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Lima

Montana · 221 residents · 0.559 sq mi
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Lima has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,477. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $132,400. With a median age of 51.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 28% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
221
−9%since 2000
from 242 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
395 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 433 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
51.8
+17%since 2000
from 44.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1351722102472851990201020202024Lima
2024218
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,477
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,313 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,631
+34%since 2000
from $13,163 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.7%
−16.1 ptssince 2000
from 26.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.309
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Information15%
US avg: 11.5%
Construction14%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing2.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$132,400
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$436
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $308 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.4%
−36.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
21.7% rent
Vacancy rate
34.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.2
+36%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(225)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.3%(10)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91%(201)
Black0.9%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(2)
Diversity Score13.4%(30)
Diversity Score
13
+212%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 93.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.8 min
+19%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% 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
25.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% 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
1.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.0%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
Female
55.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
24.6%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lima, Montana?

Lima, Montana has about 221 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lima, Montana?

The typical household in Lima, Montana earns about $31,477 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lima, Montana expensive?

In Lima, Montana, the median home is worth about $132,400, and the typical rent is about $436 a month.

How educated are people in Lima, Montana?

About 15.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lima, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lima, Montana?

About 10.7% of people in Lima, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lima, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Lima, Montana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 48 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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