Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Parchment, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,008

Median Agei

29.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

66%1,325

Black

12.5%251

Two or More

9.8%196

Hispanic/Latino

7.2%145

Other

3%60

Asian

1.2%25

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.3%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3%39

High School Diploma

26.9%349

Some College (<1 yr)

10.8%140

Some College (1+ yr)

20.1%261

Associate's Degree

12.4%161

Bachelor's Degree

17.2%223

Master's Degree

5%65

Professional Degree

0.5%6

Doctorate

0.8%11

HS or Higher

96.6%

BA or Higher

23.5%

Graduate+

6.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$184,000

Median Renti

$1,045

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

58%526

Renter-Occupied

42%381

Total Units

992

Homeownership

58%

Vacancy Rate

8.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.1%11

$50K–$100K

4.2%22

$100K–$150K

14.6%77

$150K–$200K

44.3%233

$200K–$300K

31.7%167

$300K–$500K

3%16

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

127

$1,000–$1,250

191

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

1.5%15

1990–1999

0.8%8

1980–1989

6.7%66

1970–1979

2.8%28

1960–1969

13%129

1950–1959

35.9%356

1940–1949

9.9%98

1939 or earlier

29.4%292

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

64.4%584

Electricity

30%272

Other

2.9%26

Bottled/LP Gas

1.7%15

Fuel Oil

0.7%6

No Fuel

0.4%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$72,798

Mean Household Incomei

$87,805

Per Capita Incomei

$40,618

Poverty Ratei

6.6%

Unemploymenti

8.1%

Labor Forcei

1,291

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.7%15

$10K–$15K

1.9%17

$15K–$20K

1.4%13

$20K–$25K

3.1%28

$25K–$30K

1.2%11

$30K–$35K

2.4%22

$35K–$40K

11.7%106

$40K–$45K

5.3%48

$45K–$50K

4.2%38

$50K–$60K

12.7%115

$60K–$75K

6.5%59

$75K–$100K

11.9%108

$100K–$125K

17.6%160

$125K–$150K

5.6%51

$150K–$200K

9.7%88

$200K+

3.1%28

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

934.6%

By Region

Top Countries

China

Mexico

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,159

Avg. Commutei

20.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,187

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

34(2.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.3%Insured

3.7%Uninsured