Sims, NC

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Population
346
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
197 ft
Median Home Value
$196,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,027/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$78,267
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
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About Sims

Sims is a quiet, friendly town sitting on the western edge of Wilson County with just a few hundred residents. The community grew up in the early 1900s as a railroad stop and lumber hub, and it still keeps that unhurried rural pace. Historic homes and open farmland line the roads, giving the area a relaxed Eastern North Carolina charm.

Neighbors gather at Sims Community Park and local community centers, making it a peaceful home base away from the noise of bigger cities. Commuters also appreciate the convenient highway connections, since Highway 264 and I-95 run right by town. Wilson is only a ten-minute drive down the road, while Raleigh, Greenville, and Goldsboro are all close enough for easy work commutes and weekend shopping trips.

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