Parchment City, Michigan
As of the census of 2000, there were 1936 people in the city, organized into 822 households, and 532 families living in the city. The population density was 2263.6 people per square mile (873.98/km˛), it is Michigan's 117th most densely populated city. There were 873 housing units at an average density of 1015.1 per square mile (391.93/km˛). It has an average household size was 2.34 persons, and the average family size was 2.94 persons. Age range in the city was well distributed with 27.2% under the age of 18, 8% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 13% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 81.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.9 males. The median age is 37 years, The median age of males and females living in Parchment City was 36.3 and 37.6 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 1794 White, 81 Black or African American, 6 American Indian, 13 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 35 from two or more races and 7 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $40074, it is Michigan's 260th wealthiest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $46957, making it the 273rd highest city by median family income in Michigan. The per capita income for the city was $18911, it is 270th wealthiest city by per capita income in Michigan. The median income was $23000, The median income for males was $33814, compared to $20148 for females.
In 2000, 505 pupils and students, of which 42.97% are male and 57.03% are female, 26.08% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 6.73% nursery or pri school, 5.74% kindergarten, 51.09% elementary school, 21.98% high school and 14.46% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1936 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1936 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1932 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1907 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1898 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1890 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1849 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1831 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1822 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1811 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1808 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 17 | 17 | 34 |
| Kindergarten | 9 | 20 | 29 |
| Elementary school | 100 | 158 | 258 |
| High school | 51 | 60 | 111 |
| College or graduate school | 40 | 33 | 73 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parchment city, Michigan | $40074 | $46957 | $18911 |
| Kalamazoo County, Michigan | $42022 | $53953 | $21739 |
| Michigan, United States | $44667 | $53457 | $22168 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |