Sims, IN Demographics

A map of Sims's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	65	143	66.3%	87.2%
Hispanic	33	11	33.7%	6.7%
Black	0	2	0.0%	1.2%
Asian	0	1	0.0%	0.6%
Native American/Other	0	1	0.0%	0.6%
Multiracial	0	6	0.0%	3.7%

Sims, Indiana has an estimated population of 98, a dramatic decrease from the 164 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 66.3% White, 33.7% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sims, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Sims has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Indiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Sims, that probability was 23.4% in 2020 and 44.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sims is ranked the 851st most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Sims was ranked the 615th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sims's White Population

65 residents of Sims, or 66.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sims is lower than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Sims ranks 543rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sims's White population has declined by an estimated 54.5%. White residents' share of Sims's population has decreased from 87.2% to 66.3%.

Sims is less White than neighboring Swayzee (84.2% White), Herbst (100% White), Mier (100% White), Converse (94% White), and Point Isabel (100% White).

Sims's Black Population

0 residents of Sims, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sims is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Sims ranks 166th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sims's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Sims's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

Sims is less Black than neighboring Swayzee (1.8% Black).

Sims's Asian Population

0 residents of Sims, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sims is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Sims ranks 229th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sims's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Sims's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Sims is less Asian than neighboring Swayzee (0.2% Asian), and Converse (0.7% Asian).

Sims's Hispanic Population

33 residents of Sims, or 33.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sims is significantly higher than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Sims ranks 115th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sims's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Sims's population has increased from 6.7% to 33.7%.

Sims is more Hispanic than neighboring Swayzee (6.3% Hispanic), Herbst (0% Hispanic), Mier (0% Hispanic), Converse (0% Hispanic), and Point Isabel (0% Hispanic).

Sims's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Sims, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Sims is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Sims ranks 203rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sims's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sims's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Sims is less Native American/Other than neighboring Swayzee (3.8% Native American/Other), and Converse (0.5% Native American/Other).

Sims's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Sims, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sims is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Sims ranks 305th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sims's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Sims's population has decreased from 3.7% to 0.0%.

Sims is less Multiracial than neighboring Swayzee (3.8% Multiracial), and Converse (4.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.