Sims, Indiana
Sims: census-designated place in Grant County, Indiana
About
Sims is a CDP located in the county of Grant in the U.S. state of Indiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,779 and a population density of 688 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,645 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Sims
| Population | 1,645 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Indiana (United States) |
| County | Grant County |
| Postal code | 46986 |
| Phone Area Codes | 765 |
| Area | 2.58 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.4998,-85.8553 |
| Altitude | 2,822 feet / 860 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| Local time | 19:49:00 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 637 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -8.15% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 76℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Sims is located at 40°29'59"N 85°51'19"W (40.4997600, -85.8552600).
Sims map
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Weather
A slight chance of rain showers before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. West southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Sims decreased by 8.15% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,779 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,771 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,760 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,752 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,739 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,713 | -1.52% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,692 | -1.24% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,680 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,672 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,662 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,645 | -1.03% | estimation process |
People born in Sims (1)
Major League Baseball pitcher Claral Gillenwater was born in Sims
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Sims, IN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 488679 | Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global | Marion (IN) | 46953 |
Nearby Transit Stations (5)
Rail and bus stations connected to Sims, IN. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| IND | Indianapolis Union Station | 350 South Illinois Street | RAIL |
| LAF | Lafayette station | 200 North 2nd St. | RAIL |
| CRB | Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana | 1000 Smith Ave | BUS |
| CRF | Crawfordsville | Spring and Green Streets | RAIL |
| COI | Connersville station | 1012 Eastern Avenue | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Sims.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Swayz Post Office | Swayzee (IN) | 46986 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Sims, North Carolina human settlement in Wilson County, North Carolina, United States of America with a population of 286 people.
- Sims, Illinois human settlement in Illinois, United States of America with a population of 238 people.
Other cities in Grant County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Grant County , IN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Gas City | 5,772 | City in Grant County, Indiana, United States |
| Upland | 3,706 | Town in Indiana, United States |
| Fairmount | 2,742 | Town in Indiana, United States |
| Shadeland | 1,922 | Human settlement in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Jonesboro | 1,629 | Human settlement in Grant County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Van Buren | 1,475 | Human settlement in Grant County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Sweetser | 1,092 | Town in Indiana, USA |
| Swayzee | 893 | Town in Indiana, United States |
| Matthews | 553 | Human settlement in Grant County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Fowlerton | 250 | Town in Indiana, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Sims distances to largest Indiana cities