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Lima

Pennsylvania · 2,745 residents · 1.47 sq mi
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Lima has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,821. Population has declined 15% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $285,100. With a median age of 72.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 30% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 72.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,745
−15%since 2000
from 3,225 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,867 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 2,194 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
72.2
−9%since 2000
from 79.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Lima
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,821
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,948 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,704
+47%since 2000
from $24,908 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services13.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$285,100
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $141,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,548
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,190 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
40.0%
−9.4 ptssince 2000
from 49.4% in 2000
60.0% rent
Afford Score
6.4
+107%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(3,034)
Black4.5%(145)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(10)
Asian1%(32)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.8%(446)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(2,348)
Black5.5%(151)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(124)
Asian2.7%(73)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score29.4%(808)
Diversity Score
29
+113%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.7%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 28.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.0%
+25.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
24.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+31%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.0%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
42.5%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
23.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 21.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.6%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
30.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
Female
70.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−96.3 ptssince 2013
from 96.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lima, Pennsylvania?

Lima, Pennsylvania has about 2,745 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lima, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Lima, Pennsylvania earns about $44,821 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lima, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Lima, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $285,100, and the typical rent is about $2,548 a month.

How educated are people in Lima, Pennsylvania?

About 37.7% of adults age 25 and over in Lima, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lima, Pennsylvania?

About 6.7% of people in Lima, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lima, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Lima, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 63 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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