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Lima

Montana · 212 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 $41,563. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $117,000. With a median age of 58.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 26% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 58.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% 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
212
−12%since 2000
from 242 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
379 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 433 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
58.3
+32%since 2000
from 44.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1351722102472851990201020202024Lima
2024218
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,563
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,313 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,704
+95%since 2000
from $13,163 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.5%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 26.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,000
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
85.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
14.2% rent
Afford Score
2.8
−9%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(187)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(4)
Diversity Score20.1%(43)
Diversity Score
20
+368%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 93.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.3 min
−30%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
60.7%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.4%
−14.8 ptssince 2011
from 54.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.3%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.9%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
Female
42.1%
−20.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.3%
−62.8 ptssince 2013
from 75.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lima, Montana?

Lima, Montana has about 212 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lima, Montana?

The typical household in Lima, Montana earns about $41,563 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 $117,000.

How educated are people in Lima, Montana?

About 14.6% 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 28.7% 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 57 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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