Parchment is a city located in Kalamazoo County Michigan. Parchment has a 2024 population of 1,882. Parchment is currently declining at a rate of -0.58% annually and its population has decreased by -2.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,924 in 2020.
The average household income in Parchment is $75,766 with a poverty rate of 11.02%. The median age in Parchment is 31 years: 32.2 years for males, and 30.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Parchment was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,491 | 73.05% |
| Black or African American | 227 | 11.12% |
| Two or more races | 219 | 10.73% |
| Other race | 65 | 3.18% |
| Asian | 29 | 1.42% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.49% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 879 | 2.32 | 60.8 | 39.2 |
| Non Family | 362 | 1.56 | 45.6 | 54.4 |
| Married | 302 | 2.94 | 96.4 | 3.6 |
| Female | 172 | 2.34 | 25.6 | 74.4 |
| Male | 43 | 4.3 | 79.1 | 20.9 |
2.7
Average Family Size
2.32
Average Household Size
60.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 49 | 3.56% |
| Associates Degree | 136 | 9.89% |
| Bachelors Degree | 257 | 18.69% |
| Graduate Degree | 65 | 4.73% |
| High School Graduate | 335 | 24.36% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 48 | 3.49% |
| Some College | 485 | 35.27% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,052 | 990 | 301 |
| Black | 150 | 145 | 4 |
| 2+ Races | 125 | 108 | 1 |
| Hispanic | 57 | 44 | 6 |
| Asian | 21 | 15 | 10 |
| Other Race | 21 | 14 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 96.67%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 47.62%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,417 | $75,625 | $41,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $38,125 | $34,375 | $56,250 |
| High School Graduate | $34,525 | $46,842 | $33,891 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,417 | $71,071 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,815 | $49,833 | $35,069 |
| Some College | $42,917 | $48,375 | $35,714 |
$41,815
Average Earnings
$49,833
Average Male
$35,069
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.62% of Parchment residents speak only English, while 5.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.52% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,485 | 89 | 5.99% |
| Multiple | 219 | 75 | 34.25% |
| Black | 227 | 61 | 26.87% |
| Hispanic | 80 | 4 | 5% |
11.02%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.42%
Male Poverty Rate
12.43%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Parchment is Multiple, with 34.25% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Parchment is Hispanic, with 5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.09%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.47%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.16%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.11% |
| High School | 12.84% |
| Some College | 10.14% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.17% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 22.22% |
| Female Employed | 4.86% |
| Male Employed | 1.97% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,938 | $83,320 |
| Households | $60,223 | $75,766 |
| Married Families | $110,379 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $51,500 | $58,264 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.1%
Male Marriage Rate
33.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
61
Number of Veterans
51
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 22 |
| Vietnam | 18 |
| Korea | 10 |
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 21 |
| 75+ | 14 |
| 65 to 74 | 13 |
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 61 | 5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.03%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71%
Labor Force Participation
65%
Employment Rate
8.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
76.92%
Born in Parchment
96.47%
Native Born
3.53%
Foreign Born
0.34%
Non Citizen
3.18%
Naturalized
96.47% of Parchment residents were born in the United States, with 76.92% having been born in Michigan. 0.34% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,831 | -10 | -0.54% |
| 2028 | 1,841 | -10 | -0.54% |
| 2027 | 1,851 | -11 | -0.59% |
| 2026 | 1,862 | -10 | -0.53% |
| 2025 | 1,872 | -10 | -0.53% |
| 2024 | 1,882 | -11 | -0.58% |
| 2023 | 1,893 | -4 | -0.21% |
| 2022 | 1,897 | -11 | -0.58% |
| 2021 | 1,908 | -16 | -0.83% |
| 2020 | 1,924 | 92 | 5.02% |
| 2019 | 1,832 | -5 | -0.27% |
| 2018 | 1,837 | -7 | -0.38% |
| 2017 | 1,844 | 2 | 0.11% |
| 2016 | 1,842 | 4 | 0.22% |
| 2015 | 1,838 | -2 | -0.11% |
| 2014 | 1,840 | 3 | 0.16% |
| 2013 | 1,837 | 9 | 0.49% |
| 2012 | 1,828 | 14 | 0.77% |
| 2011 | 1,814 | 11 | 0.61% |
| 2010 | 1,803 | 0 | 0% |