Parma, MI Demographics

A map of Parma's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	523	653	83.8%	83.7%
Hispanic	49	40	7.9%	5.1%
Black	31	26	5.0%	3.3%
Multiracial	11	55	1.8%	7.1%
Asian	10	2	1.6%	0.3%
Native American/Other	0	4	0.0%	0.5%

Parma, Michigan has an estimated population of 624, a large decrease from the 780 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.8% White, 7.9% Hispanic, 5.0% Black, 1.8% Multiracial, 1.6% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Parma, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Parma is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Michigan overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Parma, that probability was 29.0% in 2020 and 28.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Parma is ranked the 514th most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Parma was ranked the 479th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Parma's White Population

523 residents of Parma, or 83.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Parma is considerably higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Parma ranks 569th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parma's White population has declined by an estimated 19.9%. White residents' share of Parma's population has remained roughly unchanged at 83.8%.

Parma is more White than neighboring Jackson (63.2% White). Parma is less White than neighboring Spring Arbor (87.1% White), Concord (93.4% White), Springport (94.4% White), and Hanover (89.6% White).

Parma's Black Population

31 residents of Parma, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Parma is lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Parma ranks 138th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parma's Black population has grown by an estimated 19.2%. Black residents' share of Parma's population has increased from 3.3% to 5.0%.

Parma is more Black than neighboring Spring Arbor (2.4% Black), Concord (2% Black), Springport (0% Black), and Hanover (4.5% Black). Parma is less Black than neighboring Jackson (19% Black).

Parma's Asian Population

10 residents of Parma, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Parma is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Parma ranks 491st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parma's Asian population has grown by an estimated 400.0%. Asian residents' share of Parma's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.6%.

Parma is more Asian than neighboring Concord (0% Asian), Springport (0% Asian), Hanover (0% Asian), and Jackson (0.5% Asian). Parma is less Asian than neighboring Spring Arbor (5.1% Asian).

Parma's Hispanic Population

49 residents of Parma, or 7.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Parma is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Parma ranks 181st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parma's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 22.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Parma's population has increased from 5.1% to 7.9%.

Parma is more Hispanic than neighboring Spring Arbor (1.6% Hispanic), Concord (2.2% Hispanic), Springport (0.3% Hispanic), Hanover (5.3% Hispanic), and Jackson (6.8% Hispanic).

Parma's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Parma, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Parma is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Parma ranks 526th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parma's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Parma's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Parma is less Native American/Other than neighboring Jackson (0.5% Native American/Other).

Parma's Multiracial Population

11 residents of Parma, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Parma is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Parma ranks 50th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parma's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 80.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Parma's population has decreased from 7.1% to 1.8%.

Parma is more Multiracial than neighboring Hanover (0.5% Multiracial). Parma is less Multiracial than neighboring Spring Arbor (3.8% Multiracial), Concord (2.4% Multiracial), Springport (5.3% Multiracial), and Jackson (10% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.