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.

Parma, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

596

Median Agei

37.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

48.3%288

Black

27.5%164

Two or More

13.8%82

Hispanic/Latino

10.4%62

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.3%24

High School Diploma

50%191

Some College (1+ yr)

5%19

Associate's Degree

8.9%34

Bachelor's Degree

3.9%15

Professional Degree

3.4%13

Doctorate

0.8%3

HS or Higher

78.3%

BA or Higher

8.1%

Graduate+

4.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$43,300

Median Renti

$575

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

61.5%144

Renter-Occupied

38.5%90

Total Units

271

Homeownership

61.5%

Vacancy Rate

13.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

63.9%92

$50K–$100K

30.6%44

$100K–$150K

5.6%8

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

1990–1999

11.4%31

1980–1989

10.7%29

1970–1979

27.7%75

1960–1969

13.3%36

1950–1959

14%38

1940–1949

14.4%39

1939 or earlier

8.5%23

Heating Fuel

Bottled/LP Gas

48.7%114

Electricity

36.3%85

Utility Gas

15%35

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$63,750

Mean Household Incomei

$64,678

Per Capita Incomei

$24,580

Poverty Ratei

27.7%

Unemploymenti

0.5%

Labor Forcei

216

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6%14

$10K–$15K

7.3%17

$15K–$20K

6%14

$20K–$25K

4.3%10

$25K–$30K

7.3%17

$30K–$35K

1.3%3

$35K–$40K

1.7%4

$40K–$45K

4.3%10

$45K–$50K

1.3%3

$50K–$60K

6%14

$60K–$75K

18.8%44

$75K–$100K

26.1%61

$100K–$125K

0.9%2

$150K–$200K

2.6%6

$200K+

6.4%15

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$230/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers4 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 829 homes89% occupied$230/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $63,750/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

96%

Very low income$19K–$32K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

89% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

48% of subsidized households are minority

21% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

26% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

20.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

212

Avg. Commutei

20.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

215

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

33(7.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

85.2%Insured

14.8%Uninsured