Parchment, Michigan
Parchment: Human settlement in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States of America
About
Parchment is a city located in the county of Kalamazoo in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,804 and a population density of 741 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,825 inhabitants.
The city was created 116 years ago in 1908.
Quick Facts about Parchment
| Population : | 1,825 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Michigan (United States) |
| County : | Kalamazoo County |
| Postal code : | 49004 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 269 |
| Area : | 2.43 km2 |
| Altitude : | 774 feet / 236 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1909 (116 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Detroit |
| Local time : | 13:45:33 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 750 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 1.15% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Parchment is located at 42°19'41"N 85°34'11"W (42.3281000, -85.5697300).
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Demographics
The population of Parchment increased by 1.15% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,804 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,814 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,827 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,836 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,839 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,837 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,840 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,841 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,834 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,828 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,825 | -0.16% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 5,234 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 5,640 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -7.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 4,981 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 5,642 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.5% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 24.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.3% |
| White only, percent : | 96.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.7% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.4% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 93.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 397 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.8% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 3,086 |
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 3,086 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 75.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $79,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $910 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $427 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $616 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 1 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,316 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.26 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 91.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 89.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 82.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.3% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 4,325 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 21,286 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 51,474 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $9,327 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 13.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $50,093 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $27,431 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 11.0% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 226 |
| 2019 total employment : | 1,585 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 59,724 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -2.5% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 511 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 508 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 312 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 139 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 463 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 64 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 415 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 6.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 885.88 |
Schools in Parchment
College & universities near Parchment, MI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 490373 | Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine | Kalamazoo (MI) | 49007 |
| 170532 | Kalamazoo College | Kalamazoo (MI) | 49006-3295 |
| 172699 | Western Michigan University | Kalamazoo (MI) | 49008-5200 |
| 152044 | West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty | Kalamazoo (MI) | 49008 |
| 490814 | Ross Medical Education Center - Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo (MI) | 49009-1003 |
Stations (18)
Amtrak & bus stations near Parchment, MI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAL | Kalamazoo Transportation Center | 459 North Burdick St. | RAIL |
| BTL | Battle Creek Transportation Center | 104 Capital Ave. S.W. | RAIL |
| BAM | Bangor | 541 Railroad St. | RAIL |
| DOA | Dowagiac station | 200 Depot Drive | RAIL |
| HOM | Holland station | 171 Lincoln Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Parchment
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Parchmen Post Office | Kalamazoo (MI) | 49004 |
Other cities in Kalamazoo County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Kalamazoo County , MI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo | 76,009 | The second most populous city in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. |
| Highland Park | 10,712 | Town in Michigan, United States |
| Pavilion | 6,437 | Township in Kalamazoo County, Michigan |
| Eastwood | 6,340 | Town in Nottinghamshire |
| Alamo | 3,970 | Township in Kalamazoo County, Michigan |
| Vicksburg | 3,581 | Human settlement in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Fulton | 2,399 | Township in Gratiot County, Michigan |
| Galesburg | 2,090 | City in Michigan, United States |
| Schoolcraft | 1,548 | Village in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States |
| South Gull Lake | 1,182 | Unincorporated town in Michigan, USA |
| Portage | 971 | City in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States of America |
| Augusta | 896 | Village in Michigan |
| Richland | 847 | Village in Kalamazoo County, Michigan |
| Climax | 780 | Village in Michigan |
Distance to Other Cities
Parchment distances to largest Michigan cities
