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Parma

Idaho · 2,096 residents · 1.081 sq mi
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Parma has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,281. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $131,100. Households here earn about 27% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,096
+18%since 2000
from 1,771 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,939 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 1,638 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.6
+9%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Parma
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,281
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,964 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,107
+70%since 2000
from $11,861 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.4%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction14.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,100
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$780
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $478 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
28.8% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+40%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.9%(1,298)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino31.3%(655)
Asian0.7%(14)
Other2.6%(54)
Diversity Score60.5%(1,267)
Diversity Score
60
+16%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.4%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 61.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+38%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.0%
+24.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 15.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 59.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.1%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
9.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.2%
−66.8 ptssince 2013
from 82.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Parma, Idaho?

Parma, Idaho has about 2,096 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Parma, Idaho?

The typical household in Parma, Idaho earns about $43,281 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 $131,100, and the typical rent is about $780 a month.

How educated are people in Parma, Idaho?

About 17.3% 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 12.2% 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 499 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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