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Lima, OH vs Dayton, OH

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- Dayton is 0% more densely populated than Lima.
- People are 13.0% less likely to be married in Dayton.
- The Median Age is 0.8 years younger in Dayton.
 Lima, OHDayton, OHUnited States
 Population  Unlock138,416329,725,481
 Female Population47.5%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population52.5%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock33.538.4
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 Population - 201038,572  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock166,179285,036,114
 Population - 199045,549  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-15.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-20.0%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock2,498.693.4
 Land Area13.5  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock1.2264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Lima, OHDayton, OHUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.6%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.7%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.3%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.4%3.9%
 Age 18 to 206.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock7.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.2%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.0%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.8%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.6%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.4%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.8%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.5%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.3%1.9%
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 Race
 Lima, OHDayton, OHUnited States
 White61.5%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock38.3%12.2%
 Asian0.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races8.4%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock5.0%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Lima, OHDayton, OHUnited States
 Married Population32.6%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock25.5%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock71.7%50.2%
 Never Married45.3%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock15.3%10.8%
 Widowed6.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.202.60
 Households14,156  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock28,13480,755,759
     Married couple, w/children20.4%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock30.3%42.9%
 Non Family Households6,168  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock35.1%15.8%
     Single householder, no children12.8%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Lima    7 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

This is the most depressed city I have ever been in. It is a ghetto town and is very sad. The mall has nothing to offer and many retailers have moved out. Their style  More

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Over 16 years ago

Want to know what the best thing is about Lima? Nothing! Most places have at least a few things that make them unique and appealing. Not Lima; as a matter of fact, I am  More

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Over 17 years ago

I grew up around Dayton/ Lima area. We are seriously thinking of moving someplace warmer - south east. We have lived here because this is where our family if from. We  More

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Reviews for Dayton    32 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I've lived in Dayton Ohio for over 7 years. I live in a historic district within a short walk to Oregon district and down town. The summer concert series at Levitt  More

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Over 7 years ago

Spent years assigned at WPAFB (in Mar 90 - Aug 95') and lived in Oakwood for 5 years. We loved it and have nothing negative to say. Locals were friendly and interested  More

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I spent four and a half miserable years here. Essentially, your only employment opportunities are in healthcare or at the base. I worked at the base; they were  More

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