Parchment, MI

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Parchment Overview

2,041
TOTAL POPULATION
955
MALE POPULATION
1,086
FEMALE POPULATION
87.94
MALES / 100 FEMALES
113.72
FEMALES / 100 MALES
31.0
MEDIAN AGE
2.7
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$32,991
PER CAPITA INCOME
$60,938
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$60,223
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
28.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
71.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.39
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,194
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
71.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
8.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Parchment Area Codes

Race in Parchment

The most populous races in Parchment are White / Caucasian (1,491 | 73.1%), Black / African American (227 | 11.1%), and Two or more Races (219 | 10.7%).
Race in Parchment
Race# Population% Population
Asian291.4%
Black / African American22711.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific100.5%
Hispanic or Latino803.9%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian1,49173.1%
Two or more Races21910.7%
Some other Race653.2%
Total2,041100.0%

Ancestry in Parchment

The most populous ancestries reported in Parchment are German (381 | 18.7%), American (260 | 12.7%), Irish (232 | 11.4%), English (187 | 9.2%), and Dutch (87 | 4.3%), together accounting for 56.2% of all Parchment residents.
Ancestry in Parchment
Ancestry# Population% Population
American26012.7%
Arab231.1%
Austrian70.3%
Blackfeet110.5%
British201.0%
British West Indian110.5%
Burmese100.5%
Cherokee80.4%
Chippewa10.1%
Croatian10.1%
Czech180.9%
Czechoslovakian40.2%
Danish60.3%
Dutch874.3%
Eastern European80.4%
Egyptian50.2%
English1879.2%
European522.5%
Finnish80.4%
French763.7%
French Canadian30.2%
German38118.7%
Greek30.2%
Hungarian20.1%
Indian (Asian)60.3%
Irish23211.4%
Italian462.2%
Lithuanian120.6%
Mexican502.5%
Moroccan180.9%
Norwegian170.8%
Pennsylvania German30.2%
Polish613.0%
Portuguese20.1%
Puerto Rican60.3%
Samoan100.5%
Scottish221.1%
Spaniard40.2%
Sri Lankan130.6%
Swedish221.1%
Swiss110.5%
Ukrainian30.2%
Welsh170.8%
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Immigrants in Parchment

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Parchment came from Latin America (33 | 1.6%), Caribbean (26 | 1.3%), Africa (23 | 1.1%), Northern Africa (23 | 1.1%), and Morocco (18 | 0.9%), together accounting for 6.0% of all Parchment residents.
Immigrants in Parchment
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa231.1%
Asia110.5%
Canada50.2%
Caribbean261.3%
Central America70.3%
China60.3%
Eastern Asia60.3%
Egypt50.2%
Latin America331.6%
Mexico70.3%
Morocco180.9%
Northern Africa231.1%
South Eastern Asia50.2%
Vietnam50.2%
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Sex and Age in Parchment

Sex and Age in Parchment

The most populous age groups in Parchment are Under 5 Years (115 | 12.0%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (180 | 16.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Parchment
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years115 (12.0%)13 (1.2%)
5 to 9 Years28 (2.9%)80 (7.4%)
10 to 14 Years36 (3.8%)65 (6.0%)
15 to 19 Years68 (7.1%)56 (5.2%)
20 to 24 Years86 (9.0%)119 (11.0%)
25 to 29 Years109 (11.4%)180 (16.6%)
30 to 34 Years91 (9.5%)111 (10.2%)
35 to 39 Years85 (8.9%)62 (5.7%)
40 to 44 Years73 (7.6%)64 (5.9%)
45 to 49 Years32 (3.4%)22 (2.0%)
50 to 54 Years54 (5.7%)68 (6.3%)
55 to 59 Years43 (4.5%)76 (7.0%)
60 to 64 Years45 (4.7%)41 (3.8%)
65 to 69 Years26 (2.7%)26 (2.4%)
70 to 74 Years23 (2.4%)34 (3.1%)
75 to 79 Years6 (0.6%)26 (2.4%)
80 to 84 Years13 (1.4%)23 (2.1%)
85 Years and over22 (2.3%)20 (1.8%)
Total955 (100.0%)1,086 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Parchment

