Lima, Ohio Population 2022
Lima is a city located in Allen County and Auglaize County Ohio. Lima has a 2020 population of 35,945. It is also the county seat of Allen County. Lima is currently declining at a rate of -0.66% annually and its population has decreased by -6.83% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 38,578 in 2010.
The average household income in Lima is $45,261 with a poverty rate of 24.28%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $667 per month, and the median house value is $66,600. The median age in Lima is 33.4 years, 31.2 years for males, and 36.3 years for females.
Lima Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Limawas:
- White: 64.84%
- Black or African American: 25.41%
- Two or more races: 6.82%
- Other race: 1.83%
- Asian: 0.77%
- Native American: 0.33%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 101,603 | -374 | -0.37% |
| 2020 | 101,977 | -374 | -0.37% |
| 2019 | 102,351 | -374 | -0.37% |
| 2018 | 102,725 | -368 | -0.36% |
| 2017 | 103,093 | -520 | -0.50% |
| 2016 | 103,613 | -482 | -0.47% |
| 2015 | 104,095 | -753 | -0.72% |
| 2014 | 104,848 | -207 | -0.20% |
| 2013 | 105,055 | -189 | -0.18% |
| 2012 | 105,244 | -744 | -0.71% |
| 2011 | 105,988 | -370 | -0.35% |
| 2010 | 106,358 | 0.00% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,065 | 64.84% |
| Black or African American | 9,433 | 25.41% |
| Two or More Races | 2,532 | 6.82% |
| Some Other Race | 680 | 1.83% |
| Asian | 285 | 0.77% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 122 | 0.33% |
Lima Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 14,562 | 2.36 | 47.3 |
| Non Family | 6,418 | 1.25 | 43.9 |
| Married | 4,107 | 3.12 | 68.3 |
| Female | 3,291 | 3.39 | 28.7 |
| Male | 746 | 3.18 | 43.6 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 708 | 3.01% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,618 | 11.14% |
| High School Graduate | 9,771 | 41.59% |
| Some College | 5,428 | 23.11% |
| Associates Degree | 2,235 | 9.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,894 | 8.06% |
| Graduate Degree | 837 | 3.56% |
Lima Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15,735 | 13,813 | 1,988 |
| Black | 6,064 | 5,009 | 420 |
| Hispanic | 815 | 632 | 156 |
| 2+ Races | 648 | 504 | 41 |
| Other Race | 313 | 133 | 34 |
| Asian | 210 | 194 | 94 |
| Native American | 90 | 90 | 32 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 44.76%.
$29,643
Average Earnings
$33,308
Average Male
$24,547
Average Female
Lima Language by Age
Lima Language
95.40% of Lima residents speak only English, while 4.60% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.83% of the population.
Lima Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 21,422 | 4,261 | 19.89% |
| Black | 8,667 | 2,875 | 33.17% |
| Multiple | 2,450 | 840 | 34.29% |
| Hispanic | 1,582 | 367 | 23.20% |
| Other | 187 | NaN% | |
| Asian | 285 | 38 | 13.33% |
| Native | 114 | 25 | 21.93% |
24.28%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.36%
Male Poverty Rate
27.11%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Lima
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lima is Multiple, with 34.29% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lima is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.91%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.26%.
Lima Marital Status
Marriage Rates
30.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.0%
Male Marriage Rate
30.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Lima Married by Age and Sex
Lima Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Lima Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,610 | 8.46% |
| Black | 458 | 6.52% |
| 2+ Races | 35 | 3.17% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 1.55% |
| Native American | 15 | 16.67% |
| Other Race | 9 | 2.28% |
Lima Veterans by Education
10.54%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.68%
Veteran Disability Rate
61.1%
Labor Force Participation
56.2%
Employment Rate
7.9%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
77.75%
Born in Lima
98.34%
Native Born
1.66%
Foreign Born
0.94%
Non Citizen
0.72%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.34% of Lima residents were born in the United States, with 77.75% having been born in Ohio. 0.94% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 35,945 | -238 | -0.66% |
| 2021 | 36,183 | -238 | -0.65% |
| 2020 | 36,421 | -238 | -0.65% |
| 2019 | 36,659 | -238 | -0.65% |
| 2018 | 36,897 | -218 | -0.59% |
| 2017 | 37,115 | -200 | -0.54% |
| 2016 | 37,315 | -195 | -0.52% |
| 2015 | 37,510 | -388 | -1.02% |
| 2014 | 37,898 | -107 | -0.28% |
| 2013 | 38,005 | -99 | -0.26% |
| 2012 | 38,104 | -274 | -0.71% |
| 2011 | 38,378 | -200 | -0.52% |
| 2010 | 38,578 | -1,503 | -0.38% |
| 2000 | 40,081 | -5,468 | -1.27% |
| 1990 | 45,549 | -2,278 | -0.49% |
| 1980 | 47,827 | -5,907 | -1.16% |
| 1970 | 53,734 | 2,697 | 0.52% |
| 1960 | 51,037 | 791 | 0.16% |
| 1950 | 50,246 | 5,535 | 1.17% |
| 1940 | 44,711 | 2,424 | 0.56% |
| 1930 | 42,287 | 961 | 0.23% |
| 1920 | 41,326 | 10,818 | 3.08% |
| 1910 | 30,508 | 8,785 | 3.45% |
| 1900 | 21,723 | 5,742 | 3.12% |
| 1890 | 15,981 | 8,414 | 7.76% |
| 1880 | 7,567 | 3,067 | 5.33% |
| 1870 | 4,500 | 0.00% |