Lima, New York facts for kids
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Lima, New York
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 Lima, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Livingston |
| Government | |
| • Type | Town Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 31.94 sq mi (82.73 km2) |
| • Land | 31.89 sq mi (82.60 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.14 km2) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 4,305 |
| • Estimate
(2016)
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4,175 |
| • Density | 130.91/sq mi (50.55/km2) |
| FIPS code | 36-051-42333 |
Lima (pronounced LY-muh) is a small town in New York, United States. It's located in Livingston County, in the northeastern part of the county. The town is south of the city of Rochester. In 2010, about 4,305 people lived there. The village of Lima is also found within the town.
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History of Lima
The town of Lima was first set up in 1789. Back then, it was called "Charleston." But in 1808, its name was changed to "Lima." This was because many people living there had moved from a place called Old Lyme, Connecticut. The new name also helped avoid confusion with another town named Charleston in New York.
A very important school, the Genesee Wesleyan Seminary, opened in Lima village in 1822. It was one of the first schools in the country where both boys and girls could study together. This is called a co-educational school. Later, in 1849, it became Genesee College.
However, in 1870, a church group decided to close the college. They chose to support a new university instead, which became Syracuse University. Many people in Lima were sad about this decision.
Several historic buildings and farms in Lima are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These include the Ganoung Cobblestone Farmhouse and the Zebulon Moses Farm Complex. These places help preserve the town's history.
Geography of Lima
Lima is in the northeastern part of Livingston County. Its northern border touches Monroe County. The eastern border is shared with Ontario County.
The town covers about 31.94 square miles (82.7 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. A small part, about 0.05 square miles (0.14 square kilometers), is water. Honeoye Creek, a stream that flows north, forms the eastern edge of the town. This creek eventually flows into the Genesee River.
Two main roads pass through Lima. New York State Route 5 and U.S. Route 20 are major roads that run east to west. New York State Route 15A runs north to south and crosses these roads in Lima village.
Neighboring Towns
Lima is surrounded by several other towns. Here are the towns next to Lima, listed clockwise:
Education in Lima
Students in Lima attend public schools that are part of the Honeoye Falls-Lima Central School District. These schools include Honeoye Falls-Lima Senior High School, Honeoye Falls-Lima Middle School, and Manor Intermediate School. Lima Primary School is also part of this district. The school's mascot is the cougar.
Genesee Community College opened a satellite campus in Lima in 2009. A satellite campus is like a smaller branch of a main college.
Elim Bible Institute and College is another school located in Lima village. It is a Christian college that offers religious studies.
Lima Christian School is a private school established in 1974. It serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade. Students from about 15 different local areas attend this school.
Population of Lima
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 1,963 | — | |
| 1830 | 1,764 | −10.1% | |
| 1840 | 2,176 | 23.4% | |
| 1850 | 2,433 | 11.8% | |
| 1860 | 2,782 | 14.3% | |
| 1870 | 2,912 | 4.7% | |
| 1880 | 2,782 | −4.5% | |
| 1890 | 2,438 | −12.4% | |
| 1900 | 2,279 | −6.5% | |
| 1910 | 2,068 | −9.3% | |
| 1920 | 1,890 | −8.6% | |
| 1930 | 1,900 | 0.5% | |
| 1940 | 1,986 | 4.5% | |
| 1950 | 2,336 | 17.6% | |
| 1960 | 2,716 | 16.3% | |
| 1970 | 3,445 | 26.8% | |
| 1980 | 3,859 | 12.0% | |
| 1990 | 4,187 | 8.5% | |
| 2000 | 4,541 | 8.5% | |
| 2010 | 4,305 | −5.2% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 4,175 | −3.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 4,541 people living in Lima. These people made up 1,553 households and 1,102 families. The town had about 142 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Lima were White (about 96.87%). There were also smaller numbers of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 1.26% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In terms of age, the population was spread out. About 23.8% of residents were under 18 years old. About 13.2% were between 18 and 24. The median age in Lima was 36 years old. This means half the people were younger than 36 and half were older.
Communities and Places in Lima
The Town of Lima includes several smaller communities and specific locations:
- Commins Corners – This area is in the northeastern part of the town.
- Idaho – You can find this location in the southeastern corner of the town.
- Lima – This is the main village within the town, located along NY-5/US-20.
- North Bloomfield – This is a small community, or hamlet, on the eastern border of the town. The historic North Bloomfield School is located here.
- South Lima – This is another hamlet located in the southwestern corner of the town.
Famous People from Lima
Several notable people have connections to Lima:
- Kenneth Keating – He was a U.S. senator from New York.
- Ken O'Dea – He was a professional baseball player in Major League Baseball.
- James Edward Quigley – He became an archbishop of Chicago.
- Henry Jarvis Raymond – He was a famous journalist, politician, and he founded The New York Times newspaper.
- Joel Dorman Steele – He was an important educator and author.
See also
In Spanish: Lima (Nueva York) para niños
