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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Lima

Illinois · 128 residents · 0.135 sq mi
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Lima has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $24,375. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 31 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $31,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

128
−19%vs 2000
vs 159 in 2000
1990 – 2025
948 / sq mi
−19%vs 2000
vs 1,178 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.8
−5%vs 2000
vs 35.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
971331702072431990201020202024Lima
2024224
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,375
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $37,500 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$7,325
−47%vs 2000
vs $13,825 in 2000
US average: $14,340
11.7%
+11.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 0.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$31,500
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $45,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$375
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $350 in 2000
US average: $450
97.5%
+8.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 89.5% in 2000
2.5% rent
1.3
+7%vs 2000
vs 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(154)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.2%(10)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(128)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.8%(5)
4
−39%vs 2000
vs 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.4%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
63.5%
−14.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 0.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

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Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Lima, Illinois?

Lima, Illinois has about 128 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Lima, Illinois?

The typical household in Lima, Illinois earns about $24,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lima, Illinois expensive?

In Lima, Illinois, the median home is worth about $31,500, and the typical rent is about $375 a month.

How educated are people in Lima, Illinois?

About 5.4% of adults age 25 and over in Lima, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lima, Illinois?

About 11.7% of people in Lima, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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