Sims, Indiana

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]

Sims, Indiana
Census-designated place
Location of Sims in Grant County, Indiana.
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Coordinates: 40°29′58″N 85°51′24″W
Country	United States
State	Indiana
County	Grant
Township	Sims
Area [1]
• Total	1.00 sq mi (2.58 km2)
• Land	1.00 sq mi (2.58 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [2]	860 ft (260 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	164
• Density	164.33/sq mi (63.46/km2)
ZIP code	46986
FIPS code	18-69894[3]
GNIS feature ID	2583470[2]

History

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

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

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
2020	164		—
U.S. Decennial Census[7]