Demographics & People — Lima, New York
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,188 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~1,800 |
| Median Age | 36.6 |
| Total Households | 769 |
| Family Households | 460 |
| Average Household Size | 2.53 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,916 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Asian | 75 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 183 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 643 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 605 |
| Irish | 394 |
| Other groups | 250 |
| English | 214 |
| Italian | 207 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 151 |
| European | 106 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 82 |
| Scottish | 77 |
Language
| English Only | 1,951 |
| Spanish | 67 |
| Population 5+ | 2,079 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 92 |
| Population 18+ | 1,703 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.3 minutes |
| Work from Home | 12.4% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Lima, New York.