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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 | 2583470 |
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 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
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