Census tract · Allen County
Census Tract 138, Allen County, Ohio
Census Tract 138, GEOID 39003013800, in Allen County, Ohio, mostly within Lima (60% of its census blocks). 2,301 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±429); the 2020 Census counted 2,614.
Residents, 2020-2024
2,301
±429 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 2,614
Median household income
$54,375
±$33,173 (90% margin)
Allen County: $64,038
Median home value
$93,300
±$50,357 (90% margin)
Allen County: $165,300
Median gross rent
$806
±$181 (90% margin)
Allen County: $922
Where is Census Tract 138?
Census Tract 138 is one of 35 census tracts in Allen County, Ohio. It covers 2.55 square miles of land, 1,024 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 39003013800, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Lima | 60% |
| Perry Township, Allen County | 39% |
| Shawnee Township | 1% |
5 census tracts border Census Tract 138: Tract 116 ($45,938), Tract 118 ($98,214), Tract 119 ($72,417), Tract 134 ($28,167) and Tract 137 ($46,389). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 138?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 138's population at 2,301 (±429) in 1,011 households; the 2020 Census counted 2,614 residents and 1,265 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 138 | Lima |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,301 ±429 | 35,010 |
| Households | 1,011 ±173 | 14,273 |
| Average household size | 2.28 ±0.36 | 2.32 |
| Housing units | 1,392 ±176 | 15,950 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 138?
The median resident of Census Tract 138 is 33.6 years old; 27.3% are under 18 and 17.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 43.8%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 42.7%.
| Measure | Tract 138 | Lima |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.6 ±2.4 | 36.8 |
| Under 18 years | 27.3% ±7.6 pts | 23.1% |
| 65 years and over | 17.2% ±6.5 pts | 16.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.0% ±1.4 pts | 4.8% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 42.7% ±11.5 pts | 64.3% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 43.8% ±12.3 pts | 20.4% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.7% ±3.0 pts | 0.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 8.9% ±7.6 pts | 8.9% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.3% |
| Born outside the United States | 3.7% ±3.0 pts | 2.7% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.0% ±3.5 pts | 4.3% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.6% ±6.0 pts | 7.0% |
| With a disability | 20.0% ±9.3 pts | 18.5% |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.1% ±3.4 pts | 7.0% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 81.6% ±11.0 pts | 88.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 10.9% ±5.8 pts | 12.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.5% ±5.3 pts | 4.6% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 97.2% ±2.0 pts | 84.3% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Census Tract 138 earn?
Half of the 1,011 households in Census Tract 138 earn less than $54,375 a year (±$33,173), against $64,038 across Allen County: 21st highest of the county's 35 tracts with a reliable estimate. 31.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 138 | Lima |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $54,375 ±$33,173 | $46,240 |
| Mean household income | $61,575 ±$16,108 | $59,037 |
| Per capita income | $26,348 ±$6,352 | $24,787 |
| People below the poverty line | 31.9% ±12.8 pts | 23.9% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 49.9% ±22.6 pts | 32.9% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 36.0% ±12.9 pts | 24.7% |
| Households with a computer | 93.4% ±7.3 pts | 92.5% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.4% ±5.7 pts | 87.9% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Census Tract 138?
Owners occupy 46.6% of Census Tract 138's occupied homes and renters 53.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $93,300 by its owner (±$50,357). The median renter pays $806 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Tract 138 | Lima |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $93,300 ±$50,357 | $107,200 |
| Median gross rent | $806 ±$181 | $903 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 29.7% ±20.1 pts | 35.6% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,063 ±$133 | $994 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 46.6% ±14.8 pts | 45.6% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 53.4% ±14.8 pts | 54.4% |
| Housing units | 1,392 ±176 | 15,950 |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.4% ±9.1 pts | 71.4% |
| Mobile homes | 3.0% ±3.4 pts | 1.4% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.7 pts | 0.7% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 15.9% ±8.8 pts | 4.2% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 29.0% ±9.0 pts | 31.2% |
| Households with no vehicle | 13.1% ±11.2 pts | 13.5% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Census Tract 138 get to work?
84.0% of Census Tract 138's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 16.3 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 138 | Lima |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 73.1% ±9.5 pts | 58.1% |
| Unemployment rate | 17.2% ±13.1 pts | 8.5% |
| Drove alone to work | 84.0% ±8.7 pts | 79.9% |
| Carpooled | 8.5% ±7.3 pts | 11.6% |
| Public transportation | 1.7% ±2.6 pts | 1.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% ±3.7 pts | 1.3% |
| Worked from home | 1.4% ±2.2 pts | 2.8% |
| Mean travel time to work | 16.3 min ±2.6 | 17.1 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Census Tract 138 compare with the other tracts in Allen County?
Among Allen County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 138 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Allen County | In Lima |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 24th of 35 | 11th of 21 |
| Residents per square mile | 17th of 35 | 17th of 21 |
| Median household income | 21st of 35 | 7th of 21 |
| Per capita income | 24th of 35 | 10th of 21 |
| Median home value | 26th of 34 | 12th of 20 |
| Median gross rent | 25th of 33 | 15th of 20 |
| Poverty rate | 5th of 26 | 5th of 19 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25th of 30 | 11th of 16 |
| Median age | 28th of 35 | 14th of 21 |
| Owner-occupied share | 27th of 35 | 13th of 21 |
The tracts next to it on Allen County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 126 | 18th | $60,461±$19,116 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 110 | 19th | $58,721±$11,098 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 139 | 20th | $55,908±$12,376 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 138 | 21st | $54,375±$33,173 |
| Tract 113.01 | 22nd | $54,250±$16,767 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 112 | 23rd | $54,231±$14,161 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 129 | 24th | $52,008±$22,423 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 138?
3 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 138 on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections