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Lima

New York · 2,139 residents · 1.345 sq mi
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Lima has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $47,120. Population has declined 13% since 2000. Median home value is $131,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,139
−13%since 2000
from 2,459 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,590 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1,828 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.3
+20%since 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Lima
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,120
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,646 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,254
+36%since 2000
from $15,622 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.354
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,200
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$566
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $518 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.5%
−19.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.0% in 2000
33.3% rent
Vacancy rate
11.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+17%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94%(2,010)
Black0.6%(13)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(53)
Asian1.6%(34)
Other3.6%(77)
Diversity Score19.2%(410)
Diversity Score
19
+107%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 28.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 91.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+60%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
13.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% 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
2.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.7%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
52.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.5%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lima, New York?

Lima, New York has about 2,139 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lima, New York earns about $47,120 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 $131,200, and the typical rent is about $566 a month.

How educated are people in Lima, New York?

About 23.8% 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 9.5% of people in Lima, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lima, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Lima, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 26 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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