| Lima Metropolitan Area | |
| Official Name: | Lima–Van Wert–Celina, OH CSA |
| Settlement Type: | Combined Statistical Area |
The Lima–Van Wert–Wapakoneta Combined Statistical Area (CSA) is made up of three counties in Northwest Ohio. The Lima Metropolitan Statistical Area and two Micropolitan Statistical Areas - Van Wert and Wapakoneta, are components of the CSA. As of the 2000 Census, the CSA had a population of 184,743 (though a July 1, 2009 estimate placed the population at 179,552).[1]
As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 184,743 people, 69,609 households, and 49,333 families residing within the CSA. The racial makeup of the CSA was 90.28% White, 7.34% African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.46% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.54% from other races, and 1.19% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.25% of the population.
The median income for a household in the CSA was $39,971, and the median income for a family was $47,083. Males had a median income of $34,982 versus $23,735 for females. The per capita income for the CSA was $18,466.