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Lima, Wisconsin
Town hall
Town hall
Location of Lima, Wisconsin
Location of Lima, Wisconsin
Country  United States
State  Wisconsin
County Sheboygan
Area
 • Total 36.6 sq mi (94.9 km2)
 • Land 36.6 sq mi (94.7 km2)
 • Water 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km2)
Elevation
738 ft (225 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total 2,948
 • Density 80.6/sq mi (31.1/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 920
FIPS code 55-44150
GNIS feature ID 1583558
Website www.townlima.com

Lima (pronounced like "LY-muh") is a town in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States. In the year 2000, about 2,948 people lived here. It is part of the larger Sheboygan area. Some smaller communities like Gibbsville, Hingham, and Ourtown are also located within Lima. There was once a "ghost town" called Kennedy Corners here too.

What is Lima Like?

Lima covers an area of about 36.6 square miles (which is about 94.9 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit being water.

Who Lives in Lima?

Based on a count from the year 2000, there were 2,948 people living in Lima. This means there were about 80.6 people for every square mile.

Homes and Families

There were 1,008 households in the town. A household is like a home where people live. About 77% of these households were married couples living together. Most households, around 36%, had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.81 people.

Age Groups in Lima

The people in Lima are spread across different age groups.

  • About 25.8% of the population was under 18 years old.
  • Around 28.6% were young adults aged 25 to 44.
  • About 12.7% were 65 years old or older.

The average age in Lima was 39 years.

How People Earn Money

In 2000, the average income for a household in Lima was about $53,023 per year. For families, the average income was a bit higher, around $56,917. The average income for each person in the town was about $21,175.

Famous People from Lima

Several notable people were born in Lima, Wisconsin:

  • Harold F. Huibregtse was a businessman and state legislator in Wisconsin.
  • Frank W. Humphrey was a banker and also served as a state legislator.
  • Dennis T. Phalen was a lawyer and a state legislator.
  • Eugene A. Phalen was a businessman and a state legislator.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Lima (condado de Sheboygan, Wisconsin) para niños

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