Parma Heights is a city located in Cuyahoga County Ohio. Parma Heights has a 2024 population of 20,306. Parma Heights is currently declining at a rate of -0.61% annually and its population has decreased by -2.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 20,804 in 2020.
The average household income in Parma Heights is $71,093 with a poverty rate of 15.02%. The median age in Parma Heights is 40.1 years: 39.3 years for males, and 42.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Parma Heights was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,845 | 76.52% |
| Black or African American | 3,306 | 15.97% |
| Two or more races | 736 | 3.55% |
| Asian | 458 | 2.21% |
| Other race | 235 | 1.13% |
| Native American | 93 | 0.45% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 33 | 0.16% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,334 | 2.19 | 57.9 | 42.1 |
| Non Family | 4,275 | 1.22 | 47.9 | 52.1 |
| Married | 3,727 | 2.98 | 73.4 | 26.6 |
| Female | 1,000 | 3.24 | 40.4 | 59.6 |
| Male | 332 | 2.79 | 66.9 | 33.1 |
2.93
Average Family Size
2.19
Average Household Size
57.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,057 | 7.04% |
| Associates Degree | 1,642 | 10.94% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,522 | 16.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,260 | 8.39% |
| High School Graduate | 5,020 | 33.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 342 | 2.28% |
| Some College | 3,169 | 21.11% |
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 | 11,807 | 10,825 | 3,026 |
| Black | 1,775 | 1,662 | 448 |
| Hispanic | 609 | 472 | 122 |
| Asian | 378 | 299 | 164 |
| 2+ Races | 363 | 259 | 36 |
| Native American | 93 | 93 | 0 |
| Other Race | 86 | 86 | 14 |
| Islander | 33 | 33 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 43.39%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,727 | $69,364 | $44,821 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,458 | $63,750 | $53,763 |
| High School Graduate | $33,169 | $44,606 | $19,837 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,985 | $39,569 | $16,419 |
| Overall | $42,664 | $50,326 | $36,749 |
| Some College | $41,250 | $44,737 | $36,885 |
$42,664
Average Earnings
$50,326
Average Male
$36,749
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.42% of Parma Heights residents speak only English, while 15.58% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 8.44% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14,852 | 1,500 | 10.1% |
| Black | 3,252 | 950 | 29.21% |
| Multiple | 728 | 236 | 32.42% |
| Hispanic | 1,049 | 189 | 18.02% |
| Other | 226 | 108 | 47.79% |
| Native | 93 | 86 | 92.47% |
| Asian | 458 | 58 | 12.66% |
15.02%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.89%
Male Poverty Rate
14.17%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Parma Heights is Native, with 92.47% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Parma Heights is White, with 10.1% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.17%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.95%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.95%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.29% |
| High School | 12.43% |
| Some College | 10.3% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.01% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 48.13% |
| Female Unemployed | 24.78% |
| Female Employed | 5.07% |
| Male Employed | 4.87% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,753 | $87,891 |
| Households | $57,197 | $71,093 |
| Married Families | $91,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,778 | $48,312 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.5%
Male Marriage Rate
41.0%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,309
Number of Veterans
1,217
Male Veterans
92
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 399 |
| Second Gulf War | 260 |
| First Gulf War | 186 |
| Korea | 159 |
| World War II | 52 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 366 |
| 65 to 74 | 308 |
| 35 to 54 | 294 |
| 55 to 64 | 242 |
| 18 to 34 | 99 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,131 | 8.45% |
| Black | 158 | 7.23% |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 4.74% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 1.51% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.16%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.45%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.8%
Labor Force Participation
61.3%
Employment Rate
3.8%
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
75.95%
Born in Parma Heights
90.79%
Native Born
9.21%
Foreign Born
3.12%
Non Citizen
6.1%
Naturalized
90.79% of Parma Heights residents were born in the United States, with 75.95% having been born in Ohio. 3.12% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 19,685 | -124 | -0.63% |
| 2028 | 19,809 | -124 | -0.62% |
| 2027 | 19,933 | -125 | -0.62% |
| 2026 | 20,058 | -124 | -0.61% |
| 2025 | 20,182 | -124 | -0.61% |
| 2024 | 20,306 | -125 | -0.61% |
| 2023 | 20,431 | 50 | 0.25% |
| 2022 | 20,381 | -208 | -1.01% |
| 2021 | 20,589 | -215 | -1.03% |
| 2020 | 20,804 | 1,010 | 5.1% |
| 2019 | 19,794 | -124 | -0.62% |
| 2018 | 19,918 | -125 | -0.62% |
| 2017 | 20,043 | -129 | -0.64% |
| 2016 | 20,172 | -101 | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 20,273 | -96 | -0.47% |
| 2014 | 20,369 | -69 | -0.34% |
| 2013 | 20,438 | -41 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 20,479 | -82 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 20,561 | -124 | -0.6% |
| 2010 | 20,685 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 21,659 | 211 | 0.98% |
| 1990 | 21,448 | -1,664 | -7.2% |
| 1980 | 23,112 | -4,080 | -15% |
| 1970 | 27,192 | 9,092 | 50.23% |
| 1960 | 18,100 | 14,199 | 363.98% |
| 1950 | 3,901 | -15,784 | -80.18% |