Sims township is located in Grant County Indiana. Sims township has a 2024 population of 1,660. Sims township is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has decreased by -1.01% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,677 in 2020.
The average household income in Sims township is $86,038 with a poverty rate of 11%. The median age in Sims township is 43.8 years: 39.4 years for males, and 45.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sims township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,473 | 95.84% |
| Other race | 33 | 2.15% |
| Two or more races | 19 | 1.24% |
| Black or African American | 10 | 0.65% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.13% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 626 | 2.46 | 86.1 | 13.9 |
| Married | 376 | 3.02 | 86.2 | 13.8 |
| Non Family | 195 | 1.08 | 90.8 | 9.2 |
| Female | 41 | 3.12 | 63.4 | 36.6 |
| Male | 14 | 4.43 | 85.7 | 14.3 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.46
Average Household Size
86.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 51 | 4.95% |
| Associates Degree | 116 | 11.25% |
| Bachelors Degree | 155 | 15.03% |
| Graduate Degree | 57 | 5.53% |
| High School Graduate | 424 | 41.13% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5 | 0.48% |
| Some College | 223 | 21.63% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 995 | 942 | 207 |
| Hispanic | 21 | 21 | 3 |
| Black | 8 | 8 | 2 |
| Other Race | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Asian | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $40,893 | $45,227 | $40,536 |
| Graduate Degree | $79,250 | $103,125 | $78,333 |
| High School Graduate | $48,173 | $66,667 | $21,477 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $14,375 |
| Overall | $46,920 | $58,750 | $29,500 |
| Some College | $46,172 | $71,111 | $28,281 |
$46,920
Average Earnings
$58,750
Average Male
$29,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.04% of Sims township residents speak only English, while 0.96% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.48% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,444 | 162 | 11.22% |
| Hispanic | 29 | 7 | 24.14% |
11%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.97%
Male Poverty Rate
13.9%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sims township is Hispanic, with 24.14% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sims township is White, with 11.22% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.75%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.08%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.15%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.29% |
| High School | 11.79% |
| Some College | 10.91% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 80% |
| Male Unemployed | 28.57% |
| Female Employed | 7.98% |
| Male Employed | 3.47% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,625 | $100,251 |
| Households | $69,455 | $86,038 |
| Married Families | $95,833 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $52,958 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
62.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
65.9%
Male Marriage Rate
58.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
67
Number of Veterans
60
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 22 |
| First Gulf War | 14 |
| Second Gulf War | 10 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 22 |
| 35 to 54 | 21 |
| 75+ | 15 |
| 55 to 64 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 67 | 5.85% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 8.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.93%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.34%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.9%
Labor Force Participation
61.4%
Employment Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
81.26%
Born in Sims township
97.46%
Native Born
2.54%
Foreign Born
0.13%
Non Citizen
2.41%
Naturalized
97.46% of Sims township residents were born in the United States, with 81.26% having been born in Indiana. 0.13% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,660 | 0 | 0% |
| 2028 | 1,660 | 0 | 0% |
| 2027 | 1,660 | 0 | 0% |
| 2026 | 1,660 | 0 | 0% |
| 2025 | 1,660 | 0 | 0% |
| 2024 | 1,660 | 0 | 0% |
| 2023 | 1,660 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 1,660 | -7 | -0.42% |
| 2021 | 1,667 | -10 | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 1,677 | 15 | 0.9% |
| 2019 | 1,662 | -10 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 1,672 | -8 | -0.48% |
| 2017 | 1,680 | -12 | -0.71% |
| 2016 | 1,692 | -21 | -1.23% |
| 2015 | 1,713 | -26 | -1.5% |
| 2014 | 1,739 | -13 | -0.74% |
| 2013 | 1,752 | -8 | -0.45% |
| 2012 | 1,760 | -11 | -0.62% |
| 2011 | 1,771 | -4 | -0.23% |
| 2010 | 1,775 | 0 | 0% |