Median Family Size in Parchment

The median family size in Parchment is 2.70 persons per family, with single male/father families (43 | 8.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.7 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (172 | 33.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.09 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Parchment
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple302 (58.4%)2.90
Single Male/Father43 (8.3%)3.70
Single Female/Mother172 (33.3%)2.09
Total Families517 (100.0%)2.70

Median Household Size in Parchment

The median household size in Parchment is 2.32 persons per household, with single male/father households (43 | 4.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.3 persons per household. non-family households (362 | 41.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.56 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Parchment
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple302 (34.4%)2.94
Single Male/Father43 (4.9%)4.30
Single Female/Mother172 (19.6%)2.34
Non-family362 (41.2%)1.56
Total Households879 (100.0%)2.32

Household Size by Marriage Status in Parchment

Out of a total of 879 households in Parchment, 517 (58.8%) are family households, while 362 (41.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 253, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 183.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Parchment
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-183 (20.8%)
2-Person Households253 (28.8%)168 (19.1%)
3-Person Households137 (15.6%)11 (1.3%)
4-Person Households74 (8.4%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households24 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households26 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households3 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total517 (58.8%)362 (41.2%)

Female Fertility in Parchment

Fertility by Age in Parchment

Average fertility rate in Parchment is 14.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 34.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 66.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Parchment
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years3 (33.3%)7.0
35 to 50 years6 (66.7%)34.0
Total9 (100.0%)14.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Parchment

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Parchment
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Parchment

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Parchment
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma2 (22.2%)11.0
College or Associate's Degree7 (77.8%)26.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total9 (100.0%)14.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Parchment

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Parchment
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Parchment

Income Overview in Parchment

Per Capita Income in Parchment is $32,991, while median incomes of families and households are $60,938 and $60,223 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,041$32,991
Median Family Income517$60,938
Mean Family Income517$83,320
Median Household Income879$60,223
Mean Household Income879$75,766
Income Deficit517$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,04128.44%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,04171.56¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,0410.39

Earnings by Sex in Parchment

Average Earnings in Parchment are $38,713, $47,422 for men and $33,936 for women, a difference of 28.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Parchment
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male577 (47.4%)$47,422
Female640 (52.6%)$33,936
Total1,217 (100.0%)$38,713

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Parchment

The most common earnings brackets in Parchment are $100,000+ for men (80 | 13.9%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (97 | 15.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Parchment
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less10 (1.7%)22 (3.4%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)36 (5.6%)
$5,000 to $7,4996 (1.0%)9 (1.4%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)16 (2.5%)
$10,000 to $12,49931 (5.4%)19 (3.0%)
$12,500 to $14,99910 (1.7%)20 (3.1%)
$15,000 to $17,4993 (0.5%)8 (1.3%)
$17,500 to $19,9992 (0.4%)14 (2.2%)
$20,000 to $22,49910 (1.7%)24 (3.7%)
$22,500 to $24,9997 (1.2%)33 (5.2%)
$25,000 to $29,99970 (12.1%)62 (9.7%)
$30,000 to $34,99934 (5.9%)97 (15.2%)
$35,000 to $39,99926 (4.5%)57 (8.9%)
$40,000 to $44,99933 (5.7%)79 (12.3%)
$45,000 to $49,99978 (13.5%)13 (2.0%)
$50,000 to $54,99978 (13.5%)57 (8.9%)
$55,000 to $64,99924 (4.2%)34 (5.3%)
$65,000 to $74,99918 (3.1%)15 (2.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99957 (9.9%)10 (1.6%)
$100,000+80 (13.9%)15 (2.3%)
Total577 (100.0%)640 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Parchment

Average earnings in Parchment are $49,833 for men and $35,069 for women, a difference of 29.6%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $75,625, while those with graduate degree education earn the least with $34,375. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $56,250, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $33,891.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Parchment
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$71,071$0
High School Diploma$46,842$33,891
College or Associate's Degree$48,375$35,714
Bachelor's Degree$75,625$41,500
Graduate Degree$34,375$56,250
Total$49,833$35,069

