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Sims CDP, IN

ZIP 46986 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 46986

46986 has a population of 1,672 with a median age of 46.2 yrs (47.7% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
93.3%+51% vs US avg
x
Black
1.1%-91% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
5.4%-71% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
22.4%+2% vs US avg
x
18–64
56.2%-9% vs US avg
x
65+
21.4%+31% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
6.4%-43% vs US avg
x
High school
42.2%+61% vs US avg
x
Some college
32.9%+14% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
18.6%-45% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
59.2%+23% vs US avg
x
Never married
18.6%-45% vs US avg
x
Divorced
13.5%+31% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
8.7%
x
Diversity Index
13/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
8.0%-31% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
37.5%+170% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.7%-5% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.3%-8% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.3%-47% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
65.3%+1026% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 46986

Poverty Rate
8.0%-31% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.7%-5% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
37.5%+170% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.3%-47% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.3%-8% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
8.1%+2% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
4.0%-66% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
65.3%+1026% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,672
Median age46.2
Poverty rate8.0%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White93.3%
Hispanic5.4%
Black1.1%
Asian0.1%
Foreign-born37.5%