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Lima

Oklahoma · 68 residents · 0.472 sq mi
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Lima has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,250. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
85% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
68
−8%since 2000
from 74 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
144 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 157 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.0
+8%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1956931291661990201020202024Lima
202431
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,250
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2022
Per capita income
$18,980
+193%since 2000
from $6,473 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.8%
+23.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.0%
−41.7 ptssince 2000
from 59.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade18.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing4.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
84.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
15.4% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic13.2%(9)
Black45.6%(31)
Hispanic / Latino13.2%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.8%(7)
Diversity Score77.9%(53)
Diversity Score
78
+17%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.6%
+29.7 ptssince 2000
from 48.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.9%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+5%since 2000
from 25.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
95.5%
+45.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.0%
+12.0 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 56.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.8%
−46.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
Female
42.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.0%
−57.0 ptssince 2013
from 75.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lima, Oklahoma?

Lima, Oklahoma has about 68 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lima, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Lima, Oklahoma earns about $41,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Lima, Oklahoma?

About 14.3% 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 18.0% 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 86 residents, a change of about -56 percent over that period.

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

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