Lima, OH

Census Place

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2021 Population

36,352

1.51% 1-year decline

US Senator

Sherrod Brown

Democratic Party

US Senator

J. D. Vance

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

34.3

2.39% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

24.9%

3.13% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$37,668

8.91% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$71,900

4.35% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Lima, OH had a population of 36.4k people with a median age of 34.3 and a median household income of $37,668. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Lima, OH declined from 36,908 to 36,352, a −1.51% decrease and its median household income grew from $34,586 to $37,668, a 8.91% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Lima, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (61.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (24.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (8.38%), White (Hispanic) (2.26%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.02%).

None of the households in Lima, OH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.3% of the residents in Lima, OH are U.S. citizens.

In 2021, the median property value in Lima, OH was $71,900, and the homeownership rate was 45.7%.

Most people in Lima, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Lima, OH was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Lima, OH is home to a population of 36.4k people, from which 99.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.28% of Lima, OH residents were born outside of the country (465 people).

In 2021, there were 2.52 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (22.4k people) in Lima, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.89k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.05k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

99.3%

2021 Citizenship

99.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.3% of Lima, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Lima, OH was 99.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Lima, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lima, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
22.4k ± 656
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
8.89k ± 618
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.05k ± 602

5.16%

Hispanic Population

1.87k people

5.16% of the people in Lima, OH are hispanic (1.87k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Lima, OH as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

1.28%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

465 people

1.41%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

521 people

As of 2021, 1.28% of Lima, OH residents (465 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lima, OH was 1.41%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Lima, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
582 ± 134
Gulf War (2001-)
280 ± 123
Gulf War (1990s)
230 ± 81

Lima, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.08 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Lima, OH employs 15.1k people. The largest industries in Lima, OH are Manufacturing (3,006 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,262 people), and Retail Trade (2,186 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($48,417), Wholesale Trade ($48,167), and Utilities ($45,700).

Employment

Occupations

15.1k

2021 Value

± 902

−4.08%

1 Year decline

± 8.59%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Lima, OH declined at a rate of −4.08%, from 15.8k employees to 15.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lima, OH, are Production Occupations (2,527 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,647 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,336 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lima, OH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Ohio (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

15.1k

2021 Value

± 902

−4.08%

1 Year decline

± 8.59%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Lima, OH declined at a rate of −4.08%, from 15.8k employees to 15.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lima, OH, are Manufacturing (3,006 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,262 people), and Retail Trade (2,186 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lima, OH, though some of these residents may live in Lima, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$30,656

Median earning men ± $1,668

$25,101

Median earning women ± $2,765

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($49,250), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($48,167), and Public Administration ($48,100).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Construction ($41,203), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($40,455), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($39,125).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Ohio.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Ohio to other states, or from other states to Ohio.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio product (by dollars) was Machinery with $56.1B, followed by Mixed freight ($53.3B) and Motorized vehicles ($50B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Ohio products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$651B

2020 Value in Ohio

$1.24T

Projected 2050 Value in Ohio

91% growth

In 2020, total outbound Ohio trade was $651B. This is expected to increase 91% to $1.24T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Ohio trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Ohio to other states, or from other states to Ohio.

Most Common Trade Partners

Michigan
$44B
Indiana
$38.3B
Pennsylvania
$30.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Michigan with $44B, followed by Indiana with $38.3B and Pennsylvania and $30.3B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Ohio shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 53.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.14%).

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance are the senators currently representing the state of Ohio. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Lima, OH. Showing the available data for Ohio.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (53.3%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.14%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 53.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.14%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Ohio for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Ohio

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Sherrod Brown

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

J. D. Vance

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance are the senators currently representing Ohio.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Ohio over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Ohio

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Ohio have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.649% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.641% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (3.04M), Some college (2.01M), and Bachelors Degree (1.59M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Lima, OH was $71,900 in 2021, which is 0.294 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $68,900 to $71,900, a 4.35% increase. The homeownership rate in Lima, OH is 45.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Lima, OH have an average commute time of 17.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lima, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Lima, OH is $37,668. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Lima, OH was Census Tract 118 with a value of $80,000, followed by Census Tract 132 and Census Tract 116, with respective values of $67,500 and $57,315.

Property

$71,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,275

$6,467

Median Property Taxes

±$513

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Lima, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Lima, OH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

45.7%

Homeownership

2021

55.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 45.7% of the housing units in Lima, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 46.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Lima, OH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 118
Census Tract 132
Census Tract 116

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Lima, OH was Census Tract 118 with a value of $80,000, followed by Census Tract 132 and Census Tract 116, with respective values of $67,500 and $57,315.

The following map shows all of the places in Lima, OH colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$37,668

Median Household Income

± $2,357

14.2k

Number of Households

± 848

In 2021, the median household income of the 14.2k households in Lima, OH grew to $37,668 from the previous year's value of $34,586.

The following chart displays the households in Lima, OH distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Lima, OH is from Ohio.

0.456

2021 Wage GINI in Ohio

0.457

2020 Wage GINI in Ohio

In 2021, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0758% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Ohio was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Ohio in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Ohio across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (79.3%)
Carpooled (10%)
Worked At Home (3.2%)

In 2021, 79.3% of workers in Lima, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10%) and those who worked at home (3.2%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

17.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lima, OH have a shorter commute time (17.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.21% of the workforce in Lima, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Lima, OH compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Lima, OH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Lima, OH have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

24.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lima, OH (8.36k out of 33.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lima, OH is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91.5% of the population of Lima, OH has health coverage, with 34.8% on employee plans, 34.4% on Medicaid, 11.1% on Medicare, 9.95% on non-group plans, and 1.26% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Allen County, OH see 1462 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.341% decrease from the previous year (1467 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1728 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 411 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,462 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Allen County, OH

Primary care physicians in Allen County, OH see an average of 1,462 patients per year. This represents a 0.341% decrease from the previous year (1,467 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Allen County, OH in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.9% under 18 years, 24.9% between 18 and 34 years, 33.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.52%

Uninsured

34.8%

Employer Coverage

34.4%

Medicaid

11.1%

Medicare

9.95%

Non-Group

1.26%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lima, OH grew by 5.36% from 8.09% to 8.52%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Lima, OH changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.