Lima, NY

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2022 Population
2,243
0.62% 1-year decline
US Senator
Chuck Schumer
Democratic Party
US Senator
Kirsten Gillibrand
Democratic Party
2022 Median Age
31.8
7.29% 1-year decrease
2022 Poverty Rate
6.57%
20.4% 1-year decrease
2022 Median Household Income
$71,719
18.4% 1-year growth
2022 Median Property Value
$180,000
20.5% 1-year growth
2022 Employed Population
1,142
0.0876% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Lima, NY had a population of 2.24k people with a median age of 31.8 and a median household income of $71,719. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Lima, NY declined from 2,257 to 2,243, a −0.62% decrease and its median household income grew from $60,563 to $71,719, a 18.4% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Lima, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (85.9%), White (Hispanic) (3.79%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.39%), Other (Non-Hispanic) (2.05%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.07%).

None of the households in Lima, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.5% of the residents in Lima, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Lima, NY are Elim Bible Institute and College (33 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in Lima, NY was $180,000, and the homeownership rate was 75.3%.

Most people in Lima, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23 minutes. The average car ownership in Lima, NY was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Lima, NY is home to a population of 2.24k people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2022, 4.01% of Lima, NY residents were born outside of the country (90 people).

In 2022, there were 22.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.93k people) in Lima, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 85 White (Hispanic) and 76 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

98.5%
2022 Citizenship
98.6%
2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 98.5% of Lima, NY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Lima, NY was 98.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lima, NY
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    1.93k ± 215
  2. White (Hispanic)
    85 ± 82
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    76 ± 54.2
6.73%
Hispanic Population
151 people

In 2022, there were 22.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.93k people) in Lima, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 85 White (Hispanic) and 76 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

6.73% of the people in Lima, NY are hispanic (151 people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Dominican Republic
    505,872 ± 17,239 people
  2. China
    415,960 ± 15,668 people
  3. Jamaica
    230,433 ± 11,717 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New York was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 505,872 New York residents, followed by China with 415,960 and Jamaica with 230,433.

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Foreign-Born Population

4.01%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
90 people
4.92%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
111 people

As of 2022, 4.01% of Lima, NY residents (90 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lima, NY was 4.92%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (1990s)
    31 ± 36
  2. Vietnam
    22 ± 29
  3. Korea
    5 ± 15

Lima, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1.41 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Lima, NY employs 1.14k people. The largest industries in Lima, NY are Educational Services (205 people), Manufacturing (112 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (105 people), and the highest paying industries are Information ($80,357), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($76,429), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($68,056).

Males in New York have an average income that is 1.27 times higher than the average income of females, which is $77,694. The income inequality in New York (measured using the Gini index) is 0.494, which is higher than than the national average.

Occupations

1.14k
2022 Value
± 162
0.0876%
1 Year growth
± 20.6%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Lima, NY grew at a rate of 0.0876%, from 1.14k employees to 1.14k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lima, NY, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (140 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (137 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (85 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lima, NY.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

1.14k
2022 Value
± 162
0.0876%
1 Year growth
± 20.6%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Lima, NY grew at a rate of 0.0876%, from 1.14k employees to 1.14k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lima, NY, are Educational Services (205 people), Manufacturing (112 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (105 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lima, NY, though some of these residents may live in Lima, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$49,485
Median earning men ± $12,732
$28,672
Median earning women ± $5,736

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Public Administration ($98,542), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($71,563), and Manufacturing ($68,750).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($48,571), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($46,875), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($46,042).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.74%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 9.56M people employed in New York. This represents a 2.74% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 19.7%.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 60.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Other (0.813%).

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing the state of New York. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from New York

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Chuck Schumer
Senator from New York3
Assumed office on January 3, 1999
Kirsten Gillibrand
Senator from New York1
Assumed office on January 26, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Hillary Clinton, who had become Secretary of State.

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing New York.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representatives from New York

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house.

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Education

In 2022, universities in Lima, NY awarded 33 degrees. The student population of Lima, NY in 2022 is skewed towards men, with 74 male students and 40 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lima, NY are White (20 and 76.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (5 and 19.2%), Asian (1 and 3.85%), and Black or African American (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Lima, NY by number of degrees awarded are Elim Bible Institute and College (33 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Lima, NY are Biblical Studies (15 and 45.5%), Other Theological & Ministerial Studies (10 and 30.3%), and Religious Studies (8 and 24.2%).

The median tuition cost in Lima, NY for private four year colleges is $10,105.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2022 in Lima, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 97.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 62.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 114 (64.9% men and 35.1% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 114 students enrolled in Lima, NY, 64.9% men and 35.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 77 records, of which 36.4% were women and 63.6% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
15 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Lima, NY was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
33 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Elim Bible Institute and College with 33 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2022, 16 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lima, NY, which is 0.941 times less than the 17 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 20 degrees mean that there were 4 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 5 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($10,105) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($500) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,250) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 1.7% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.75% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (4.04M), Bachelors Degree (3.33M), and Some college (2.79M).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Lima, NY was $180,000 in 2022, which is 0.639 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $149,400 to $180,000, a 20.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Lima, NY is 75.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Lima, NY have an average commute time of 23 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lima, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$180,000
Median Property Value 2022
±$11,104
$601
Median Property Taxes
±$111

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Rent vs Own

75.3%
Homeownership
2022
56.3%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2022

In 2022, 75.3% of the housing units in Lima, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.3%.

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Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity
Census Tract 306
Highest Median Household Income (Total)

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$71,719
Median Household Income
± $20,629
798
Number of Households
± 131

In 2022, the median household income of the 798 households in Lima, NY grew to $71,719 from the previous year's value of $60,563.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Lima, NY is from New York.
0.494
2022 Wage GINI in New York
0.493
2021 Wage GINI in New York

In 2022, the income inequality in New York was 0.494 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.125% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for New York was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New York in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022
  1. Drove Alone (77.3%)
  2. Walked (9.78%)
  3. Carpooled (6.43%)

In 2022, 77.3% of workers in Lima, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (9.78%) and those who carpooled to work (6.43%).

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Commute Time

23 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lima, NY have a shorter commute time (23 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 2.47% of the workforce in Lima, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Lima, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Lima, NY have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

6.57% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lima, NY (132 out of 2.01k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lima, NY is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

98.1% of the population of Lima, NY has health coverage, with 55.9% on employee plans, 17.1% on Medicaid, 8.78% on Medicare, 16.2% on non-group plans, and 0.0892% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Livingston County, NY see 2400 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.65% decrease from the previous year (2517 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1986 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 669 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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2,400 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Livingston County, NY

Primary care physicians in Livingston County, NY see an average of 2,400 patients per year. This represents a 4.65% decrease from the previous year (2,517 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Livingston County, NY in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 29.2% under 18 years, 23.4% between 18 and 34 years, 36.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.8% were men and 48.2% were women.

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Uninsured People

1.92%
Uninsured
55.9%
Employer Coverage
17.1%
Medicaid
8.78%
Medicare
16.2%
Non-Group
0.0892%
Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lima, NY grew by 66.4% from 1.15% to 1.92%.

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