Sims, NC Demographics

A map of Sims's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	226	41	43.3%	14.9%
White	141	171	27.0%	62.2%
Black	134	40	25.7%	14.5%
Multiracial	21	22	4.0%	8.0%
Asian	0	1	0.0%	0.4%
Native American/Other	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Sims, North Carolina has an estimated population of 522, a dramatic increase from the 275 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 43.3% Hispanic, 27.0% White, 25.7% Black, 4.0% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. 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 considerably more diverse than North Carolina 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 56.4% in 2020 and 67.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sims is ranked the 581st most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 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 670th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sims's White Population

141 residents of Sims, or 27.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sims is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Sims ranks 470th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sims's White population has declined by an estimated 17.5%. White residents' share of Sims's population has decreased from 62.2% to 27.0%.

Sims is less White than neighboring Bailey (49.1% White), Lucama (42.5% White), Wilson (34.9% White), Middlesex (39.2% White), and Black Creek (59.1% White).

Sims's Black Population

134 residents of Sims, or 25.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sims is higher than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Sims ranks 331st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sims's Black population has grown by an estimated 235.0%. Black residents' share of Sims's population has increased from 14.5% to 25.7%.

Sims is more Black than neighboring Bailey (17.1% Black), and Black Creek (22.2% Black). Sims is less Black than neighboring Lucama (33.4% Black), Wilson (46.9% Black), and Middlesex (29.8% 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 North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Sims ranks 510th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sims's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Sims's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Sims is less Asian than neighboring Bailey (5.9% Asian), and Wilson (1.7% Asian).

Sims's Hispanic Population

226 residents of Sims, or 43.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sims is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Sims ranks 106th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sims's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 451.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Sims's population has increased from 14.9% to 43.3%.

Sims is more Hispanic than neighboring Bailey (26.3% Hispanic), Lucama (23% Hispanic), Wilson (12.5% Hispanic), Middlesex (13.7% Hispanic), and Black Creek (12.4% 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 North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Sims ranks 721st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sims's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Sims's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Sims is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wilson (0.9% Native American/Other), Middlesex (3.1% Native American/Other), and Black Creek (2.1% Native American/Other).

Sims's Multiracial Population

21 residents of Sims, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sims is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Sims ranks 17th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sims's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 4.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Sims's population has decreased from 8.0% to 4.0%.

Sims is more Multiracial than neighboring Bailey (1.7% Multiracial), Lucama (1.2% Multiracial), and Wilson (3% Multiracial). Sims is less Multiracial than neighboring Middlesex (14.2% Multiracial), and Black Creek (4.1% 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.