Comedian Lenny Bruce had a routine called “Lima, Ohio” in his act, based on a booking he had there as a young comedian. He used Lima as a metaphor for small towns across America and his experiences in them.
Comedienne, actress, and author Phyllis Diller was born in Lima, Ohio on July 17, 1917.
Lima, Ohio, is the nation’s most affordable housing market, according to the revised National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Opportunity Index (HOI) for the third quarter of 2004.
Geography
Lima is located at 40°44′27″ North, 84°6′54″ West (40.740700, -84.114997)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 33.4 km² (12.9 mi²). 33.1 km² (12.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.3 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.78% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 40,081 people, 15,410 households, and 9,569 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,210.9/km² (3,135.0/mi²). There are 17,631 housing units at an average density of 532.7/km² (1,379.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 69.30% White, 26.48% African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.51% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.97% from other races, and 2.42% from two or more races. 1.97% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Related Travel Information
Lima is a town located in Livingston County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 4,541.
The Town of Lima is in the northeast part of the county. The Village of Lima is located within the town.
History
The Town of Lima was organized in 1797 as the Town of Charleston, but was renamed in 1808 to reflect that many residents had come from Old Lyme, Connecticut and to avoid confusion with another location named Charleston in New York state.
Geography
The north town line is the border of Monroe County, New York, and the east town line
Lima is a town located in Beaverhead County, Montana. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 242.
Geography
Lima is located at 44°38'9" North, 112°35'31" West (44.635813, -112.592058)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.4 km² (0.6 mi²). 1.4 km² (0.6 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 242 people, 109 households, and 64 families residing in the town. The population density is 169.9/km² (438.7/mi²). There are 158 housing units at an average density of 110.9/km² (286.4/mi²).
Pataskala is a city located in Licking County, Ohio. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 10,249. Pataskala was a small community until 1996, when what was then the village of Pataskala merged with Lima Township, vastly increasing its population and geographic area.
Geography
Pataskala is located at 39°59'52" North, 82°41'51" West (39.997890, -82.697411)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 73.9 km² (28.5 mi²). 73.8 km² (28.5 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.07% water.
Demographics
As of the census2
Ohio Travel Guide
Many people consider Ohio as one of the most beautiful places in the world. The northern side of Ohio borders onto Lake Erie, and with the great Ohio River and many other rivers flowing through the state, water recreation is abundant. The state of Ohio is mostly covered in fertile farmland, and the northeast is home to the world’s largest Amish population, a decidedly old-fashioned community which sells their freshly grown produce along with traditional handmade crafts in the small town country shops. To the south lies Ohio’s outback, a less populated region that is heavily forested and
Fairfield is a city located in Butler and Hamilton counties in Ohio, near Cincinnati. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 42,097. On December 28, 1994, the city withdrew from Fairfield Township.
There was another town named Fairfield, Ohio that was located Northeast of Dayton, Ohio. That Fairfield was merged with neighboring Osborn, Ohio to make up the present day city of Fairborn, Ohio in 1950.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 54.6 km² (21.1 mi²). 54.4 km² (21.0 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²)
