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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Lima

New York · 2,165 residents · 1.345 sq mi
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Lima is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $33,534. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value is $85,900. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.6
US median: 33.0
More educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,165
−12%vs 2000
vs 2,459 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,610 / sq mi
−12%vs 2000
vs 1,828 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.6
−4%vs 2000
vs 31.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Lima
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,534
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $41,646 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$13,105
−16%vs 2000
vs $15,622 in 2000
US average: $14,340
6.0%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$85,900
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $98,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$399
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $518 in 2000
US average: $450
60.3%
−5.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 66.0% in 2000
39.7% rent
2.6
+8%vs 2000
vs 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(2,324)
Black1.3%(32)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(42)
Asian0.7%(18)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.3%(228)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(2,115)
Black0.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(34)
Asian1.6%(35)
Other0.3%(7)
Diversity Score9.3%(201)
9
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.5%
−6.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 28.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
85.7%
−6.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 91.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
7.7%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.5 min
+77%vs 2000
vs 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Lima, New York?

Lima, New York has about 2,165 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Lima, New York?

The typical household in Lima, New York earns about $33,534 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lima, New York expensive?

In Lima, New York, the median home is worth about $85,900, and the typical rent is about $399 a month.

How educated are people in Lima, New York?

About 22.5% of adults age 25 and over in Lima, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lima, New York?

About 6.0% of people in Lima, New York 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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