Lima Population 2026

Lima has a population of 37,873, making it the #1187 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Ohio. It is about 232× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

Location of Lima (capital Washington shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

37,873

Rank in United States

#1187

Coordinates

40.74°N, 84.11°W

~268 m elevation · America/New_York

Distance to capital (Washington)

637 km

396 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Ohio

City	Population	Rank in United States
Columbus	913,175	#14
Cleveland	365,379	#52
Cincinnati	311,097	#62
Toledo	265,638	#77
Akron	197,542	#127
Dayton	135,512	#207
Parma	79,937	#458
Canton	71,885	#530

Cities near Lima

Findlay41,149 people · ~51 km away
Sidney20,858 people · ~51 km away
Defiance16,776 people · ~64 km away
Piqua20,790 people · ~67 km away
Troy25,659 people · ~79 km away
Bowling Green31,246 people · ~80 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Lima?

Lima has a population of 37,873 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1187 biggest city in United States.

What state is Lima in?

Lima is located in Ohio, United States.

Is Lima the capital of United States?

No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 637 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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