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Parma Heights

Ohio · 20,863 residents · 4.197 sq mi
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Parma Heights has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,328. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value is $120,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,863
−4%since 2000
from 21,659 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,971 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 5,161 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.2
+2%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,328
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,985 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,468
+34%since 2000
from $20,522 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 10%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,400
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $114,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$850
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $584 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 59.9% in 2000
42.8% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−24%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(20,300)
Black1.1%(243)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(351)
Asian2.3%(505)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.4%(2,684)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.8%(16,646)
Black5.7%(1,183)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(1,346)
Asian3.9%(815)
Other3.1%(639)
Diversity Score42.4%(8,836)
Diversity Score
42
+242%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+70%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 86.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 62.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.5%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
52.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
8.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−83.4 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Parma Heights, Ohio?

Parma Heights, Ohio has about 20,863 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Parma Heights, Ohio?

The typical household in Parma Heights, Ohio earns about $51,328 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Parma Heights, Ohio expensive?

In Parma Heights, Ohio, the median home is worth about $120,400, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in Parma Heights, Ohio?

About 24.8% of adults age 25 and over in Parma Heights, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Parma Heights, Ohio?

About 13.5% of people in Parma Heights, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Parma Heights, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Parma Heights, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 585 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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