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Elida, OH
Village in Allen County, Ohio.
Population
2,163
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,857
ZIP codes
0
Elida and its ZIP codes
Elida at a glance
- Elida is about 6.4 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- The median household income is $81,083, 14% above the Ohio median of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $220,900 and median rent is $1,125 a month.
Local data for Elida, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Elida, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$81,083
Poverty rate
3.1%
Median home value
$220,900
Median rent
$1,125/mo
Homeownership
79.1%
Bachelor's or higher
31.1%
Median age
39.3
Average commute
18.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (728), Irish Americans (196), Italian Americans (38).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Allen County. PPP loans are for Elida.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,415
50,015 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,066
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$646M
FY 2026, $6,324 per person
How people get to work
Elida, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.7%
- Carpooled5.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home4.3%
Average one-way commute: 18.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Elida, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
317
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
163
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 19°F
41.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Elida, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.3%
U.S. 33.3% +4.0 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.7%
U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts
Cities near Elida
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GomerCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 2.3 |
| LimaCity | 5.2 mi | 13.6 |
| CairoVillage | 6.6 mi | 0.3 |
| VaughnsvilleCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 0.2 |
| Fort ShawneeCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 9.5 |
| DelphosCity | 8.4 mi | 3.3 |
| SpencervilleVillage | 9.8 mi | 1 |
| Fort JenningsVillage | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| CridersvilleVillage | 10 mi | 1.2 |
| BucklandVillage | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| Columbus GroveVillage | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| BeaverdamVillage | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| OttovilleVillage | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| WestminsterCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| LafayetteVillage | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| VenedociaVillage | 14 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Elida, OH in?
- Elida is in Allen County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Elida, OH?
- About 2,163 people live in Elida, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Elida?
- Nearby places include Gomer (4.3 mi), Lima (5.2 mi), Cairo (6.6 mi), Vaughnsville (7.2 mi), Fort Shawnee (8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023