Demographics & People — Lima, Ohio
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 35,304 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~34,300 |
| Median Age | 36.8 |
| Total Households | 13,985 |
| Family Households | 7,605 |
| Average Household Size | 2.37 |
| Diversity Index | 0.458 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 22,589 |
| Black or African American | 8,290 |
| Asian | 186 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,700 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 10,414 |
| Other groups | 10,310 |
| German | 6,953 |
| English | 3,700 |
| Irish | 3,688 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,901 |
| American | 1,670 |
| Subsaharan African | 1,498 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,488 |
| African | 1,483 |
Language
| English Only | 32,226 |
| Spanish | 677 |
| Population 5+ | 33,389 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 1,856 |
| Population 18+ | 26,824 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 17.1 minutes |
| Work from Home | 2.8% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Lima, Ohio.