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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lima

New York · 2,459 residents · 1.345 sq mi
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Lima has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $41,646. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $98,700. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,459
+14%since 1990
from 2,165 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,828 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 1,610 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.8
+4%since 1990
from 30.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Lima
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,646
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,534 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,622
+19%since 1990
from $13,105 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.3%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 6.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$98,700
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $85,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$518
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $399 in 1990
US average: $602
66.0%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 60.3% in 1990
34.0% rent
2.4
−7%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

28.8%
+6.3 ptssince 1990
from 22.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.8%
+6.1 ptssince 1990
from 85.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.4%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 7.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.7 min
−43%since 1990
from 22.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lima, New York?

Lima, New York has about 2,459 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Lima, New York earns about $41,646 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 $98,700, and the typical rent is about $518 a month.

How educated are people in Lima, New York?

About 28.8% 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 5.3% of people in Lima, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lima, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Lima, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 294 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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