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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lima

Ohio · 40,081 residents · 13.619 sq mi
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Lima has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,067. Population has declined 12% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $54,700. The poverty rate of 22.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

40,081
−12%since 1990
from 45,549 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,943 / sq mi
−12%since 1990
from 3,345 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.9
+6%since 1990
from 31.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
34K37K40K43K47K1990201020202024Lima
202435K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,067
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,061 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,882
+46%since 1990
from $9,535 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.7%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 21.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$54,700
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$426
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $329 in 1990
US average: $602
56.8%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 59.1% in 1990
43.2% rent
2.0
+10%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic74.7%(34,043)
Black24%(10,914)
Hispanic / Latino1%(440)
Asian0.5%(219)
Diversity Score49.4%(22,521)
2000
White, non-Hispanic68.4%(27,408)
Black26.3%(10,533)
Hispanic / Latino2%(789)
Asian0.5%(200)
Diversity Score53.8%(21,578)
54
+9%since 1990
from 49 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.5%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 8.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.7%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 69.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.0%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.8 min
−20%since 1990
from 14.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lima, Ohio?

Lima, Ohio has about 40,081 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Lima, Ohio?

The typical household in Lima, Ohio earns about $27,067 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lima, Ohio expensive?

In Lima, Ohio, the median home is worth about $54,700, and the typical rent is about $426 a month.

How educated are people in Lima, Ohio?

About 9.5% of adults age 25 and over in Lima, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lima, Ohio?

About 22.7% of people in Lima, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lima, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Lima, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 5,468 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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