Parma township is located in Jackson County Michigan. Parma township has a 2024 population of 2,634. Parma township is currently declining at a rate of -0.19% annually and its population has decreased by -1.16% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,665 in 2020.
The average household income in Parma township is $88,875 with a poverty rate of 15.45%. The median age in Parma township is 37.8 years: 39.8 years for males, and 30.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Parma township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,461 | 92.24% |
| Two or more races | 112 | 4.2% |
| Native American | 48 | 1.8% |
| Black or African American | 40 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.19% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.07% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 891 | 2.96 | 80.9 | 19.1 |
| Married | 520 | 3.43 | 83.5 | 16.5 |
| Non Family | 227 | 1.35 | 79.7 | 20.3 |
| Male | 83 | 4.23 | 98.8 | 1.2 |
| Female | 61 | 3.2 | 39.3 | 60.7 |
3.44
Average Family Size
2.96
Average Household Size
80.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 143 | 8.13% |
| Associates Degree | 114 | 6.48% |
| Bachelors Degree | 347 | 19.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 49 | 2.79% |
| High School Graduate | 709 | 40.31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17 | 0.97% |
| Some College | 380 | 21.6% |
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 | 1,696 | 1,541 | 392 |
| 2+ Races | 27 | 26 | 3 |
| Hispanic | 22 | 21 | 4 |
| Native American | 12 | 8 | 0 |
| Black | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Other Race | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,391 | $90,294 | $49,583 |
| Graduate Degree | $82,500 | $98,750 | $79,063 |
| High School Graduate | $34,643 | $42,344 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $80,192 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,483 | $51,224 | $34,583 |
| Some College | $43,083 | $60,577 | $33,942 |
$44,483
Average Earnings
$51,224
Average Male
$34,583
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.61% of Parma township residents speak only English, while 1.39% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.02% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,427 | 335 | 13.8% |
| Multiple | 112 | 57 | 50.89% |
| Black | 40 | 13 | 32.5% |
| Hispanic | 47 | 6 | 12.77% |
| Other | 2 | 1 | 50% |
15.45%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.96%
Male Poverty Rate
18.92%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Parma township is Multiple, with 50.89% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Parma township is Hispanic, with 12.77% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.94%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.93%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.52%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45.63% |
| High School | 16.08% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.06% |
| Some College | 5.26% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 33.33% |
| Male Unemployed | 12.64% |
| Female Employed | 10.14% |
| Male Employed | 2.26% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $85,000 | $99,302 |
| Households | $74,886 | $88,875 |
| Married Families | $89,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $53,194 | $53,941 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.7%
Male Marriage Rate
57.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
135
Number of Veterans
117
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 47 |
| Second Gulf War | 37 |
| Vietnam | 22 |
| Korea | 6 |
| World War II | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 54 |
| 75+ | 27 |
| 65 to 74 | 26 |
| 55 to 64 | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 132 | 7.18% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 30.77% |
| Native American | 2 | 16.67% |
| Other Race | 1 | 50% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0.74%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.2%
Labor Force Participation
53.1%
Employment Rate
15.9%
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
82.61%
Born in Parma township
98.69%
Native Born
1.31%
Foreign Born
0.22%
Non Citizen
1.09%
Naturalized
98.69% of Parma township residents were born in the United States, with 82.61% having been born in Michigan. 0.22% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,609 | -5 | -0.19% |
| 2028 | 2,614 | -5 | -0.19% |
| 2027 | 2,619 | -5 | -0.19% |
| 2026 | 2,624 | -5 | -0.19% |
| 2025 | 2,629 | -5 | -0.19% |
| 2024 | 2,634 | -5 | -0.19% |
| 2023 | 2,639 | -5 | -0.19% |
| 2022 | 2,644 | -14 | -0.53% |
| 2021 | 2,658 | -7 | -0.26% |
| 2020 | 2,665 | -20 | -0.74% |
| 2019 | 2,685 | -11 | -0.41% |
| 2018 | 2,696 | -8 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 2,704 | 4 | 0.15% |
| 2016 | 2,700 | -11 | -0.41% |
| 2015 | 2,711 | -3 | -0.11% |
| 2014 | 2,714 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2013 | 2,715 | -5 | -0.18% |
| 2012 | 2,720 | 3 | 0.11% |
| 2011 | 2,717 | -4 | -0.15% |
| 2010 | 2,721 | 0 | 0% |