Sims, Indiana

Sims, Indiana
Census-designated place

Location of Sims in Grant County, Indiana.
Sims
Location of Sims in Grant County, Indiana.
Sims
Sims (the US)
Coordinates: 40°29′59″N 85°51′19″W / 40.49972°N 85.85528°W / 40.49972; -85.85528Coordinates: 40°29′59″N 85°51′19″W / 40.49972°N 85.85528°W / 40.49972; -85.85528
Country United States
State Indiana
County Grant
Township Sims
Area
 • Total 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km2)
 • Land 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km2)
 • Water 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation[1] 860 ft (260 m)
Population (2010)
 • Total 156
 • Density 156/sq mi (60.4/km2)
ZIP code 46986
FIPS code 18-69894[2]
GNIS feature ID 443539

Sims is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Sims Township, Grant County, Indiana. In 2010 it had a population of 156.[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 at 40°29′59″N 85°51′19″W / 40.49972°N 85.85528°W / 40.49972; -85.85528 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.[3]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.%±
U.S. Decennial Census[6]

References

  1. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. 1 2 "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Sims CDP, Indiana". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved December 5, 2016.
  4. ↑ 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...
  5. ↑ "Grant County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 12 September 2014.
  6. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.


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