Sims, North Carolina

The Bullock-Dew House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.[4]

Sims is located at 35°45′36″N 78°3′32″W (35.760024, -78.058786).[5]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.1 square miles (0.26 km²), all of it land.

According to 2010 census[2] data, there were 282 people, 113 households, and 85 families in the town.

At the 2000 census the population density was 1,016.4 people per square mile (380.2/km²). There were 72 housing units at an average density of 571.7 per square mile (213.8/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 75.00% White, 22.66% African American, 2.34% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.34%.[2]

Of the 61 households 21.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.9% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.1% were non-families. 32.8% of households were one person and 9.8% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.10 and the average family size was 2.54.

The age distribution was 18.0% under the age of 18, 3.9% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 35.2% from 45 to 64, and 18.0% 65 or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.9 males.

The median household income was $26,250 and the median family income was $29,583. Males had a median income of $24,375 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the town was $20,962. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

The town of Sims has recently undergone a population boom due to being located with direct access to highways U.S. 264 and I-95. Sims is located in close proximity to Wilson, Raleigh, Greenville, and Goldsboro. Recently, Wilson County's first gated community constructed its first phase in the area of Sims. A new shopping center is in the planning stages as well. As of 2010, the population is 282. New subdivisions include Buckhorn 100 homes, Magnolia Place 58 homes, Williams Point 19, Stotts Crossing, The Summit, Eagle Harbor, and Crystal Lake Commons (1st gated community 28 homes ranging $350,000 to $750,000).