Lima is a CDP located in Delaware County Pennsylvania. Lima has a 2024 population of 2,629. Lima is currently declining at a rate of -0.27% annually but its population has increased by 28.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,051 in 2020.
The average household income in Lima is $111,097 with a poverty rate of 6.66%. The median age in Lima is 66.3 years: 62.9 years for males, and 69.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lima was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,704 | 95.41% |
| Black or African American | 84 | 2.96% |
| Asian | 44 | 1.55% |
| Two or more races | 2 | 0.07% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,099 | 1.95 | 41.6 | 58.4 |
| Non Family | 596 | 1.03 | 28 | 72 |
| Married | 431 | 3.11 | 63.6 | 36.4 |
| Female | 72 | 2.64 | 22.2 | 77.8 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.04
Average Family Size
1.95
Average Household Size
41.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 63 | 2.74% |
| Associates Degree | 242 | 10.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 441 | 19.16% |
| Graduate Degree | 428 | 18.59% |
| High School Graduate | 797 | 34.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 94 | 4.08% |
| Some College | 237 | 10.3% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,180 | 2,042 | 833 |
| Black | 76 | 57 | 0 |
| Asian | 44 | 44 | 34 |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $94,671 | $121,083 | $67,028 |
| Graduate Degree | $87,407 | $127,411 | $86,157 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $96,250 | $3,977 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $75,625 | $108,984 | $66,611 |
| Some College | $59,726 | $0 | $0 |
$75,625
Average Earnings
$108,984
Average Male
$66,611
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.74% of Lima residents speak only English, while 8.26% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.91% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,110 | 139 | 6.59% |
| Black | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| Multiple | 2 | 2 | 100% |
6.66%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.77%
Male Poverty Rate
8.49%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lima is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lima is White, with 6.59% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.53%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 6.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 20.73% |
| Some College | 11.11% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0.7% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 4.61% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $122,734 | $145,559 |
| Households | $76,953 | $111,097 |
| Married Families | $136,222 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,071 | $82,013 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.4%
Male Marriage Rate
28.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
314
Number of Veterans
299
Male Veterans
15
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 74 |
| Second Gulf War | 44 |
| Vietnam | 38 |
| World War II | 32 |
| First Gulf War | 29 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 181 |
| 18 to 34 | 44 |
| 65 to 74 | 42 |
| 55 to 64 | 29 |
| 35 to 54 | 18 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 305 | 12.99% |
| Black | 9 | 11.39% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.08%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
28.7%
Labor Force Participation
25.3%
Employment Rate
11.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
78.65%
Born in Lima
95.62%
Native Born
4.38%
Foreign Born
0.07%
Non Citizen
4.3%
Naturalized
95.62% of Lima residents were born in the United States, with 78.65% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0.07% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,629 | -7 | -0.27% |
| 2023 | 2,636 | -8 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 2,644 | 360 | 15.76% |
| 2021 | 2,284 | 233 | 11.36% |
| 2020 | 2,051 | 113 | 5.83% |
| 2019 | 1,938 | 175 | 9.93% |
| 2018 | 1,763 | -11 | -0.62% |
| 2017 | 1,774 | -295 | -14.26% |
| 2016 | 2,069 | -101 | -4.65% |
| 2015 | 2,170 | -175 | -7.46% |
| 2014 | 2,345 | -207 | -8.11% |
| 2013 | 2,552 | -328 | -11.39% |
| 2012 | 2,880 | -31 | -1.06% |
| 2011 | 2,911 | 176 | 6.44% |
| 2010 | 2,735 | 0 | 0% |