Demographics & People — Lima, Ohio
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 35,304 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~34,300 |
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| Median Age | 36.8 |
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| Total Households | 13,985 |
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| Family Households | 7,605 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.37 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.458 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 22,589 |
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| Black or African American | 8,290 |
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| Asian | 186 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,700 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| 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 |
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| Spanish | 677 |
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| Population 5+ | 33,389 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,856 |
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| Population 18+ | 26,824 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 17.1 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 2.8% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Lima, Ohio.
