Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Sims, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

522

Median Agei

28.2

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

43.3%226

White

27%141

Black

25.7%134

Two or More

4%21

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.6%5

High School Diploma

15.3%47

Some College (<1 yr)

9.7%30

Some College (1+ yr)

43.8%135

Associate's Degree

7.1%22

Bachelor's Degree

11%34

Master's Degree

3.6%11

HS or Higher

92.2%

BA or Higher

14.6%

Graduate+

3.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$196,900

Median Renti

$1,027

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

85.2%179

Renter-Occupied

14.8%31

Total Units

224

Homeownership

85.2%

Vacancy Rate

6.2%

Home Values

$100K–$150K

10.1%18

$150K–$200K

45.3%81

$200K–$300K

38.5%69

$300K–$500K

5.6%10

$1M+

0.6%1

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

5.4%12

2010–2019

40.6%91

2000–2009

26.8%60

1990–1999

3.1%7

1970–1979

0.9%2

1960–1969

1.8%4

1950–1959

1.8%4

1940–1949

5.4%12

1939 or earlier

14.3%32

Heating Fuel

Electricity

90%189

Bottled/LP Gas

10%21

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$78,267

Mean Household Incomei

$75,817

Per Capita Incomei

$28,760

Poverty Ratei

3.8%

Unemploymenti

3.1%

Labor Forcei

290

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

9.5%20

$20K–$25K

6.7%14

$35K–$40K

3.3%7

$40K–$45K

1%2

$45K–$50K

3.3%7

$60K–$75K

6.2%13

$75K–$100K

53.8%113

$100K–$125K

7.1%15

$125K–$150K

4.8%10

$150K–$200K

3.3%7

$200K+

1%2

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

326.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

279

Avg. Commutei

42.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

281

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

5(1.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

74.7%Insured

25.3%Uninsured