Lima, OH local economy
61st
Lima, OH ranks in the 61st percentile of United States metros as of September 2026, with momentum rising over the past 12 months.
Business formation
New business applications or registrations was 1,050 in January 2025, up 32.2% from January 2024.
Building permits
Dwelling units authorized by permit was 15 in July 2026.
Employment
Payrolled or covered employment was 49,665 in January 2026.
New business applications or registrations was 1,050 in January 2025, up 32.2% from January 2024. Dwelling units authorized by permit was 15 in July 2026.
Frequently asked questions
- How does Lima, OH rank among United States metros?
- Lima, OH ranks in the 61st percentile of United States metros as of September 2026, with momentum rising over the past 12 months.
- What is the new business applications or registrations in Lima, OH?
- New business applications or registrations in Lima, OH was 1,050 in January 2025.
- What is the dwelling units authorized by permit in Lima, OH?
- Dwelling units authorized by permit in Lima, OH was 15 in July 2026.
- What is the payrolled or covered employment in Lima, OH?
- Payrolled or covered employment in Lima, OH was 49,665 in January 2026.
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Sources and methodology
- U.S. Census Bureau — Business Formation Statistics (BFS)
- U.S. Census Bureau — Building Permits Survey (BPS), CBSA monthly
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), national all-industry
Method: 2026.09. Updated 2026-09-10. Coverage: 100% of weighted components available.
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