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Lima

Oklahoma · 62 residents (2025 est.) · 0.472 sq mi
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Population has fallen 58% since 2000, a loss of 43 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $23,500. With a median age of 53.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 67.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 53.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
31
−58%since 2000
from 74 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
66 / sq mi
−58%since 2000
from 157 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.1
+22%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:62 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1956931291661990201020202024Lima
202431
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$19,390
+200%since 2000
from $6,473 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.3%
+27.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
67.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 59.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.559
+90%since 2010
from 0.294 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing20%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$23,500
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
63.6%
−23.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
36.4% rent
Vacancy rate
47.6%
+33.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
57.1%
+57.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic40.5%(30)
Black36.5%(27)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.4%(49)
2024
White, non-Hispanic6.5%(2)
Black32.3%(10)
Hispanic / Latino51.6%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.7%(3)
Diversity Score77%(24)
Diversity Score
77
+16%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
65.2%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 48.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
50.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
50.0%
+50.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−50.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.5%
−13.4 ptssince 2011
from 56.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
50.0%
+21.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−78.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.7%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
Female
61.3%
+25.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
−59.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2012
from 24.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.9%
−62.1 ptssince 2013
from 75.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
63.6%
+46.4 ptssince 2017
from 17.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lima, Oklahoma?

Lima, Oklahoma has about 31 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Lima, Oklahoma expensive?

In Lima, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $23,500.

How educated are people in Lima, Oklahoma?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lima, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lima, Oklahoma?

About 67.7% of people in Lima, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lima, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Lima, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 123 residents, a change of about -80 percent over that period.

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

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