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Lima

Illinois · 163 residents · 0.135 sq mi
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Lima has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,688. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $39,600. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents. Households here earn about 43% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
163
+3%since 2000
from 159 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,207 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,178 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.8
+1%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
971331702072431990201020202024Lima
2024224
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,688
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,691
+21%since 2000
from $13,825 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.9%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.356
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade34.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$39,600
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$392
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.8%
−38.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
11.5% rent
Vacancy rate
11.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.7%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.0%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.2
+3%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(162)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.5%(2)
Diversity Score
2
−75%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+31%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.3%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.9%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
Female
61.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.6%
−47.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lima, Illinois?

Lima, Illinois has about 163 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lima, Illinois?

The typical household in Lima, Illinois earns about $31,688 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 $39,600, and the typical rent is about $392 a month.

How educated are people in Lima, Illinois?

About 6.7% 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 5.4% of people in Lima, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lima, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Lima, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 35 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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