Family Income in Parchment

Family Income Brackets in Parchment

According to the Parchment family income data, there are 109 families falling into the $35,000 to $49,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.1% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 4 families (0.8%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Parchment
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000224.3%
$10,000 to $14,99940.8%
$15,000 to $24,999214.1%
$25,000 to $34,9999318.0%
$35,000 to $49,99910921.1%
$50,000 to $74,999397.5%
$75,000 to $99,999479.1%
$100,000 to $149,9999418.2%
$150,000 to $199,9997514.5%
$200,000+132.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Parchment

3-person families (131 | 25.3%) account for the highest median family income in Parchment with $111,008 per family, while 3-person families (131 | 25.3%) have the highest median income of $37,003 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Parchment
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families277 (53.6%)$41,691
3-Person Families131 (25.3%)$111,008
4-Person Families66 (12.8%)$71,429
5-Person Families42 (8.1%)$0
6-Person Families1 (0.2%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total517 (100.0%)$60,938

Family Income by Number of Earners in Parchment

The median family income in Parchment is $60,938, with families comprising 3+ earners (13) having the highest median family income of $154,250, while families with no earners (84) have the lowest median family income of $34,375, accounting for 2.5% and 16.3% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Parchment
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners84 (16.3%)$34,375
1 Earner205 (39.7%)$40,197
2 Earners215 (41.6%)$110,927
3+ Earners13 (2.5%)$154,250
Total517 (100.0%)$60,938

Household Income in Parchment

Household Income Brackets in Parchment

With 171 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Parchment, accounting for 19.5% of all households. In contrast, only 17 households (1.9%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Parchment
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000384.3%
$10,000 to $14,999171.9%
$15,000 to $24,999667.5%
$25,000 to $34,99911513.1%
$35,000 to $49,99912814.6%
$50,000 to $74,99917119.5%
$75,000 to $99,99911212.7%
$100,000 to $149,99913415.2%
$150,000 to $199,999778.8%
$200,000+212.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in Parchment

The median household income in Parchment is $60,223, with the highest median household income of $71,136 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 458 households (52.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $51,250, with 234 households (26.6%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Parchment
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years59 (6.7%)$51,410
25 to 44 Years458 (52.1%)$71,136
45 to 64 Years234 (26.6%)$51,250
65+ Years128 (14.6%)$58,750
Total879 (100.0%)$60,223

Poverty in Parchment

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Parchment

With 9.4% poverty level for males and 12.4% for females among the residents of Parchment, 6 to 11 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 10 males (47.6%) and 15 females (71.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Parchment
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years28 (24.3%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)15 (71.4%)
6 to 11 Years10 (47.6%)9 (11.4%)
12 to 14 Years2 (6.9%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years3 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)9 (6.1%)
25 to 34 Years10 (5.0%)31 (10.6%)
35 to 44 Years4 (2.5%)15 (11.9%)
45 to 54 Years15 (17.4%)34 (37.8%)
55 to 64 Years18 (20.4%)15 (12.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)7 (10.1%)
Total90 (9.4%)135 (12.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Parchment

According to the poverty statistics in Parchment, males aged 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Parchment
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years87 (75.6%)13 (100.0%)
5 Years14 (100.0%)6 (28.6%)
6 to 11 Years11 (52.4%)70 (88.6%)
12 to 14 Years27 (93.1%)45 (100.0%)
15 Years2 (100.0%)20 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years40 (93.0%)8 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years109 (100.0%)138 (93.9%)
25 to 34 Years190 (95.0%)260 (89.3%)
35 to 44 Years154 (97.5%)111 (88.1%)
45 to 54 Years71 (82.6%)56 (62.2%)
55 to 64 Years70 (79.5%)102 (87.2%)
65 to 74 Years49 (100.0%)60 (100.0%)
75 Years and over41 (100.0%)62 (89.9%)
Total865 (90.6%)951 (87.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Parchment

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Parchment
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children156 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children138 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total302 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Parchment

According to the poverty data in Parchment, 9.3% or 4 single-father households and 16.3% or 28 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 4 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 2 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Parchment
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)3 (6.5%)
1 or 2 Children4 (100.0%)23 (18.5%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4 (9.3%)28 (16.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Parchment

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Parchment
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)3 (5.1%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)27 (21.1%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)2 (7.1%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)32 (14.9%)

