Parma, OH

Census Place

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2024 Population

79,870

US Senator

Bernie Moreno

Republican Party

US Senator

Jon Husted

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

42.4

1.85% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

10.1%

3.42% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$69,295

2.77% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$170,100

7.93% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

42,243

0.102% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Parma, OH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.1% of the residents in Parma, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Parma, OH are Bryant & Stratton College-Parma (178 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2024, the median property value in Parma, OH was $170,100, and the homeownership rate was 72.4%.

Most people in Parma, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Parma, OH was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Parma, OH is home to a population of 79.9k people, from which 96.1% are citizens. As of 2024, 10.6% of Parma, OH residents were born outside of the country (8.46k people).

In 2024, there were 14.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (63.7k people) in Parma, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.33k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.11k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.1%

2024 Citizenship

96.7%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 96.1% of Parma, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Parma, OH was 96.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Parma, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Parma, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
63.7k ± 1.74k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
4.33k ± 1.46k
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
3.11k ± 715

8.4%

Hispanic Population

6.71k people

8.4% of the people in Parma, OH are hispanic (6.71k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Parma, OH as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Ohio.

Most Common Origin

India
66,921 ± 6,333 people
Mexico
46,789 ± 5,300 people
China
32,961 ± 4,451 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 66,921 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 46,789 and China with 32,961.

Foreign-Born Population

10.6%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

8.46k people

10.2%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

8.14k people

As of 2024, 10.6% of Parma, OH residents (8.46k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Parma, OH was 10.2%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Parma, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,374 ± 218
Gulf War (2001-)
561 ± 170
Gulf War (1990s)
526 ± 178

Parma, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.45 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Parma, OH.

Health

93.5% of the population of Parma, OH has health coverage, with 47.1% on employee plans, 20.7% on Medicaid, 15.7% on Medicare, 8.76% on non-group plans, and 1.23% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Ohio see 1,328 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,328 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1535 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 286 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.2% under 18 years, 23.1% between 18 and 34 years, 38.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.52%

Uninsured

47.1%

Employer Coverage

20.7%

Medicaid

15.7%

Medicare

8.76%

Non-Group

1.23%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Parma, OH grew by 3.67% from 6.29% to 6.52%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Parma, OH changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Parma, OH employs 42.2k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Parma, OH were Health Care & Social Assistance (6,205 people), Manufacturing (5,817 people), and Retail Trade (5,743 people), and the highest paying industries were Management of Companies & Enterprises ($89,688), Utilities ($88,568), and Information ($72,917).

Employment

Occupations

42.2k

2024 Value

± 1,532

−0.102%

1 Year decline

± 5.09%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Parma, OH declined at a rate of −0.102%, from 42.3k employees to 42.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Parma, OH, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (6,297 people), Management Occupations (4,219 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (4,125 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Parma, OH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Ohio (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

42.2k

2024 Value

± 1,532

−0.102%

1 Year decline

± 5.09%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Parma, OH declined at a rate of −0.102%, from 42.3k employees to 42.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Parma, OH, are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,205 people), Manufacturing (5,817 people), and Retail Trade (5,743 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Parma, OH, though some of these residents may live in Parma, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$51,946

Median earning men ± $1,630

$37,437

Median earning women ± $2,069

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($75,159), Information ($74,142), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($70,217).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($54,777), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,397), and Information ($48,523).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

Y-Axis

1.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 5.51M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 1.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 15.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Ohio.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43.9%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.489%).

Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted are the senators currently representing the state of Ohio. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Parma, OH. Showing the available data for Ohio.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (55.1%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (43.9%)
Democratic Party
Chase Oliver (0.489%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43.9%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.489%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Ohio for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Ohio

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

Bernie Moreno

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Jon Husted

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 21, 2025
While elections for full class 3 terms will take place in 2028, Ohio will hold a special election in 2026 to elect a senator to complete the remainder of JD Vance's term.

Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted are the senators currently representing Ohio.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Ohio over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Parma, OH awarded 178 degrees. The student population of Parma, OH in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 131 male students and 493 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Parma, OH are White (89 and 50%), Black or African American (56 and 31.5%), Hispanic or Latino (15 and 8.43%), and Two or More Races (8 and 4.49%).

The largest universities in Parma, OH by number of degrees awarded are Bryant & Stratton College-Parma (178 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Parma, OH are Registered Nursing (49 and 27.5%), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (29 and 16.3%), and Medical Assistant (28 and 15.7%).

The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $19,242.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 624 students enrolled in Parma, OH, 21% men and 79% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 264 records, of which 77.7% were women and 22.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
49 degrees awarded
Medical Assistant
28 degrees awarded
General Business
25 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Parma, OH was Registered Nursing with 49 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Parma, OH according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Bryant & Stratton College-Parma

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

178 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Bryant & Stratton College-Parma with 178 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 42 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Parma, OH, which is 0.309 times less than the 136 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 89 degrees mean that there were 1.59 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 56 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($19,242) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($771) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Parma, OH was $170,100 in 2024, which is 0.511 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $157,600 to $170,100, a 7.93% increase. The homeownership rate in Parma, OH is 72.4%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Parma, OH have an average commute time of 24.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Parma, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$170,100

Median Property Value 2024

±$2,385

$24,820

Median Property Taxes

±$1,054

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Parma, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Parma, OH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

72.4%

Homeownership

2024

60.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 72.4% of the housing units in Parma, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 72.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Parma, OH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$69,295

Median Household Income

± $3,216

34.3k

Number of Households

± 1,384

In 2024, the median household income of the 34.3k households in Parma, OH grew to $69,295 from the previous year's value of $67,425.

The following chart displays the households in Parma, OH distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Parma, OH is from Ohio.

0.451

2024 Wage GINI in Ohio

0.453

2023 Wage GINI in Ohio

In 2024, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.451 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.564% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Ohio was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Ohio in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Ohio across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (76.9%)
Worked At Home (11.7%)
Carpooled (6.85%)

In 2024, 76.9% of workers in Parma, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.7%) and those who carpooled to work (6.85%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Parma, OH have a shorter commute time (24.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.45% of the workforce in Parma, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Parma, OH compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Parma, OH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Parma, OH have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

10.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Parma, OH (7.96k out of 78.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 45 - 54 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Parma, OH is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.