| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| State | Indiana |
| County | Grant |
| Township | Sims |
| Area total | 2.58 km² |
| Area land | 2.58 km² |
| Area water | 0.00 km² |
| Population as of | 2020 |
| Population total | 164 |
| Population density | 63.46 km² |
| Coordinates | 40°29′58″N 85°51′24″W |
| Elevation | 860 ft |
| ZIP code | 46986 |
| FIPS code | 18-69894[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583470[2] |
| Unit pref | Imperial |
| Area total | 1.00 sq mi |
| Area land | 1.00 sq mi |
| Area water | 0.00 sq mi |
| Population density | 164.33 sq mi |
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.[3]
History
The community took its name from Sims Township.[4] A post office was established at Sims in 1881, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1992.[5]
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 sq mi (2.6 square kilometres), all of it land.[3]
References
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
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- ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Sims CDP, Indiana". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved December 5, 2016.[dead link]
- ^ 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...
- ^ "Grant County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 12 September 2014.