Sims, North Carolina
Sims: human settlement in Wilson County, North Carolina, United States of America
About
Sims is a city located in the county of Wilson in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 282 and a population density of 623 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 286 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Sims
| Population | 286 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| County | Wilson County |
| Postal code | 27880 |
| Phone Area Codes | 252 |
| Area | 0.45 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.7610,-78.0589 |
| Altitude | 197 feet / 60 meters |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 08:30:04 (23rd April 2026) |
| Density | 632 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 1.4% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 85℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Sims is located at 35°45'40"N 78°3'32"W (35.7609900, -78.0588800).
Sims map
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Demographics
The population of Sims increased by 1.4% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 282 | - | census |
| 2011 | 281 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 281 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 283 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 282 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 282 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 286 | 1.4% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 286 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 283 | -1.06% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 286 | 1.05% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 286 | 0% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Sims
1Town of Sims
6501 US-264 ALT W, Sims, NC 27880 View details
Phone: +12522374226 | Website available
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Sims, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 199005 | Mitchells Academy | Wilson (NC) | 27893 |
| 197911 | Barton College | Wilson (NC) | 27893-7000 |
| 199953 | Wilson Community College | Wilson (NC) | 27893-3310 |
Nearby Transit Stations (12)
Rail and bus stations connected to Sims, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WLN | Wilson | 401 East Nash Street | RAIL |
| RMT | Rocky Mount | 101 Hammond Street | RAIL |
| SSM | Selma–Smithfield | 500 East Railroad Street | RAIL |
| GBO | Goldsboro, NC | 1615 East Beech Street | BUS |
| RGH | Raleigh Union Station | 320 West Cabarrus Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Sims.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Sim Post Office | Sims (NC) | 27880 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Sims, Indiana census-designated place in Grant County, Indiana with a population of 1,645 people.
- Sims, Illinois human settlement in Illinois, United States of America with a population of 238 people.
Other cities in Wilson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wilson County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wilson | 49,643 | County seat of Wilson County, North Carolina, USA |
| Elm City | 1,296 | City in Wilson County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Lucama | 1,155 | Town in Wilson County, North Carolina, United States |
| Stantonsburg | 780 | Township in Wilson County, North Carolina |
| Black Creek | 767 | Human settlement in Wilson County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Saratoga | 408 | Town of the United States, North Carolina |