Employment Characteristics in Parchment

Employment by Class of Employer in Parchment

Among the 1,068 employed individuals in Parchment, private company employees (747 | 69.9%), local government employees (106 | 9.9%), and not-for-profit organizations (104 | 9.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Parchment
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees74769.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)535.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)292.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations1049.7%
Local Government Employees1069.9%
State Government Employees171.6%
Federal Government Employees121.1%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,068100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Parchment

According to the labor force statistics for Parchment, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,682), 71.0% or 1,194 individuals are in the labor force, with 8.4% or 100 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 93.4% or 270 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 29.4% or 52 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Parchment
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years36 (35.3%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years177 (86.3%)52 (29.4%)
25 to 29 Years270 (93.4%)40 (14.8%)
30 to 34 Years160 (79.2%)3 (1.9%)
35 to 44 Years250 (88.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years100 (56.8%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years90 (75.6%)1 (1.1%)
60 to 64 Years69 (80.2%)4 (5.8%)
65 to 74 Years33 (30.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over9 (8.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,194 (71.0%)100 (8.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Parchment

According to labor force statistics for Parchment, 81.2% of individuals (939) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,156) are in the labor force, with 5.1% or 48 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 91.3% or 220 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 14.3% or 3 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Parchment
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School21 (28.4%)11 (14.3%)
High School Diploma238 (82.1%)1 (0.4%)
College / Associate Degree460 (83.5%)48 (8.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher220 (91.3%)4 (1.8%)
Total939 (81.2%)59 (5.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Parchment

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Parchment are Community & Social Service (82 | 7.5%), Management (68 | 6.2%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (55 | 5.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (44 | 4.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (36 | 3.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Parchment

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Parchment, the most male-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (81.8%), Health Technologists (79.2%), and Education, Arts & Media (73.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Parchment
OccupationMaleFemale
Management30 (44.1%)38 (55.9%)
Business & Financial19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science41 (93.2%)3 (6.8%)
Computers & Mathematics28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science11 (78.6%)3 (21.4%)
Community & Social Service 27 (32.9%)55 (67.1%)
Education, Arts & Media6 (26.1%)17 (73.9%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library11 (30.6%)25 (69.4%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment10 (43.5%)13 (56.5%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating10 (18.2%)45 (81.8%)
Health Technologists5 (20.8%)19 (79.2%)
Total (Category)127 (47.4%)141 (52.6%)
Total (Overall)559 (51.1%)535 (48.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Parchment are Healthcare Support (116 | 10.6%), Food Preparation & Serving (50 | 4.6%), Cleaning & Maintenance (44 | 4.0%), Security & Protection (40 | 3.7%), and Firefighting & Prevention (38 | 3.5%).
Services Occupations in Parchment

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Parchment, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (97.4%), Security & Protection (92.5%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (40.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (93.1%), and Food Preparation & Serving (80.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Parchment
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support31 (26.7%)85 (73.3%)
Security & Protection37 (92.5%)3 (7.5%)
Firefighting & Prevention37 (97.4%)1 (2.6%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving10 (20.0%)40 (80.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance18 (40.9%)26 (59.1%)
Personal Care & Service2 (6.9%)27 (93.1%)
Total (Category)98 (35.1%)181 (64.9%)
Total (Overall)559 (51.1%)535 (48.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Parchment are Office & Administration (168 | 15.4%), and Sales & Related (70 | 6.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Parchment

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Parchment
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related54 (77.1%)16 (22.9%)
Office & Administration35 (20.8%)133 (79.2%)
Total (Category)89 (37.4%)149 (62.6%)
Total (Overall)559 (51.1%)535 (48.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Parchment are Construction & Extraction (58 | 5.3%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (34 | 3.1%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (14 | 1.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Parchment

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Parchment
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry10 (71.4%)4 (28.6%)
Construction & Extraction56 (96.6%)2 (3.5%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair32 (94.1%)2 (5.9%)
Total (Category)98 (92.4%)8 (7.5%)
Total (Overall)559 (51.1%)535 (48.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Parchment are Production (132 | 12.1%), Material Moving (54 | 4.9%), and Transportation (17 | 1.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Parchment

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Parchment
OccupationMaleFemale
Production102 (77.3%)30 (22.7%)
Transportation12 (70.6%)5 (29.4%)
Material Moving33 (61.1%)21 (38.9%)
Total (Category)147 (72.4%)56 (27.6%)
Total (Overall)559 (51.1%)535 (48.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Parchment

Employment Industries in Parchment

The major employment industries in Parchment include Health Care & Social Assistance (262 | 23.9%), Manufacturing (207 | 18.9%), Educational Services (88 | 8.0%), Retail Trade (83 | 7.6%), and Construction (79 | 7.2%).
Employment Industries in Parchment

Employment Industries by Sex in Parchment

The Parchment industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (94.1%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (84.6%), and Accommodation & Food Services (81.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Parchment
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting14 (77.8%)4 (22.2%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction79 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing145 (70.1%)62 (29.9%)
Wholesale Trade28 (93.3%)2 (6.7%)
Retail Trade28 (33.7%)55 (66.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing32 (94.1%)2 (5.9%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance4 (15.4%)22 (84.6%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific26 (92.9%)2 (7.1%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support21 (47.7%)23 (52.3%)
Educational Services19 (21.6%)69 (78.4%)
Health Care & Social Assistance66 (25.2%)196 (74.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation2 (20.0%)8 (80.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services10 (18.5%)44 (81.5%)
Public Administration45 (77.6%)13 (22.4%)
Total559 (51.1%)535 (48.9%)

Education in Parchment

School Enrollment in Parchment

The most common levels of schooling among the 408 students in Parchment are college / undergraduate (125 | 30.6%), middle school (91 | 22.3%), and high school (72 | 17.6%).
School Enrollment in Parchment
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool204.9%
Kindergarten409.8%
Elementary School4711.5%
Middle School9122.3%
High School7217.6%
College / Undergraduate12530.6%
Graduate / Professional133.2%
Total408100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Parchment

Out of a total of 408 students who are enrolled in schools in Parchment, 24 (5.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 384 (94.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 10 (50.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 87 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Parchment
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds10 (50.0%)10 (50.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old87 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds90 (94.7%)5 (5.3%)
15 to 17 Year Olds57 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds40 (95.2%)2 (4.8%)
25 to 34 Year Olds57 (89.1%)7 (10.9%)
35 Years and over9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total384 (94.1%)24 (5.9%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Parchment

Business (85 | 24.1%), science & technology (46 | 13.0%), education (46 | 13.0%), arts & humanities (27 | 7.6%), and literature & languages (26 | 7.4%) are the most common fields of study among 353 individuals in Parchment who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Parchment
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics20.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural246.8%
Physical & Health Sciences226.2%
Psychology30.9%
Social Sciences72.0%
Engineering195.4%
Multidisciplinary Studies30.9%
Science & Technology4613.0%
Business8524.1%
Education4613.0%
Literature & Languages267.4%
Liberal Arts & History82.3%
Visual & Performing Arts257.1%
Communications102.8%
Arts & Humanities277.6%
Total353100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Parchment

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Parchment

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Parchment are males with 3 vehicles (208, accounting for 37.2%) and females with 3 vehicles (145, making up 40.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Parchment
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle6 (1.1%)16 (3.1%)
1 Vehicle154 (27.6%)199 (39.1%)
2 Vehicles187 (33.5%)146 (28.7%)
3 Vehicles208 (37.2%)145 (28.5%)
4 Vehicles4 (0.7%)3 (0.6%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total559 (100.0%)509 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Parchment

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Parchment are 20 to 24 minutes (275 commuters, 27.3%), 15 to 19 minutes (185 commuters, 18.3%), and 10 to 14 minutes (168 commuters, 16.7%).
Commute Time in Parchment
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes686.7%
5 to 9 Minutes525.1%
10 to 14 Minutes16816.7%
15 to 19 Minutes18518.3%
20 to 24 Minutes27527.3%
25 to 29 Minutes727.1%
30 to 34 Minutes999.8%
35 to 39 Minutes212.1%
40 to 44 Minutes191.9%
45 to 59 Minutes232.3%
60 to 89 Minutes242.4%
90 or more Minutes30.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Parchment

The most common commute times in Parchment are 20 to 24 minutes (126 commuters, 24.0%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (149 commuters, 30.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Parchment
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes15 (2.9%)53 (11.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes19 (3.6%)33 (6.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes97 (18.5%)71 (14.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes114 (21.7%)71 (14.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes126 (24.0%)149 (30.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes46 (8.8%)26 (5.4%)
30 to 34 Minutes79 (15.0%)20 (4.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes15 (2.9%)6 (1.2%)
40 to 44 Minutes8 (1.5%)11 (2.3%)
45 to 59 Minutes4 (0.8%)19 (3.9%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)24 (5.0%)
90 or more Minutes2 (0.4%)1 (0.2%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Parchment

The most frequent times of departure to work in Parchment are 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (89, 17.0%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (119, 24.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Parchment
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM54 (10.3%)18 (3.7%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM14 (2.7%)76 (15.7%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM61 (11.6%)22 (4.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM38 (7.2%)39 (8.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM51 (9.7%)46 (9.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM76 (14.5%)46 (9.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM27 (5.1%)119 (24.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM6 (1.1%)35 (7.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM35 (6.7%)29 (6.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM16 (3.0%)9 (1.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM21 (4.0%)6 (1.2%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)6 (1.2%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM89 (17.0%)17 (3.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM37 (7.0%)16 (3.3%)
Total525 (100.0%)484 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Parchment

Occupancy by Ownership in Parchment

Of the total 879 dwellings in Parchment, owner-occupied units account for 534 (60.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 345 (39.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Parchment
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units53460.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units34539.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units879100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Parchment

Occupancy by Household Size in Parchment
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household18320.8%
2-Person Household42147.9%
3-Person Household14816.8%
4+ Person Household12714.4%
Total Housing Units879100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Parchment

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Parchment
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household98 (53.5%)85 (46.5%)
2-Person Household221 (52.5%)200 (47.5%)
3-Person Household128 (86.5%)20 (13.5%)
4+ Person Household87 (68.5%)40 (31.5%)
Total Housing Units534 (60.8%)345 (39.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Parchment

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Parchment
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School11 (25.6%)32 (74.4%)
High School Diploma87 (29.3%)210 (70.7%)
College/Associate Degree280 (78.4%)77 (21.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher156 (85.7%)26 (14.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Parchment

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Parchment
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years32336.7%
35 to 44 Years19422.1%
45 to 54 Years10511.9%
55 to 64 Years12914.7%
65 to 74 Years637.2%
75 to 84 Years394.4%
85 Years and Over263.0%
Total879100.0%

Housing Finances in Parchment

Median Income by Occupancy in Parchment

Median Income by Occupancy in Parchment
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied534 (60.8%)$90,758
Renter-Occupied345 (39.3%)$35,893
Average879 (100.0%)$60,223

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Parchment

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Parchment
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0005 (0.9%)26 (7.5%)
$5,000 to $9,9997 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9995 (0.9%)12 (3.5%)
$15,000 to $19,99910 (1.9%)29 (8.4%)
$20,000 to $24,99912 (2.2%)15 (4.3%)
$25,000 to $34,99932 (6.0%)83 (24.1%)
$35,000 to $49,99989 (16.7%)39 (11.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99968 (12.7%)103 (29.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99988 (16.5%)24 (7.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999120 (22.5%)14 (4.1%)
$150,000 or more98 (18.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total534 (100.0%)345 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Parchment

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Parchment
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3006 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49946 (8.6%)6 (1.7%)
$500 to $799122 (22.9%)110 (31.9%)
$800 to $99990 (16.9%)68 (19.7%)
$1,000 to $1,499171 (32.0%)148 (42.9%)
$1,500 to $1,99979 (14.8%)6 (1.7%)
$2,000 to $2,49913 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9997 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total534 (100.0%)345 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Parchment

Housing Structures in Parchment

Housing Structures in Parchment
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached51758.8%
Single Unit, Attached232.6%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments11012.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments16618.9%
10 or more Apartments637.2%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total879100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Parchment

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Parchment
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached499 (96.5%)18 (3.5%)
Single Unit, Attached21 (91.3%)2 (8.7%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments12 (10.9%)98 (89.1%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments2 (1.2%)164 (98.8%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)63 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total534 (60.8%)345 (39.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Parchment

