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Lima

Illinois · 148 residents · 0.135 sq mi
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Lima has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,750. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $84,200. Poverty is rare here, at 1.9% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
148
−7%since 2000
from 159 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,096 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,178 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.0
+10%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
971331702072431990201020202024Lima
2024224
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,750
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,376
+105%since 2000
from $13,825 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.3%
+31.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,200
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
7.3% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+18%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(139)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.7%(8)
Diversity Score17.9%(26)
Diversity Score
18
+190%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.5%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.5%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+25%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.9%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.0%
−16.1 ptssince 2011
from 78.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.4%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
Female
59.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.9%
−75.0 ptssince 2013
from 77.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lima, Illinois?

Lima, Illinois has about 148 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lima, Illinois?

The typical household in Lima, Illinois earns about $58,750 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 $84,200.

How educated are people in Lima, Illinois?

About 22.5% 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 1.9% 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 20 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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