Sims, IL is a small rural community located in the state of Illinois with a population of 175 people. It has a population density of 202 people per square mile, which is significantly higher than the US population density of 93 people per square mile. Local businesses include Mike's Hardware Store, The Corner Diner, and Don's Hair Salon. Year-round outdoor activities to enjoy include hiking at nearby Rockwood Park, fishing at Lake Pearl, and swimming at Prospect Beach. Sims is also home to several organizations such as the Provenance Preservation Society and the Local Community Center. Local sporting events include weekly football games on Sundays at the Sims High School Football Field and an annual tennis tournament held in August at Prospect Park.
The population in Sims is 175. There are 148 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Sims is 47.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Sims is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Sims
- 71.8% are married
- 8.8% are divorced
- 17.7% are married with children
- 28.1% have children, but are single
Race in Sims
- 100.0% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander