Lima, OH Demographics

A map of Lima's Population by Race

Lima, Ohio had a population of 35,579 in 2020. It was 59.2% White, 27.6% Black, 0.6% Asian, 4.2% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 7.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Lima, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Lima is the 39th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Lima's White Population

21,064 residents of Lima identify as White, or 59.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Lima less than the White share of the population of Ohio (75.9% White). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Lima is ranked #1209 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Lima is less White than neighboring Fort Shawnee (87.2% White), Cairo (89.9% White), Cridersville (92.4% White), Elida (90.1% White), and Gomer (92.8% White).

Lima's Black Population

9,833 residents of Lima identify as Black, or 27.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Lima larger than the Black share of the population of Ohio (12.3% Black). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Lima is ranked #52 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Lima is more Black than neighboring Fort Shawnee (3.6% Black), Cairo (0.6% Black), Cridersville (1.3% Black), Elida (2.9% Black), and Gomer (0.3% Black).

Lima's Asian Population

203 residents of Lima identify as Asian, or 0.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Lima roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Ohio (2.5% Asian). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Lima is ranked #438 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Lima is more Asian than neighboring Cridersville (0.2% Asian), Elida (0.4% Asian), and Gomer (0% Asian). Lima is less Asian than neighboring Fort Shawnee (2.2% Asian).

Lima's Hispanic Population

1,485 residents of Lima identify as Hispanic, or 4.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Lima roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Ohio (4.4% Hispanic). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Lima is ranked #243 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Lima is more Hispanic than neighboring Fort Shawnee (2.5% Hispanic), Cairo (2.7% Hispanic), Cridersville (1.8% Hispanic), Elida (2.2% Hispanic), and Gomer (2% Hispanic).

Lima's Native American/Other Population

388 residents of Lima identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Lima roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Ohio (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Lima is ranked #106 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Lima is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fort Shawnee (0.8% Native American/Other), Cairo (0.2% Native American/Other), Cridersville (0.6% Native American/Other), Elida (0.6% Native American/Other), and Gomer (0.3% Native American/Other).

Lima's Multiracial Population

2,606 residents of Lima identify as Multiracial, or 7.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Lima roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Ohio (4.3% Multiracial). Of the 1,265 places in Ohio, Lima is ranked #43 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Lima is more Multiracial than neighboring Fort Shawnee (3.7% Multiracial), Cairo (6% Multiracial), Cridersville (3.8% Multiracial), Elida (3.8% Multiracial), and Gomer (4.6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.