Parma, OH Demographics

A map of Parma's Population by Race

Parma, Ohio has an estimated population of 79,870, a slight decrease from the 81,146 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.8% White, 8.4% Hispanic, 5.4% Black, 3.1% Multiracial, 3.0% Asian, and 0.3% 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 has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Ohio 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 31.4% in 2020 and 35.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Parma is ranked the 7th most populous place in Ohio, out of 1,265 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 7th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Parma's White Population

63,718 residents of Parma, or 79.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Parma is slightly higher than in Ohio overall, where 75.8% of the population is White. Parma ranks 1069th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parma's White population has declined by an estimated 4.6%. White residents' share of Parma's population has decreased from 82.3% to 79.8%.

Parma is more White than neighboring Parma Heights (72.3% White), Brooklyn (57% White), and Linndale (42% White). Parma is less White than neighboring Seven Hills (86.1% White), and Brooklyn Heights (91.1% White).

Parma's Black Population

4,328 residents of Parma, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Parma is lower than in Ohio overall, where 12% of the population is Black. Parma ranks 220th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parma's Black population has grown by an estimated 32.3%. Black residents' share of Parma's population has increased from 4.0% to 5.4%.

Parma is more Black than neighboring Seven Hills (2.4% Black), Brooklyn Heights (1.2% Black), and Linndale (0% Black). Parma is less Black than neighboring Parma Heights (16.1% Black), and Brooklyn (11.7% Black).

Parma's Asian Population

2,380 residents of Parma, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Parma is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Parma ranks 129th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parma's Asian population has grown by an estimated 17.4%. Asian residents' share of Parma's population has increased from 2.5% to 3.0%.

Parma is more Asian than neighboring Brooklyn Heights (0.8% Asian), and Linndale (0% Asian). Parma is less Asian than neighboring Parma Heights (3.2% Asian), Brooklyn (6.7% Asian), and Seven Hills (5.4% Asian).

Parma's Hispanic Population

6,710 residents of Parma, or 8.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Parma is slightly higher than in Ohio overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Parma ranks 110th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parma's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 20.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Parma's population has increased from 6.9% to 8.4%.

Parma is more Hispanic than neighboring Parma Heights (4.3% Hispanic), Seven Hills (4.1% Hispanic), and Brooklyn Heights (2.3% Hispanic). Parma is less Hispanic than neighboring Brooklyn (16.4% Hispanic), and Linndale (57.2% Hispanic).

Parma's Native American/Other Population

269 residents of Parma, or 0.3% 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 Ohio overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Parma ranks 523rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parma's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 33.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Parma's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Parma is more Native American/Other than neighboring Brooklyn (0.1% Native American/Other), Seven Hills (0% Native American/Other), and Brooklyn Heights (0% Native American/Other). Parma is less Native American/Other than neighboring Parma Heights (0.7% Native American/Other), and Linndale (0.8% Native American/Other).

Parma's Multiracial Population

2,465 residents of Parma, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Parma is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Parma ranks 665th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parma's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 20.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Parma's population has decreased from 3.8% to 3.1%.

Parma is more Multiracial than neighboring Seven Hills (1.9% Multiracial), and Linndale (0% Multiracial). Parma is less Multiracial than neighboring Parma Heights (3.5% Multiracial), Brooklyn (8.2% Multiracial), and Brooklyn Heights (4.6% 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.