Parma Heights, Ohio Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Parma Heights, Ohio is 20,616 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 82nd-largest city in Ohio. The median household income is $59,218, the median home value is $165,800, and the median age is 40.7.

The population has declined 0.8% since 2010 (20,689 → 20,524).

20,616

Population

4912

People / sq mi

$59,218

Median Income

$165,800

Median Home Value

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Parma Heights covers 4.2 sq mi of land at 4912 people per square mile.

About Parma Heights, OH

Housing cost is the defining feature of Parma Heights: the median home is valued at $165,800. With 20,616 residents, Parma Heights is a city in Ohio.

The typical household earns $59,218, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 13.7%, above the national 12.4%. Property is affordable here, the median home worth $165,800, with typical rent around $1,072.

Roughly 27.4% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Around 12.7% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 26 minutes each way.

Parma Heights city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Parma Heights city had a population of 20,689 in 2010 and 20,524 in 2024, a -0.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 20,809 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: -0.05%.

Parma Heights city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

20,524

Population (2024)

20,689

Population (2010)

20,809

Peak (2020)

-0.05%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	20,689	-	-	estimate
2011	20,565	-124	-0.60%	estimate
2012	20,479	-86	-0.42%	estimate
2013	20,439	-40	-0.20%	estimate
2014	20,369	-70	-0.34%	estimate
2015	20,272	-97	-0.48%	estimate
2016	20,173	-99	-0.49%	estimate
2017	20,042	-131	-0.65%	estimate
2018	19,920	-122	-0.61%	estimate
2019	19,790	-130	-0.65%	estimate
2020	20,809	+1,019	+5.15%	estimate
2021	20,597	-212	-1.02%	estimate
2022	20,431	-166	-0.81%	estimate
2023	20,527	+96	+0.47%	estimate
2024	20,524	-3	-0.01%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	76.1%
Black or African American	14.3%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.6%
Two or More Races	0.1%

Economy & Income

$59,218

Median Household Income

$34,834

Per Capita Income

13.7%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$165,800

Median Home Value

$1,072

Median Rent

58.1%

Owner-Occupied

Education

90.2%

High School+

27.4%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.6%

Drive Alone

74.9%

Public Transit

12.7%

Work From Home

25.7 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

12.8%

Foreign Born

85.5%

Non-English at Home

6.6%

Veterans

18.0%

With Disability

94.6%

Health Insurance

94.0%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management	19.5%
Manufacturing	12.8%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	9.3%
Retail Trade	8.6%
Information	8.5%
Education, Health Care & Social Services	7.9%
Public Administration	5.9%
Construction	5.1%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	2.9%
Transportation & Warehousing	1.6%
Agriculture & Mining	0.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Parma Heights, Ohio has a population of 20,616 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 82nd-largest city in Ohio.

The median household income in Parma Heights, Ohio is $59,218, with 13.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Parma Heights, Ohio is $165,800, with median monthly rent at $1,072 and a homeownership rate of 58.1%.

The median age in Parma Heights, Ohio is 40.7 years. The population is 48.3% male and 51.7% female.

The population has declined 0.8% since 2010 (20,689 → 20,524).

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Sources: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.