Sims is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Sims Township, Grant County, Indiana. In 2010 it had a population of 156.[4]

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
CensusPop.Note
2020164
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

References

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sims, Indiana
  3. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ a b "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Sims CDP, Indiana". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved December 5, 2016.[dead link]
  5. ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 302. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...named for Sims Township, in which it is located...
  6. ^ "Grant County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 12, 2014.
  7. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.


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