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, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

79,870

Median Agei

42.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

79.8%63,718

Hispanic/Latino

8.4%6,710

Black

5.4%4,328

Two or More

3.1%2,465

Asian

3%2,380

Other

0.3%232

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%23

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%14

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.5%2,629

High School Diploma

30.9%18,159

Some College (<1 yr)

8.2%4,798

Some College (1+ yr)

13.6%8,005

Associate's Degree

10.4%6,138

Bachelor's Degree

16.7%9,823

Master's Degree

6%3,499

Professional Degree

1.2%696

Doctorate

0.6%335

HS or Higher

92.1%

BA or Higher

24.4%

Graduate+

7.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$170,100

Median Renti

$1,087

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

72.4%24,820

Renter-Occupied

27.6%9,467

Total Units

36,157

Homeownership

72.4%

Vacancy Rate

5.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.6%656

$50K–$100K

5.2%1,295

$100K–$150K

25.7%6,369

$150K–$200K

35.5%8,813

$200K–$300K

25.3%6,287

$300K–$500K

4.6%1,149

$500K–$1M

0.7%175

$1M+

0.3%76

Rent Distribution

Under $500

203

$500–$750

791

$750–$1,000

2,543

$1,000–$1,250

2,725

$1,250–$1,500

1,335

$1,500–$2,000

1,073

$2,000+

298

Year Built

2020 or later

0.1%51

2010–2019

1.7%604

2000–2009

1.8%650

1990–1999

3.2%1,154

1980–1989

4.7%1,692

1970–1979

10.2%3,700

1960–1969

19.9%7,207

1950–1959

39.4%14,262

1940–1949

8.5%3,091

1939 or earlier

10.4%3,746

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

87.2%29,903

Electricity

9.8%3,351

Bottled/LP Gas

1.9%647

No Fuel

0.7%246

Other

0.2%84

Wood

0.1%43

Fuel Oil

0%13

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$69,295

Mean Household Incomei

$84,240

Per Capita Incomei

$36,896

Poverty Ratei

10%

Unemploymenti

6.4%

Labor Forcei

45,201

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.9%1,333

$10K–$15K

3.1%1,078

$15K–$20K

2.4%817

$20K–$25K

3.7%1,257

$25K–$30K

3.9%1,340

$30K–$35K

3.9%1,337

$35K–$40K

4.2%1,433

$40K–$45K

4%1,360

$45K–$50K

2.9%1,001

$50K–$60K

9.9%3,409

$60K–$75K

12.9%4,435

$75K–$100K

15.9%5,443

$100K–$125K

10.4%3,556

$125K–$150K

7.2%2,485

$150K–$200K

7.1%2,420

$200K+

4.6%1,583

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

313

Residentsi

588

Avg. Tenant Renti

$378/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

15 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers64 homes100% occupied$405/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8102 homes99% occupied$361/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC1 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $69,295/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $21K/yr

83.1%

Very low income$21K–$35K/yr

14.5%

Low income$35K–$55K/yr

2.4%

Who Receives This Housing

74.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

44.3% of subsidized households are minority

33.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

53.8% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

41,305

Avg. Commutei

24.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

42,243

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

3,491(5.3% of civilian adults)