Census ACS · #396 MSA
Lima Metro Area
The Lima, Oh Metropolitan Statistical Area has 101,685 residents. The median household income is $62,001 and the median home value is $158,400.
101,685
Population
253
People / sq mi
$62,001
Median Income
$158,400
Median Home Value
The Lima CBSA covers 403 sq mi of land at 252.6 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 80.9% |
| Black or African American | 10.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.7% |
Economy & Income
$62,001
Median Household Income
$33,382
Per Capita Income
9.8%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Lima metro's price level is 89.7 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 10.3% lower the US average. The local median income of $62,001 has the buying power of $69,144 in average-priced US metros.
89.7
Price Level (US = 100)
$69,144
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$62,001
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$158,400
Median Home Value
$898
Median Rent
68.3%
Homeownership
Education
92.4%
High School+
19.9%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.5%
Drive Alone
4.6%
Work From Home
18.8 min
Avg Commute
16.3%
Foreign Born
Lima spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Lima, Oh Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 101,685 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #396 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Lima metro area is $62,001, with a per capita income of $33,382.
The Lima, Oh CBSA spans the state of Ohio.
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Data for the Lima, Oh CBSA (30620) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.