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Parchment, MI
City in Kalamazoo County, Michigan.
Population
2,008
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
2,177
ZIP codes
0
Parchment and its ZIP codes
Parchment at a glance
- Parchment is about 12 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $72,798, close to the Michigan median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $184,000 (21% below Michigan) and median rent is $1,045 a month.
Local data for Parchment, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Parchment, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,798
Poverty rate
6.6%
Median home value
$184,000
Median rent
$1,045/mo
Homeownership
58.0%
Bachelor's or higher
23.5%
Median age
29.4
Average commute
20.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (292), Irish Americans (241), Dutch Americans (99).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kalamazoo County. PPP loans are for Parchment.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$68,292
122,119 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,811
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.65B
FY 2026, $6,322 per person
How people get to work
Parchment, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.9%
- Carpooled1.8%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked3.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.7%
Average one-way commute: 20.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Parchment, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
366
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
172
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 18°F
33.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Parchment, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.9%
U.S. 33.3% +7.6 pts
Diabetes
10.4%
U.S. 12.1% -1.7 pts
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.5%
U.S. 11.1% -4.6 pts
Cities near Parchment
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EastwoodCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 2 |
| Comstock NorthwestCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 3.2 |
| WestwoodCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 2.9 |
| KalamazooCity | 3.8 mi | 24.6 |
| RichlandVillage | 6.7 mi | 1 |
| GalesburgCity | 8.1 mi | 1.4 |
| PortageCity | 8.3 mi | 32.2 |
| PlainwellCity | 9.2 mi | 2.1 |
| South Gull LakeCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 1.4 |
| AugustaVillage | 11 mi | 1 |
| OtsegoCity | 11 mi | 2 |
| ScottsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| Hickory CornersCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.1 |
| MattawanVillage | 13 mi | 3.8 |
| ClimaxVillage | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| VicksburgVillage | 14 mi | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Parchment, MI in?
- Parchment is in Kalamazoo County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Parchment, MI?
- About 2,008 people live in Parchment, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Parchment?
- Nearby places include Eastwood (1.9 mi), Comstock Northwest (2.8 mi), Westwood (3.1 mi), Kalamazoo (3.8 mi), Richland (6.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023