Lima, Ohio is a city located in Allen County with a population of 11,821 (as of 2019). The population density is 152 people per square mile. It is known as the “Lima Bean Capital of the World” and is home to a variety of businesses, outdoor activities, organizations and sporting events.
Businesses in Lima include local favorites like Hairy Bear Brewing Company, where you can enjoy craft beer brewed on site, Tecumseh Outfitters which offers rentals for kayaking and other activities perfect for exploring the nearby Ottawa River, and Toni's Country Kitchen for fresh homemade breakfast and lunch.
Outdoor enthusiasts will find plenty of recreational opportunities in Lima year-round. With six parks within city limits there are plenty of trails for hiking, biking and running throughout the warmer months. In winter you can enjoy sledding at Ewing Park or take part in snowshoeing or cross country skiing at Memorial Park.
Sports lovers have no shortage of options in Lima either. Home games for Ohio State Lima Panthers football team are held locally during the fall season at Spartan Stadium while basketball fans cheer on the Otterbein Cardinals at Somers Gym year round. Lima also hosts an annual 10K run called Run with the Roosters every January that draws runners from all over the state each year.
In addition to local sports teams there are several other organizations dedicated to giving back to the community including United Way of Greater Lima which provides resources to support those in need as well as Beautify Lima which organizes volunteer efforts to improve parks throughout the city each year.
The population in Lima (zip 45807) is 11,821. There are 156 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Lima (zip 45807) is 42.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Lima (zip 45807) is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Lima (zip 45807)
- 56.9% are married
- 9.6% are divorced
- 29.9% are married with children
- 8.5% have children, but are single
Race in Lima (zip 45807)
- 92.1% are White
- 4.1% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 1.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.8% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander