Parma is a city located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 85,655.
Parma is located at 41°23'31" North, 81°43'43" West (41.391852, -81.728502)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 51.7 km2 (20.0 mi2). 51.7 km2 (20.0 mi2) of it is land and 0.1 km2 (0.04 mi2) of it is water. The total area is 0.10% water.
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 85,655 people, 35,126 households, and 23,323 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,656.9/km2 (4,291.3/mi2). There are 36,414 housing units at an average density of 704.4/km2 (1,824.3/mi2). The racial makeup of the city is 95.67% White, 1.06% African American, 0.14% Native American, 1.57% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.45% from other races, and 1.09% from two or more races. 1.54% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 35,126 households out of which 27.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.7% are married couples living together, 10.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 33.6% are non-families. 29.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 13.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.40 and the average family size is 2.99.
In the city the population is spread out with 22.3% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 19.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 88.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $43,920, and the median income for a family is $52,436. Males have a median income of $39,801 versus $27,701 for females. The per capita income for the city is $21,293. 4.9% of the population and 3.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 6.6% of those under the age of 18 and 4.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
The City contains 3 high schools, Parma Senior High School, Valley Forge High School, and Normandy High School. Each school shares a common stadium for football games, also known as Byers Field. The rivalry that exists between these schools is well documented. Normandy High School is located in the South Eastern part of the city, and its population is made up of students from south Parma, and Seven Hills. Valley Forge is located in the South Western portion of the city, and includes students from South Western Parma, as well as Parma Heights. Parma High School is located in the center of the city, and includes students from central and northern Parma.
Located in the middle of Parma is the famed Parmatown Mall. It has recently been overshadowed in size by its neighboring super mall, South Park, which is located south of Parma, in Strongsville.
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ParmaOH.com
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