Location of Sims in Grant County, Indiana. | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Grant |
| Township | Sims |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.00 sq mi (2.58 km2) |
| • Land | 1.00 sq mi (2.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 860 ft (260 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 164 |
| • Density | 164.4/sq mi (63.46/km2) |
| ZIP code | 46986 |
| FIPS code | 18-69894[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583470[2] |
Sims is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Sims Township, Grant County, Indiana. In 2010 it had a population of 156, and an increase to 164 in 2020.[4]
History
[edit | edit source]The community took its name from Sims Township.[5] A post office was established at Sims in 1881, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1992.[6]
Geography
[edit | edit source]Sims is located near the western border of Grant County. It is 2 miles (3 km) west of Swayzee and 13 miles (21 km) southwest of Marion, the county seat. A rail line operated by the Central Railroad Company of Indianapolis passes along the north side of town.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Sims CDP has a total area of 1.0 square mile (2.6 km2), all of it land.[4]
Demographics
[edit | edit source]| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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| 2020 | 164 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[7] | |||
References
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