Parma, Ohio
Parma: The most populous city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
About
Parma is a city located in the county of Cuyahoga in the U.S. state of Ohio. Its population at the 2010 census was 81,601 and a population density of 1,569 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 77,558 inhabitants.
The city was created 210 years ago in 1815.
Quick Facts about Parma
| Population | 77,558 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Ohio (United States) |
| County | Cuyahoga County |
| Phone Area Codes | 419 |
| Area | 51.99 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.4048,-81.7229 |
| Named for | Parma |
| Altitude | 866 feet / 264 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1816 (210 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 17:51:46 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 1,492 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -5.21% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 67℉ Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
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Geography
Parma is located at 41°24'17"N 81°43'22"W (41.4047700, -81.7229100).
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Weather
67°F
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
7 mph NW
Wednesday
A chance of rain showers before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Parma decreased by 5.21% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81,601 | - | census |
| 2011 | 80,961 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 80,623 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 80,453 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 80,166 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 80,037 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 79,627 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 79,103 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 78,622 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 78,103 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 77,558 | -0.7% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 24,564 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 25,919 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -5.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 25,095 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 25,793 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 17.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.3% |
| White only, percent : | 67.2% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 23.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.8% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 5.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 7.4% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 64.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,578 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.0% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 50.4% |
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 50.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $86,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $929 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $386 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $724 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 10,941 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.23 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 84.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 4.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 86.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 73.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 87.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 14.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 6.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 81,650 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 365,809 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 424,940 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 330,570 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $12,967 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $38,380 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $23,389 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 21.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,620 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 913 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 544 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 253 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,244 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 77 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,402 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,652.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 9.73 |
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5Greater Cleveland Shiva Vishnu Temple
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People born in Parma (39)
People born in Parma, including astronaut Michael T. Good, archbishop Basil Schott, ice hockey player Brian Holzinger, .
More notable people
- Dan Fritsche (Swiss-American ice hockey player) he was born in 13/07/1985
- Tom Fritsche (American ice hockey player) he was born in 30/09/1986
- Mike Gansey (American basketball player and executive) he was born in 21/12/1982
- Tom Andrews (American football player) he was born in 11/01/1962
- William Penn Johnson (American baseball player) he was born in 23/05/1844
- Carmen Cozza (American football player and coach, college athletics administrator (1930-2018)) he was born in 30/06/1930
- Christine M. Rose (American writer) she was born in 12/11/1969
- Chuck Priefer (American football coach) he was born in 26/07/1941
- Clint Nageotte (American baseball player) he was born in 25/10/1980
- Dean DePiero (American politician) he was born in 11/09/1968
- Emil John Mihalik (Roman Catholic bishop) he was born in 07/02/1920
- Fred Hill (American football player) he was born in 13/08/1943
- Gertrude Polcar (American politician) she was born in 10/10/1916
- James Hoye (baseball umpire from the United States) he was born in 08/02/1971
- Jim Czajkowski (American baseball player) he was born in 18/12/1963
- John Fritsche Jr. (American ice hockey player) he was born in 03/09/1991
- June Kreuzer (American politician) she was born in 01/01/1944
- Roy Mlakar (American businessman) he was born in 10/09/1950
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Parma, OH. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 201469 | Bryant & Stratton College-Parma | Parma (OH) | 44130-3151 |
| 201681 | Central School of Practical Nursing | Independence (OH) | 44131-0000 |
| 457891 | Elevate Salon Institute | Middleburg Heights (OH) | 44130 |
| 410797 | Ohio Media School-Valley View | Valley View (OH) | 44125-4220 |
| 461111 | Allstate Hairstyling & Barber College | Cleveland (OH) | 44113-3413 |
Nearby Transit Stations (4)
Rail and bus stations connected to Parma, OH. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLE | Cleveland Lakefront station | 200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway | RAIL |
| ELY | Elyria | 410 East River Road | RAIL |
| ALC | Alliance | 820 East Main Street | RAIL |
| SKY | Sandusky | 1200 North Depot St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Parma.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Brigg Post Office | Cleveland (OH) | 44134 |
| Brooklyn Post Office | Cleveland (OH) | 44144 |
| Parma Post Office | Cleveland (OH) | 44129 |
| Pearlbrook Post Office | Cleveland (OH) | 44109 |
| Puritas Park Post Office | Cleveland (OH) | 44135 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Parma, Idaho human settlement in Canyon County, Idaho, United States of America with a population of 2,147 people.
- Parma, Michigan human settlement in Jackson County, Michigan, United States of America with a population of 731 people.
- Parma, Missouri city in Missouri with a population of 602 people.
Other cities in Cuyahoga County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cuyahoga County , OH. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | 378,589 | The second most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Cleveland metropolitan area. |
| Lakewood | 49,350 | A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. |
| Euclid | 46,205 | A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. |
| Strongsville | 44,481 | A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. |
| Cleveland Heights | 43,569 | A city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. |
| Westlake | 31,907 | City in Ohio, United States |
| North Olmsted | 31,173 | City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States |
| North Royalton | 29,952 | City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States |
| Garfield Heights | 27,272 | City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States |
| Shaker Heights | 26,754 | City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States |
| Solon | 22,660 | City |
| Maple Heights | 21,863 | City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States |
| South Euclid | 21,146 | City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio |
| Rocky River | 19,906 | City in Ohio |
| Parma Heights | 19,644 | City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States |
| Broadview Heights | 19,095 | City in the state of Ohio, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Parma distances to largest Ohio cities