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Parchment

Michigan · 1,926 residents · 0.918 sq mi
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Parchment has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,386. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $134,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,926
−1%since 2000
from 1,936 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,098 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 2,109 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.3
−2%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Parchment
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,386
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,074 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,541
+51%since 2000
from $18,911 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.8%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.7%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.5%
US avg: 10%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,300
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$867
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $533 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
36.9% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+12%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(1,780)
Black4.1%(80)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(18)
Asian0.7%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score14%(271)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.9%(1,404)
Black14.7%(283)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(61)
Asian1.1%(22)
Other8.2%(158)
Diversity Score55.1%(1,060)
Diversity Score
55
+293%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 27.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 90.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+55%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 14.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 69.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.4%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
53.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.0%
−79.1 ptssince 2013
from 87.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Parchment, Michigan?

Parchment, Michigan has about 1,926 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Parchment, Michigan?

The typical household in Parchment, Michigan earns about $52,386 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Parchment, Michigan expensive?

In Parchment, Michigan, the median home is worth about $134,300, and the typical rent is about $867 a month.

How educated are people in Parchment, Michigan?

About 22.1% of adults age 25 and over in Parchment, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Parchment, Michigan?

About 14.7% of people in Parchment, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Parchment, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Parchment, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 32 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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