Elida (/iˈlaɪdə/ ee-LY-də[6]) is a village in Allen County, Ohio, United States.

[7] A post office called Elida was established in 1854, and remained in operation until 1959.

[7] According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.22 square miles (3.16 km2), all land.

There were 741 housing units at an average density of 607.4 per square mile (234.5/km2).

18.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 717 housing units at an average density of 692.7 per square mile (267.5/km2).

18.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.