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Parma

Michigan · 769 residents · 1.05 sq mi
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Parma has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,250. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 138 residents. Median home value is $112,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
769
−15%since 2000
from 907 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
732 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 864 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.5
+12%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5486687899091K1990201020202024Parma
2024624
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,250
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,531 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,577
+37%since 2000
from $16,483 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.1%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services3.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,800
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$679
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $511 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.2%
−24.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
24.4% rent
Vacancy rate
11.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.1%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+14%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(867)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(15)
Asian0.6%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.1%(55)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94%(723)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(19)
Asian0.9%(7)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.4%(72)
Diversity Score
9
+54%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+51%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 94.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.2%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Female
46.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.5%
−44.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Parma, Michigan?

Parma, Michigan has about 769 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Parma, Michigan?

The typical household in Parma, Michigan earns about $46,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Parma, Michigan expensive?

In Parma, Michigan, the median home is worth about $112,800, and the typical rent is about $679 a month.

How educated are people in Parma, Michigan?

About 18.9% of adults age 25 and over in Parma, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Parma, Michigan?

About 15.1% of people in Parma, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Parma, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Parma, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 50 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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