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Parchment
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)7 (2.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)78 (22.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms109 (20.4%)220 (63.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms281 (52.6%)17 (4.9%)
8 or more Rooms144 (27.0%)23 (6.7%)
Total534 (100.0%)345 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Parchment

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Parchment
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas470 (88.0%)103 (29.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas3 (0.6%)6 (1.7%)
Electricity58 (10.9%)219 (63.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene3 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)3 (0.9%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)14 (4.1%)
Total534 (100.0%)345 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Parchment

Household Vehicle Usage in Parchment
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle8 (1.5%)54 (15.7%)
1 Vehicle152 (28.5%)241 (69.9%)
2 Vehicles204 (38.2%)26 (7.5%)
3 or more Vehicles170 (31.8%)24 (7.0%)
Total534 (100.0%)345 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Parchment

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Parchment

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units166368
Median Property Value$152,000$160,400
Median Household Income$57,500$76
Monthly Housing Costs$609$0
Real Estate Taxes$3,190$13

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Parchment

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Parchment
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0005 (3.0%)7 (1.9%)
$50,000 to $99,99931 (18.7%)15 (4.1%)
$100,000 to $299,999130 (78.3%)343 (93.2%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)3 (0.8%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total166 (100.0%)368 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Parchment

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Parchment
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0006 (3.6%)5 (1.4%)
$10,000 to $24,99919 (11.5%)6 (1.6%)
$25,000 to $34,99926 (15.7%)8 (2.2%)
$35,000 to $49,99930 (18.1%)6 (1.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99932 (19.3%)59 (16.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99917 (10.2%)36 (9.8%)
$100,000 to $149,99914 (8.4%)71 (19.3%)
$150,000 or more22 (13.3%)106 (28.8%)
Total166 (100.0%)368 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Parchment

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Parchment
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x70 (42.2%)99,706 (27,094.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x28 (16.9%)241 (65.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x20 (12.0%)63 (17.1%)
4.0x or more45 (27.1%)22 (6.0%)
Total166 (100.0%)368 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Parchment

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Parchment
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8004 (2.4%)2 (0.5%)
$800 to $1,4992 (1.2%)7 (1.9%)
$800 to $1,499148 (89.2%)26 (7.1%)
Total166 (100.0%)368 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Parchment

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Parchment

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Parchment
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years163 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years267 (99.3%)2 (0.7%)
19 to 25 Years268 (88.7%)34 (11.3%)
26 to 34 Years368 (87.0%)55 (13.0%)
35 to 44 Years282 (99.3%)2 (0.7%)
45 to 54 Years145 (82.4%)31 (17.6%)
55 to 64 Years196 (95.6%)9 (4.4%)
65 to 74 Years109 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older110 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,908 (93.5%)133 (6.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Parchment

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Parchment
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born163 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen267 (99.3%)2 (0.7%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen268 (88.7%)34 (11.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Parchment

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Parchment
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000194 (99.0%)2 (1.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999483 (97.6%)12 (2.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999373 (88.8%)47 (11.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999216 (80.0%)54 (20.0%)
$100,000 and over642 (97.3%)18 (2.7%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Parchment

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Parchment
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6100 (61.4%)65 (39.9%)
6 to 18 Years138 (51.3%)152 (56.5%)
19 to 25 Years46 (15.2%)234 (77.5%)
25 to 34 Years152 (35.9%)219 (51.8%)
35 to 44 Years48 (16.9%)243 (85.6%)
45 to 54 Years71 (40.3%)79 (44.9%)
55 to 64 Years39 (19.0%)161 (78.5%)
65 to 74 Years107 (98.2%)70 (64.2%)
75 Years and over110 (100.0%)95 (86.4%)
Total811 (39.7%)1,318 (64.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Parchment

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Parchment
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years16 (14.7%)7 (4.1%)
18 to 34 Years15 (4.9%)43 (9.8%)
35 to 64 Years23 (6.9%)34 (10.2%)
65 to 74 Years12 (24.5%)14 (23.3%)
75 Years and over11 (26.8%)34 (49.3%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Parchment

