Sims, North Carolina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sims, North Carolina
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 Sims, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wilson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.22 sq mi (0.57 km2) |
| • Land | 0.22 sq mi (0.57 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 207 ft (63 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 275 |
| • Density | 1,250.00/sq mi (483.62/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
27880
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| Area code(s) | 252 |
| FIPS code | 37-62060 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407345 |
Sims is a small town located in Wilson County, North Carolina, United States. It's a quiet place that has seen some interesting changes in its population over the years. In 2010, about 282 people lived here, and by 2020, the population was 275.
History of Sims
Sims has a bit of history tied to its buildings. One important building is the Bullock-Dew House. This house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. The National Register is a special list of places in the United States that are important to history.
Where is Sims Located?
Sims is a small town in North Carolina. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers a total area of about 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Who Lives in Sims?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 122 | — | |
| 1940 | 173 | 41.8% | |
| 1950 | 207 | 19.7% | |
| 1960 | 205 | −1.0% | |
| 1970 | 205 | 0.0% | |
| 1980 | 192 | −6.3% | |
| 1990 | 124 | −35.4% | |
| 2000 | 128 | 3.2% | |
| 2010 | 282 | 120.3% | |
| 2020 | 275 | −2.5% | |
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Let's look at the people who call Sims home! In 2010, a study called the census found that 282 people lived in Sims. These people lived in 113 different homes, and 85 of those homes were families.
In 2000, the town had about 1,016 people per square mile. There were 72 housing units, which are places where people can live. Most people in Sims were White (75%), and about 22.66% were African American. A small number (2.34%) were from other backgrounds. Also, 2.34% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average home in Sims had about 2.10 people living in it. The average family had about 2.54 people.
The age groups in Sims were spread out:
- 18.0% of people were under 18 years old.
- 3.9% were between 18 and 24.
- 25.0% were between 25 and 44.
- 35.2% were between 45 and 64.
- 18.0% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Sims was 46 years.
Sims is Growing!
Recently, Sims has seen its population grow quite a bit! This is because the town is located very close to major highways like U.S. 264 and I-95. This makes it easy to travel to bigger cities nearby.
Sims is also close to several other important cities in North Carolina, such as Wilson, Raleigh, Greenville, and Goldsboro.
Because of its good location, new homes and businesses are coming to Sims. For example, the first "gated community" in Wilson County started building its first homes near Sims. A gated community is a neighborhood with controlled entry, often for privacy and security.
There are also plans for a new shopping center. Many new neighborhoods are being built, including:
- Buckhorn (100 homes)
- Magnolia Place (58 homes)
- Williams Point (19 homes)
- Stotts Crossing
- The Summit
- Eagle Harbor
- Crystal Lake Commons (the first gated community with 28 homes)
These new developments show that Sims is becoming a more popular place to live!
See also
In Spanish: Sims (Carolina del Norte) para niños
