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Parma

Missouri · 555 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 $28,900. Population has fallen 35% since 2000, a loss of 297 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $35,000. The poverty rate of 47.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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
555
−35%since 2000
from 852 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
870 / sq mi
−35%since 2000
from 1,335 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
+13%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5086407739061K1990201020202024Parma
2024596
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,900
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,804 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,502
+77%since 2000
from $11,031 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.2%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
47.4%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 34.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$35,000
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$541
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $287 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 60.7% in 2000
48.0% rent
Afford Score
1.2
+3%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.2%(284)
Black34.8%(193)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(36)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other5.4%(30)
Diversity Score74.6%(414)
Diversity Score
75
+20%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.1%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.2%
+27.2 ptssince 2000
from 52.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+29%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 88.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
18.0%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 16.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.1%
+15.9 ptssince 2011
from 39.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.0%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.4%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
Female
45.6%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.6%
−52.9 ptssince 2013
from 68.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Parma, Missouri?

Parma, Missouri has about 555 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Parma, Missouri?

The typical household in Parma, Missouri earns about $28,900 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 $35,000, and the typical rent is about $541 a month.

How educated are people in Parma, Missouri?

About 14.1% 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 47.4% 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 439 residents, a change of about -44 percent over that period.

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

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