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Lima

County:
Allen County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
13.619
State:
Ohio

Lima is a city located in Allen County, Ohio. Lima has a 2026 population of 34,293. It is also the county seat of Allen County. Lima is currently declining at a rate of -0.57% annually and its population has decreased by -3.35% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 35,483 in 2020.

The median household income in Lima is $46,240 with a poverty rate of 23.95%. The median age in Lima is 36.8 years: 34.3 years for males, and 39 years for females. For every 100 females there are 103.9 males.

34.3K
Total Population
2,518
Density (mi²)
-198 -0.57%
Growth

Lima Population

Lima Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202634,293-198-0.57%
202534,491-199-0.57%
202434,690-55-0.16%
202334,745-167-0.48%
202234,912-350-0.99%
202135,262-221-0.62%
202035,483-48-0.14%
201936,699-207-0.56%
201836,906-235-0.63%
201737,141-201-0.54%
201637,342-184-0.49%
201537,526-387-1.02%
201437,913-99-0.26%
201338,012-98-0.26%
201238,110-265-0.69%
201138,375-197-0.51%
201038,572-199-0.51%
200040,081-5,468-12%
199045,549-2,278-4.76%
198047,827-5,907-10.99%
197053,7342,6975.28%
196051,0377911.57%
195050,2465,53512.38%
194044,7112,4245.73%
193042,2879612.33%
192041,32610,81835.46%
191030,5088,78540.44%
190021,7235,74235.93%
189015,9818,414111.19%
18807,5673,06768.16%
18704,50000%

Median Age

Overall: 36.8 years
Female: 39 years
Male: 34.3 years

Lima Adults

There are 26,929 adults, (5,615 of whom are seniors) in Lima.

Sex Ratio

Female: 17,168 (49%)
Male: 17,842 (51%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Lima includes 65.59% White, 20.52% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White22,96365.59%
Black or African American7,18320.52%
Two or more races3,70610.59%
Other race6851.96%
Asian3090.88%
Native American1640.47%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races5981.71%
Other race5901.69%
White4461.27%
Black or African American250.07%
Native American110.03%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White22,51764.32%
Black or African American7,15820.45%
Two or more races3,1088.88%
Asian3090.88%
Native American1530.44%
Other race950.27%

Lima Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Lima 's average per capita income is $36,083. Household income levels show a median of $46,240. The poverty rate stands at 23.95%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$77,278-
Families$51,696$68,201
Households$46,240$59,037
Non Families$32,804$40,386

$36,083

Average Income

$46,240

Median Household Income

23.95%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)