Lima, Oklahoma Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 31, Lima's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Lima is a small community located in Oklahoma, within Seminole County. The total population is 31. It ranks as the 792nd most populous out of 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lima is 53.1 years. This is 44% higher than the state median of 37.0 years. 12.9% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 67.7%. This is 342% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Lima, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $23,500. Housing costs are 88% lower than the state median of $199,800. 63.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% lower than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lima is Hispanic or Latino, making up 51.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 32.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (6.5%) is well below the state average of 62.1%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (32.3% vs 6.8%). The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (51.6% vs 12.7%).

Education

0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 65.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Lima, Oklahoma is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Oklahoma state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.