Parma is a city located in New Madrid County Missouri. Parma has a 2024 population of 507. Parma is currently declining at a rate of -2.31% annually and its population has decreased by -8.32% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 553 in 2020.
The average household income in Parma is $64,594 with a poverty rate of 34.06%. The median age in Parma is 36.1 years: 39.1 years for males, and 33.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Parma was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 268 | 48.55% |
| Black or African American | 154 | 27.9% |
| Two or more races | 114 | 20.65% |
| Other race | 16 | 2.9% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 212 | 2.6 | 60.4 | 39.6 |
| Female | 76 | 3.07 | 52.6 | 47.4 |
| Married | 75 | 2.67 | 77.3 | 22.7 |
| Non Family | 47 | 1.36 | 63.8 | 36.2 |
| Male | 14 | 3.93 | 0 | 100 |
2.78
Average Family Size
2.6
Average Household Size
60.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 76 | 22.49% |
| Associates Degree | 40 | 11.83% |
| Bachelors Degree | 11 | 3.25% |
| Graduate Degree | 11 | 3.25% |
| High School Graduate | 169 | 50% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11 | 3.25% |
| Some College | 20 | 5.92% |
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 | 136 | 120 | 22 |
| Black | 123 | 77 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 54 | 31 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 30 | 28 | 0 |
| Other Race | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 16.18%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $39,375 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,563 | $0 | $26,250 |
| Some College | $47,500 | $0 | $35,179 |
$38,563
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$26,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.98% of Parma residents speak only English, while 12.02% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.22% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 248 | 90 | 36.29% |
| Black | 154 | 54 | 35.06% |
| Multiple | 114 | 44 | 38.6% |
| Hispanic | 82 | 30 | 36.59% |
34.06%
Overall Poverty Rate
28.35%
Male Poverty Rate
38.93%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Parma is Multiple, with 38.6% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Parma is Black, with 35.06% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 38.57%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.64%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42.53% |
| High School | 15.98% |
| Some College | 6.67% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 6.25% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 14.81% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,750 | $66,599 |
| Households | $63,500 | $64,594 |
| Married Families | $78,958 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $52,143 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.8%
Male Marriage Rate
24.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
33
Number of Veterans
26
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 18 |
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 25 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22 | 11.89% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 39.13% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 17.19% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
12.12%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.9%
Labor Force Participation
50.4%
Employment Rate
1%
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
72.46%
Born in Parma
99.46%
Native Born
0.54%
Foreign Born
0.54%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.46% of Parma residents were born in the United States, with 72.46% having been born in Missouri. 0.54% 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 | 451 | -11 | -2.38% |
| 2028 | 462 | -11 | -2.33% |
| 2027 | 473 | -12 | -2.47% |
| 2026 | 485 | -11 | -2.22% |
| 2025 | 496 | -11 | -2.17% |
| 2024 | 507 | -12 | -2.31% |
| 2023 | 519 | -13 | -2.44% |
| 2022 | 532 | -11 | -2.03% |
| 2021 | 543 | -10 | -1.81% |
| 2020 | 553 | -64 | -10.37% |
| 2019 | 617 | -7 | -1.12% |
| 2018 | 624 | -14 | -2.19% |
| 2017 | 638 | -12 | -1.85% |
| 2016 | 650 | -10 | -1.52% |
| 2015 | 660 | -7 | -1.05% |
| 2014 | 667 | -6 | -0.89% |
| 2013 | 673 | -8 | -1.17% |
| 2012 | 681 | -12 | -1.73% |
| 2011 | 693 | -8 | -1.14% |
| 2010 | 701 | 0 | 0% |