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Parchment: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years3 (0.9%)3 (0.9%)
65 to 74 Years12 (24.5%)6 (10.0%)
75 Years and over11 (26.8%)17 (24.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Parchment: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)5 (2.9%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)3 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years16 (4.8%)13 (3.9%)
65 to 74 Years2 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)2 (2.9%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Parchment: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years8 (7.3%)7 (4.1%)
18 to 34 Years12 (3.9%)35 (8.0%)
35 to 64 Years13 (3.9%)11 (3.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)5 (8.3%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)17 (24.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Parchment: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years8 (7.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)7 (1.6%)
35 to 64 Years7 (2.1%)27 (8.1%)
65 to 74 Years2 (4.1%)3 (5.0%)
75 Years and over10 (24.4%)21 (30.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Parchment: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years8 (7.3%)5 (2.9%)
18 to 34 Years3 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years9 (2.7%)2 (0.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over6 (14.6%)15 (21.7%)

Technology Access in Parchment

Computing Device Access in Parchment

Computing Device Access in Parchment
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop58466.4%
Smartphone79089.9%
Tablet54962.5%
No Computing Device354.0%
Total879100.0%

Internet Access in Parchment

Internet Access in Parchment
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home52259.4%
Cellular Data Only23226.4%
Satellite Internet374.2%
No Internet10712.2%
Total879100.0%

Parchment Summary

Parchment, Michigan is a small city located in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. It is situated on the Kalamazoo River, approximately five miles north of the city of Kalamazoo. The city has a population of approximately 3,000 people and is part of the Kalamazoo-Portage Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

Parchment is located in southwestern Michigan, approximately five miles north of the city of Kalamazoo. The city is situated on the Kalamazoo River, which flows through the city from east to west. The city is bordered by the cities of Kalamazoo to the south, Comstock to the west, and Cooper to the north. The city is located in a flat, low-lying area, with an elevation of approximately 830 feet above sea level.
The climate in Parchment is classified as humid continental, with hot, humid summers and cold, snowy winters. The average annual temperature is approximately 50 degrees Fahrenheit, with average highs in the summer reaching into the mid-80s and average lows in the winter dipping into the mid-20s. The average annual precipitation is approximately 33 inches, with most of the precipitation occurring in the spring and summer months.

Economy

The economy of Parchment is largely based on manufacturing and retail. The city is home to several manufacturing companies, including Parchment Paper Company, which produces paper products, and Parchment Products, which produces plastic products. The city is also home to several retail stores, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and several clothing stores.
The city is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, bars, and other service-oriented businesses. The city is also home to several medical facilities, including a hospital and several clinics.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Parchment was 3,180. The racial makeup of the city was 94.3% White, 1.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.
The median household income in Parchment was $41,944, and the median family income was $50,917. The per capita income for the city was $20,845. About 11.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Conclusion

Parchment, Michigan is a small city located in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. It is situated on the Kalamazoo River, approximately five miles north of the city of Kalamazoo. The city has a population of approximately 3,000 people and is part of the Kalamazoo-Portage Metropolitan Statistical Area. The economy of Parchment is largely based on manufacturing and retail, and the city is home to several small businesses, including restaurants, bars, and other service-oriented businesses. The racial makeup of the city is 94.3% White, 1.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. The median household income in Parchment was $41,944, and the median family income was $50,917. The per capita income for the city was $20,845.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Parchment?
Total Population of Parchment is 2,041.
What is the Total Male Population of Parchment?
Total Male Population of Parchment is 955.
What is the Total Female Population of Parchment?
Total Female Population of Parchment is 1,086.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Parchment?
There are 87.94 Males per 100 Females in Parchment.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Parchment?
There are 113.72 Females per 100 Males in Parchment.
What is the Median Population Age in Parchment?
Median Population Age in Parchment is 31.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Parchment
Average Family Size in Parchment is 2.7 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Parchment
Average Household Size in Parchment is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Parchment?
Per Capita income in Parchment is $32,991.
What is the Median Family Income in Parchment?
Median Family Income in Parchment is $60,938.
What is the Median Household income in Parchment?
Median Household Income in Parchment is $60,223.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Parchment?
Income or Wage Gap in Parchment is 28.4%.
Women in Parchment earn 71.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Parchment?
Inequality or Gini Index in Parchment is 0.39.
How Large is the Labor Force in Parchment?
There are 1,194 People in the Labor Forcein in Parchment.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Parchment?
71.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Parchment.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Parchment?
Unemployment Rate in Parchment is 8.4%.