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Sims, Indiana
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Location of Sims in Grant County, Indiana.
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 Sims, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Sims, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Grant |
| Township | Sims |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.00 sq mi (2.58 km2) |
| • Land | 1.00 sq mi (2.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 860 ft (260 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 164 |
| • Density | 164.33/sq mi (63.46/km2) |
| ZIP code |
46986
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| FIPS code | 18-69894 |
| 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.
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History
The community took its name from Sims Township. A post office was established at Sims in 1881, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1992.
Geography
Sims is located at 40°29′59″N 85°51′19″W / 40.49972°N 85.85528°W 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.
Demographics
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| 2020 | 164 | — | |
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See also
In Spanish: Sims (Indiana) para niños
