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Lima

Ohio · 38,771 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 $30,525. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $73,200. At a median age of 32.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 36% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% 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
38,771
−3%since 2000
from 40,081 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,847 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 2,943 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.9
Unchangedsince 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
34K37K40K43K47K1990201020202024Lima
202435K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,525
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,067 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,757
+14%since 2000
from $13,882 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
30.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 22.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.453
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,200
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$588
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $426 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.7%
−23.2 ptssince 2000
from 56.8% in 2000
49.4% rent
Vacancy rate
15.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+19%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.4%(27,408)
Black26.3%(10,533)
Hispanic / Latino2%(789)
Asian0.5%(200)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.8%(21,578)
2010
White, non-Hispanic65.2%(25,282)
Black26.2%(10,139)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(1,420)
Asian0.5%(181)
Other4%(1,533)
Diversity Score62.2%(24,129)
Diversity Score
62
+16%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.4 min
+47%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
15.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.1%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lima, Ohio?

Lima, Ohio has about 38,771 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lima, Ohio?

The typical household in Lima, Ohio earns about $30,525 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 $73,200, and the typical rent is about $588 a month.

How educated are people in Lima, Ohio?

About 9.1% 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 30.3% 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 6,778 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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

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