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Parma

Missouri · 713 residents · 0.638 sq mi
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Parma has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,014. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 139 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $36,500. The poverty rate of 37.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
713
−16%since 2000
from 852 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,118 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 1,335 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.8
+10%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5086407739061K1990201020202024Parma
2024596
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,014
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,804 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,276
+2%since 2000
from $11,031 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
2.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
37.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 34.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.357
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction19.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing12.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$36,500
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$441
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $287 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
21.9%
−38.8 ptssince 2000
from 60.7% in 2000
48.1% rent
Vacancy rate
12.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
72.2%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
+29%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic56.7%(483)
Black41.5%(354)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.1%(529)
2010
White, non-Hispanic66.2%(472)
Black29.5%(210)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(4)
Diversity Score57.9%(413)
Diversity Score
58
−7%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
50.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 52.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+5%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
92.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 88.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% 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
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% 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
18.1%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.2%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.4%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Parma, Missouri?

Parma, Missouri has about 713 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Parma, Missouri?

The typical household in Parma, Missouri earns about $24,014 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Parma, Missouri expensive?

In Parma, Missouri, the median home is worth about $36,500, and the typical rent is about $441 a month.

How educated are people in Parma, Missouri?

About 2.9% of adults age 25 and over in Parma, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Parma, Missouri?

About 37.0% of people in Parma, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Parma, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Parma, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 281 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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