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METRO AREA · 2020 ACS

Lima Metro

Lima, OH · 1 counties · 102,206 residents · 402.545 sq mi
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Lima has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,892. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $120,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
102,206
−6%since 2000
from 108,473 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
254 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 269 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
+11%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
101K103K106K108K111K1990201020202024Lima
2024101K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,892
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,048 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,231
+56%since 2000
from $17,511 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.5%
US avg: 10%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,300
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$722
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $446 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
33.1% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+7%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(91,356)
Black12.1%(13,130)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(1,545)
Asian0.5%(594)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.3%(33,965)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic78%(79,691)
Black12.2%(12,475)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(3,272)
Asian0.8%(835)
Other4.5%(4,601)
Diversity Score44.7%(45,660)
Segregation Score42.2%(43,167)
Diversity Score
45
+43%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
42
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+61%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 62.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.4%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.6%
−81.4 ptssince 2013
from 88.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Principal cities

LimaCENTRAL34,695
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1 component county

Allen CountyCENTRAL100,881
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lima, OH?

Lima, OH has about 102,206 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lima, OH?

The typical household in Lima, OH earns about $51,892 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lima, OH expensive?

In Lima, OH, the median home is worth about $120,300, and the typical rent is about $722 a month.

How educated are people in Lima, OH?

About 18.7% of adults age 25 and over in Lima, OH hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lima, OH?

About 12.9% of people in Lima, OH live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lima, OH grown since 1990?

Yes, Lima, OH has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 7,549 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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