Parma, Idaho

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Parma, Idaho
City
Location of Parma in Canyon County, Idaho.
Location of Parma in Canyon County, Idaho.
Coordinates: 43°47′10″N 116°56′34″W / 43.78611°N 116.94278°W / 43.78611; -116.94278Coordinates: 43°47′10″N 116°56′34″W / 43.78611°N 116.94278°W / 43.78611; -116.94278
CountryUnited States
StateIdaho
CountyCanyon
Government
 • MayorNathan Leigh
Area
 • Total1.10 sq mi (2.85 km2)
 • Land1.08 sq mi (2.80 km2)
 • Water0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2)
Elevation
2,231 ft (680 m)
Population
 • Total1,983
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
2,147
 • Density1,986.12/sq mi (767.01/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
83660
Area code(s)208
FIPS code16-60940
GNIS feature ID0397010
Websitewww.cityofparma.org

Parma is a city in Canyon County, Idaho, United States. The population was 1,983 at the 2010 census, up from 1,771 in 2000. It is the fourth largest city in the county (behind Middleton, Caldwell, and Nampa all in the county's eastern portion) and the largest in the rural western portion. It is part of the Boise City–Nampa, Idaho Metropolitan Statistical Area.

The city was named after Parma, Italy.[4]

Geography[edit]

Parma is located at 43°47′10″N 116°56′34″W / 43.78611°N 116.94278°W / 43.78611; -116.94278 (43.786009, -116.942656),[5] at an elevation of 2,231 feet (680 m) above sea level.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.11 square miles (2.87 km2), of which, 1.10 square miles (2.85 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water.[6]

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1910338—
192058372.5%
193075028.6%
19401,08544.7%
19501,36926.2%
19601,295−5.4%
19701,228−5.2%
19801,82048.2%
19901,597−12.3%
20001,77110.9%
20101,98312.0%
2019 (est.)2,147[3]8.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

2010 census[edit]

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 1,983 people, 710 households, and 506 families living in the city. The population density was 1,802.7 inhabitants per square mile (696.0/km2). There were 779 housing units at an average density of 708.2 per square mile (273.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 75.4% White, 0.4% African American, 1.2% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 20.0% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 31.0% of the population.

There were 710 households, of which 37.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.7% were married couples living together, 13.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.7% were non-families. 24.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.31.

The median age in the city was 34.9 years. 30.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.1% were from 25 to 44; 24.2% were from 45 to 64; and 13.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.6% male and 49.4% female.

2000 census[edit]

As of the census[8] of 2000, there were 1,771 people, 617 households, and 454 families living in the city. The population density was 1,919.5 people per square mile (743.2/km2). In the 2010 census there were 1,983 There were 676 housing units at an average density of 732.7 per square mile (283.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 83.91% White, 0.17% African American, 0.85% Native American, 0.96% Asian, 9.66% from other races, and 4.46% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 27.10% of the population.

There were 617 households, out of which 38.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.3% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.4% were non-families. 23.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.85 and the average family size was 3.41.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.4% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 19.1% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,964, and the median income for a family was $36,336. Males had a median income of $26,167 versus $18,636 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,861. About 11.7% of families and 15.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.9% of those under age 18 and 28.9% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
  2. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-18.
  3. ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  4. ^ Dawson, John Frank. Place names in Colorado: why 700 communities were so named, 150 of Spanish or Indian origin. Denver, CO: The J. Frank Dawson Publishing Co. p. 40.
  5. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  6. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 12, 2012. Retrieved 2012-12-18.
  7. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  8. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  9. ^ ""SELECTION SATURDAY" RESULTS IN PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME'S CLASS OF 2018". Pro Football Hall of Fame. Retrieved March 8, 2018.
  10. ^ "Idaho Governor Charles Benjamin Ross". National Governors Association. Retrieved September 19, 2012.

External links[edit]

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