Lima City, Ohio
As of the census of 2000, there were 40081 people, 15410 households, and 9567 families living in the city. The population density was 3135 people per square mile (1210.43/kmē), it is the 88th most populated city in terms of population density. There were 17631 housing units at an average density of 1379.6 per square mile (532.67/kmē). The average household size was 2.42 people, and the average family size was 3.06 people. In the city the population was spread out, with 27.2% under the age of 18, 11.5% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 100.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.3 males. The median age of the city's population was 32.9 years, The median age of males was 31.3 years, for females the median age was 34.7 years. The racial makeup of the city was 27776 White, 10614 Black or African American, 124 American Indian, 205 Asian, 4 Native Hawaiian, 970 from two or more races and 388 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $27067, it is the 103rd lowest city by median household income in the U.S. state of Ohio. The median income for a family in the city was $32405, it is the 106th poorest city in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the city was $13882, it is the 151st poorest city in terms of per capita income. The median income is $17254, Males have a median income of $21744 versus $13452 for females.
In 2000, 10591 pupils and students, of which 53.41% are male and 46.59% are female, 26.42% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 6.79% nursery or pri school, 6.75% kindergarten, 45.16% elementary school, 22.71% high school and 18.59% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 40081 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 41583 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 41562 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 41046 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 40774 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 39450 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 38639 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 38399 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 38045 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 37926 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 37829 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 421 | 298 | 719 |
| Kindergarten | 379 | 336 | 715 |
| Elementary school | 2581 | 2202 | 4783 |
| High school | 1177 | 1228 | 2405 |
| College or graduate school | 1099 | 870 | 1969 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lima city, Ohio | $27067 | $32405 | $13882 |
| Allen County, Ohio | $37048 | $44723 | $17511 |
| Ohio, United States | $40956 | $50037 | $21003 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |