Lima
City in Allen County, Ohio
Lima is a city in Allen County, Ohio, with 35,579 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 879 ft (268 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fort Shawnee, 4.4 miles SW.
- 35,579residents (2020 Census)
- 879 ftelevation · 268 m
- 13.6 sq miland area · 35.3 km²
- 2,609 / sq mipopulation density
- 45805ZIP code
About Lima
Lima ( LY-mə) is a city in Allen County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat. It had a population of 35,579 at the 2020 census. The city is located in northwest Ohio along Interstate 75, approximately 72 miles (116 km) north of Dayton, 78 miles (126 km) southwest of Toledo, and 63 mi (101 km) southeast of Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Lima was founded in 1831. It is the principal city of the Lima metropolitan area, which had 102,000 residents in 2020 and is included in the Lima–Van Wert–Wapakoneta combined statistical area. The Lima Army Tank Plant, officially called the Joint Systems Manufacturing Center, was built in 1941 and is the sole producer of the M1 Abrams tank.
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Living in Lima
- Median household income
- $46,240
- Median home value
- $107,200
- Median rent
- $903/mo
- Median age
- 36.8
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Lima had 35,579 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 35,579 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,609 per sq mi (1,008 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lima at a glance
| State | Ohio (OH) |
|---|---|
| County | Allen County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 35,579 (2020) |
| Land area | 13.63 sq mi (35.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.18 sq mi (0.48 km²) |
| Elevation | 879 ft (268 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.7407° N, 84.1121° W |
| ZIP code | 45805 |
| Official website | cityhall.lima.oh.us/index.asp |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3943554 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lima
- Fort Shawnee4.4 mi SW
- Elida5.6 mi NW
- Cairo6.4 mi N
- Cridersville6.4 mi S
- Westminster7.7 mi E
- Gomer8.1 mi NW
- Lafayette8.6 mi E
- Beaverdam9.6 mi NE
- Uniopolis9.7 mi S
- Vaughnsville9.8 mi N
- Harrod10.2 mi E
- Buckland11.2 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lima
What county is Lima in?
Lima is in Allen County, Ohio.
What is the population of Lima, OH?
35,579 people lived in Lima at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lima, OH?
The ZIP code of Lima is 45805.
What is the elevation of Lima?
879 feet (268 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lima?
Fort Shawnee (4.4 mi), Elida (5.6 mi), Cairo (6.4 mi), Cridersville (6.4 mi), Westminster (7.7 mi).
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