South Lima, NY Demographics

A map of South Lima's Population by Race

South Lima, New York has an estimated population of 153, a dramatic decrease from the 269 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Lima, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Lima has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In South Lima, that probability was 21.2% in 2020 and 0.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Lima is ranked the 1236th most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). South Lima was ranked the 1201st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Lima's White Population

153 residents of South Lima, or 100.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Lima is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. South Lima ranks 529th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Lima's White population has declined by an estimated 35.7%. White residents' share of South Lima's population has increased from 88.5% to 100.0%.

South Lima is more White than neighboring Lakeville (90.8% White), Livonia (95.3% White), Livonia Center (99.2% White), East Avon (93.6% White), and Lima (75% White).

South Lima's Black Population

0 residents of South Lima, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Lima is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. South Lima ranks 1176th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Lima's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of South Lima's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

South Lima is less Black than neighboring Livonia (0.1% Black), Livonia Center (0.3% Black), and Lima (1.8% Black).

South Lima's Asian Population

0 residents of South Lima, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Lima is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. South Lima ranks 473rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Lima's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of South Lima's population has decreased from 2.2% to 0.0%.

South Lima is less Asian than neighboring Livonia Center (0.5% Asian), East Avon (3.4% Asian), and Lima (4% Asian).

South Lima's Hispanic Population

0 residents of South Lima, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Lima is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. South Lima ranks 927th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Lima's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of South Lima's population has decreased from 2.6% to 0.0%.

South Lima is less Hispanic than neighboring Lakeville (0.2% Hispanic), Livonia (4.6% Hispanic), and Lima (14.1% Hispanic).

South Lima's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of South Lima, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in South Lima is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. South Lima ranks 1179th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Lima's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of South Lima's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

South Lima is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lima (1.8% Native American/Other).

South Lima's Multiracial Population

0 residents of South Lima, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Lima is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. South Lima ranks 55th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Lima's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of South Lima's population has decreased from 6.7% to 0.0%.

South Lima is less Multiracial than neighboring Lakeville (8.9% Multiracial), Livonia (0.1% Multiracial), East Avon (2.9% Multiracial), and Lima (3.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.