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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 45804: Transition from Moderate Diversity to White Majority (2013-2022)
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Population
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Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Zip code 45804 in Lima, Ohio, transitioned from a "Moderate Diversity" area to a "White Majority" community between 2013 and 2022. In 2013, the white population was 65% and the black population was 26%. By 2022, the white population increased to 70% while the black population decreased to 19%. The Hispanic population grew from 1% to 4%, and those identifying as two or more races increased from 4% to 7%.
The median income in Lima increased from $29,115 in 2013 to $37,717 in 2022. A significant increase to $41,412 occurred in 2021, followed by a decrease in 2022. The population of the zip code decreased from 15,731 in 2013 to 14,845 in 2022.
The demographic changes in Lima reflect patterns observed in many Midwestern cities. The community experienced a slight population decline, a shift towards a more pronounced white majority, and increases in Hispanic and multiracial populations.
The economic growth in Lima appears slower than national averages. The median household income in the United States was approximately $70,784 in 2021, higher than Lima's peak of $41,412 in the same year.
Lima, represented by zip code 45804, is a community in transition. It maintains a "White Majority" status while experiencing shifts towards greater diversity among its minority populations. These demographic changes, combined with modest economic growth and a slight population decline, indicate a community navigating racial, economic, and population dynamics typical of small Midwestern cities in the early 21st century.
