Lima, Ohio
Lima: city in Ohio, United States
About
Lima is a city located in the county of Meigs in the U.S. state of Ohio. Its population at the 2010 census was 38,771 and a population density of 1,088 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 36,440 inhabitants.
The city was created 195 years ago in 1830.
Quick Facts about Lima
| Population | 36,440 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Ohio (United States) |
| County | Meigs County |
| Postal code | 419567 |
| Area | 35.65 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.0642,-82.1199 |
| Altitude | 879 feet / 268 meters |
| Capital city | Lima is capital of Allen County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1831 (195 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 08:09:46 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 1,022 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -6.4% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 85℉ Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
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Geography
Lima is located at 39°3'51"N 82°7'12"W (39.0642400, -82.1198700).
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Weather
85°F
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
6 to 12 mph SW
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Lima decreased by 6.4% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 38,771 | - | census |
| 2011 | 38,378 | -1.02% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 38,104 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 38,005 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 37,898 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 37,510 | -1.03% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 37,315 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 37,115 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 36,897 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 36,659 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 36,440 | -0.6% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 27,166 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 26,952 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 0.8% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 28,365 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 26,964 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.5% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 20.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 19.1% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.2% |
| White only, percent : | 67.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 8.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 1.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 5.3% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 25.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 54.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 797 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 29.2% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 52.5% |
Lima zip code is 45801.
County name: Allen, County
fips: 39003
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 52.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $508,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,987 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $1,252 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,802 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 9,811 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.70 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 92.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 43.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 89.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 85.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 84.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 38.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.3% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 369,903 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 534,450 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $19,721 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 30.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $80,702 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $40,703 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 13.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 3,585 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,036 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,358 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,036 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,476 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 216 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,267 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 4,051.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 6.65 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 57.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $508,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $3,062 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $1,357 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,874 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 14,026 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.31 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 94.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 89.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 94.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 48.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 67.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 61,604 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 2,584 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 171,544 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $5,124 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 41.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $97,022 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $53,579 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 6.7% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 3,347 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,158 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,073 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 587 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,729 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 488 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,814 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 15,024.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 2.21 |
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People born in Lima (88)
People born in Lima, including actress and stand-up comedienne Phyllis Diller, politician Sue W. Kelly, actress and singer Helen O'Connell, .
More notable people
- Al Jardine (American musician, singer, songwriter) he was born in 03/09/1942
- Joe Henderson (American jazz tenor saxophonist) he was born in 24/04/1937
- Ben Roethlisberger (American football player) he was born in 02/03/1982
- Al Snow (American professional wrestler, promoter, trainer and actor) he was born in 18/07/1963
- Donald F. Steiner (American biochemist) he was born in 15/07/1930
- Clay Tucker (American basketball player) he was born in 14/06/1980
- Bud Collins (US sports journalist) he was born in 17/06/1929
- Charles William Fulton (American politician (1853-1918)) he was born in 24/08/1853
- Donald Richie (American writer and film historian) he was born in 17/04/1924
- James R. Black (American actor) he was born in 03/04/1962
- Orville O. Dull (Director, Assistant Director, Producer and Production Manager) he was born in 25/04/1888
- Thomas L. Sprague (United States admiral) he was born in 02/10/1894
- Turpin Chambers Bannister (American architectural historian) he was born in 01/10/1904
- Ryan Drummond (American actor, singer, and voiceover artist) he was born in 10/01/1973
- Alfred Frueh (American caricaturist (1880-1968)) he was born in 02/09/1880
- Joe Manley (American boxer) he was born in 11/06/1959
- Jon Niese (American baseball player) he was born in 27/10/1986
- Joseph Cowles Mehaffey (American military official) he was born in 20/11/1889
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Lima, OH. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 204857 | Ohio University-Main Campus | Athens (OH) | 45701-2979 |
Nearby Transit Stations (4)
Rail and bus stations connected to Lima, OH. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HUN | Huntington | 1050 8th Avenue | RAIL |
| AKY | Ashland Transportation Center | 99 15th Street | RAIL |
| SPM | South Portsmouth–South Shore station | Main St & US 23 | RAIL |
| CHW | Charleston | 350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Lima.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Rutland Post Office | Rutland (OH) | 45775 |
Other places with the same name (5)
- Lima, Wisconsin town in Pepin County, Wisconsin with a population of 2,957 people.
- Lima, New York city in Livingston County, New York, United States of America with a population of 2,011 people.
- Lima, Montana town in Montana, United States with a population of 227 people.
- Lima, Illinois human settlement in Illinois, United States of America with a population of 146 people.
- Lima, Oklahoma town in Oklahoma, United States with a population of 51 people.
Other cities in Meigs County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Meigs County , OH.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Chester | 3,107 | Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America |
| Middleport | 2,391 | Town |
| Eden | 2,147 | Township in Wyandot County, Ohio |
| Pomeroy | 1,740 | City in Washington, United States |
| Syracuse | 809 | City in Meigs County, Ohio, United States of America |
| Racine | 654 | Village in Ohio |
| Rutland | 412 | Village in Meigs County, Ohio, United States |
| Meigs | 180 | Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Lima distances to largest Ohio cities