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 Heights, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

Showing latest census year. Full demographic history available with a paid plan. View plans →

Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

20,581

Median Agei

40.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

72.3%14,875

Black

16.1%3,319

Hispanic/Latino

4.3%887

Two or More

3.5%713

Asian

3.2%650

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.5%105

Other

0.1%20

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%12

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.8%874

High School Diploma

28.7%4,323

Some College (<1 yr)

8.7%1,309

Some College (1+ yr)

11.4%1,712

Associate's Degree

9.2%1,380

Bachelor's Degree

20.9%3,147

Master's Degree

5.7%862

Professional Degree

0.6%91

Doctorate

0.3%45

HS or Higher

91.3%

BA or Higher

27.5%

Graduate+

6.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$175,100

Median Renti

$1,111

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

57.8%5,344

Renter-Occupied

42.2%3,896

Total Units

9,529

Homeownership

57.8%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

3%162

$50K–$100K

5.5%293

$100K–$150K

18.8%1,004

$150K–$200K

42.1%2,249

$200K–$300K

26.9%1,440

$300K–$500K

3.2%171

$500K–$1M

0.3%18

$1M+

0.1%7

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

184

$750–$1,000

1,097

$1,000–$1,250

1,423

$1,250–$1,500

734

$1,500–$2,000

369

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.1%11

2010–2019

0.4%34

2000–2009

2.7%259

1990–1999

6.6%632

1980–1989

4.5%432

1970–1979

15.1%1,443

1960–1969

19.2%1,831

1950–1959

42.8%4,081

1940–1949

5.5%520

1939 or earlier

3%286

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

77.9%7,200

Electricity

18.7%1,727

Bottled/LP Gas

2%189

No Fuel

0.9%86

Other

0.3%32

Fuel Oil

0.1%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$61,009

Mean Household Incomei

$82,895

Per Capita Incomei

$37,555

Poverty Ratei

13.7%

Unemploymenti

4.1%

Labor Forcei

11,237

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.7%437

$10K–$15K

3.3%307

$15K–$20K

5.2%477

$20K–$25K

3.6%329

$25K–$30K

2.9%272

$30K–$35K

6.5%597

$35K–$40K

6.6%610

$40K–$45K

3%277

$45K–$50K

3%278

$50K–$60K

10.5%967

$60K–$75K

11.2%1,038

$75K–$100K

12.6%1,163

$100K–$125K

10.6%984

$125K–$150K

5.6%514

$150K–$200K

5.7%528

$200K+

5%462

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

10,587

Avg. Commutei

25.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

10,771

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,061(6.4% of civilian adults)