Lima, Ohio Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Lima, Ohio is 35,304 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 40th-largest city in Ohio. The median household income is $43,370, the median home value is $95,900, and the median age is 35.4.
The population has declined 10.1% since 2010 (38,578 → 34,690).
35,304
Population
2592
People / sq mi
$43,370
Median Income
$95,900
Median Home Value
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Lima covers 13.6 sq mi of land at 2592 people per square mile.
About Lima, OH
In Lima, home values do the distinguishing — a median of $95,900. With 35,304 residents, Lima is a city in Ohio. It ranks #40 among cities in Ohio by population.
Household earnings sit near the bottom of the range at $43,370, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 21.2%, is among the steepest of comparable US cities and above the national 12.4%. Housing costs are among the lowest of comparable places: a median home value of $95,900, with typical rent around $865.
College credentials are comparatively rare here: just 11.8%, below the national 35.0%. Home-based work is uncommon, at 3.1%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 17 minutes each way.
Lima city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Lima city had a population of 38,578 in 2010 and 34,690 in 2024, a -10.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 38,578 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.75%.
34,690
Population (2024)
38,578
Population (2010)
38,578
Peak (2010)
-0.75%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 38,578 |
| 2011 | 38,378 |
| 2012 | 38,104 |
| 2013 | 38,005 |
| 2014 | 37,898 |
| 2015 | 37,510 |
| 2016 | 37,315 |
| 2017 | 37,115 |
| 2018 | 36,897 |
| 2019 | 36,659 |
| 2020 | 35,483 |
| 2021 | 35,262 |
| 2022 | 34,912 |
| 2023 | 34,745 |
| 2024 | 34,690 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 64.0% |
| Black or African American | 23.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$43,370
Median Household Income
$22,953
Per Capita Income
21.2%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$95,900
Median Home Value
$865
Median Rent
46.4%
Owner-Occupied
Education
87.8%
High School+
11.8%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.4%
Drive Alone
80.5%
Public Transit
3.1%
Work From Home
17.2 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
18.2%
Foreign Born
96.5%
Non-English at Home
7.3%
Veterans
17.9%
With Disability
93.0%
Health Insurance
91.0%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Manufacturing | 19.8% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 18.2% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 11.1% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 9.0% |
| Construction | 6.1% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.8% |
| Retail Trade | 5.1% |
| Information | 3.2% |
| Public Administration | 2.9% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.1% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.7% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Lima, Ohio has a population of 35,304 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 40th-largest city in Ohio.
The median household income in Lima, Ohio is $43,370, with 21.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Lima, Ohio is $95,900, with median monthly rent at $865 and a homeownership rate of 46.4%.
The median age in Lima, Ohio is 35.4 years. The population is 51.1% male and 48.9% female.
The population has declined 10.1% since 2010 (38,578 → 34,690).
Lima city, OH Climate
Lima city, OH has an average annual temperature of 10.3°C (51°F) and receives about 902 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
10.3°C
Avg Temp
902
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -4° / 25° | 50 mm |
| February | -2° / 28° | 47 mm |
| March | 4° / 38° | 76 mm |
| April | 10° / 49° | 87 mm |
| May | 16° / 60° | 96 mm |
| June | 21° / 70° | 94 mm |
| July | 23° / 74° | 95 mm |
| August | 22° / 72° | 80 mm |
| September | 18° / 65° | 77 mm |
| October | 12° / 53° | 56 mm |
| November | 5° / 42° | 76 mm |
| December | -1° / 31° | 68 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Lima city, OH
The most comfortable months to visit Lima city, OH are typically June, August and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 29°C high). The coldest is January (near -8°C low). May is usually the wettest month.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.