Parma Heights, Ohio

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Parma Heights is a city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States. The population was 21,659 at the 2000 census.

Its current mayor is Martin K. Zanotti, who was appointed mayor in 2000, upon the retirement of long-time mayor Paul W. Cassidy.

1 Geography
2 Demographics
3 City Council
4 External links

[edit] Geography

Parma Heights is located at 41°23′10″N, 81°45′48″W (41.386051, -81.763459)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.9 km² (4.2 mi²), all land.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 21,659 people, 9,823 households, and 5,825 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,991.1/km² (5,158.6/mi²). There were 10,263 housing units at an average density of 943.5/km² (2,444.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.76% White, 1.17% African American, 0.13% Native American, 2.33% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.45% from other races, and 1.15% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.62% of the population.

There were 9,823 households out of which 22.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.0% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.7% were non-families. 36.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 20.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.86.

In the city the population was spread out with 19.1% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 25.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 86.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,985, and the median income for a family was $48,641. Males had a median income of $39,034 versus $27,564 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,522. About 5.4% of families and 7.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.7% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over.

[edit] City Council

There are seven council members serving at large. Every two years there is an election. Four positions are open. The top three candidates are each elected for a four-year term. The fourth candidate is awarded a two-year term.

Current City Council Members (next election)

Michael P. Byrne, President (2005)
Joseph A, McIntyre, President Pro Tem (2005)
Lesley DeSouza (2007)
Stacy Farris-Nickles (2007)
Alex V. Johnson (2005)
Rick Schwachenwald (2007)
Robert P. Sepik (2005)

Results of the November 8, 2005 election:

3357 votes Robert P. Sepik
3249 votes Michael P. Byrne
2618 votes Alex V. Johnson
2557 votes Jim McCall
Therefore, Sepik, Byrne and Johnson will serve four-year terms with the next election being held in 2009. McCall will serve two years with the next election being held in 2007.

	North: Parma
West: Brook Park, Middleburg Heights	Parma Heights	East: Parma
	South: Parma

[edit] External links

City of Parma Heights Home Page
Parma, Ohio Community Advocate The handiest local reference guide available for the Parma Heights, Ohio area. Updated daily.