Economy & Jobs — Lima, Ohio
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $46,240 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$49,400 |
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| Per Capita Income | $22,953 |
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| Poverty Rate | 23.9% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 8.5% |
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| In Labor Force | 16,013 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 20.9% |
| Education Healthcare | 18.6% |
| Retail | 14.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 98 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 57 |
| Physician Offices | 49 |
| Insurance Agencies | 39 |
| Auto Repair | 33 |
| Gas Stations | 31 |
| Law Offices | 31 |
| General Merchandise | 30 |
| Dental Offices | 28 |
| Commercial Banks | 24 |
| Beauty Salons | 23 |
| Child Day Care | 23 |
| Coffee Shops | 23 |
| Grocery Stores | 18 |
| Home Health | 17 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
