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Parma

Idaho · 2,203 residents (2025 est.) · 1.081 sq mi
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Parma has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,231. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $274,300. The poverty rate of 21.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 117%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,928
+9%since 2000
from 1,771 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,784 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 1,638 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.9
+10%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,203 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Parma
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,231
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,964 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,891
+144%since 2000
from $11,861 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.8%
+22.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.527
+58%since 2010
from 0.334 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction17.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade14.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade14%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$274,300
+117%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$980
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $478 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
34.4% rent
Vacancy rate
5.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.4%
+23.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.6
+157%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
63
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.5%(1,230)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino27.1%(480)
Asian1%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.2%(924)
2024
White, non-Hispanic59.4%(1,145)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino35.8%(690)
Asian0.6%(12)
Other4.2%(81)
Diversity Score64.7%(1,247)
Diversity Score
65
+24%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.0%
+19.9 ptssince 2000
from 61.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+30%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.1%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−12.3 ptssince 2011
from 15.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 59.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.9%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
12.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2012
from 23.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.8%
−69.2 ptssince 2013
from 82.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.5%
+28.8 ptssince 2017
from 56.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
72.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2016
from 70.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
26.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2016
from 28.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Parma, Idaho?

Parma, Idaho has about 1,928 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Parma, Idaho?

The typical household in Parma, Idaho earns about $49,231 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Parma, Idaho expensive?

In Parma, Idaho, the median home is worth about $274,300, and the typical rent is about $980 a month.

How educated are people in Parma, Idaho?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Parma, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Parma, Idaho?

About 21.3% of people in Parma, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Parma, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Parma, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 331 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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