CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Parker

Arizona · 2,924 residents · 21.977 sq mi

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Parker has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $26,250. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $60,700.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 31.5

US median: 33.0

Less educated

12% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 7%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

2,924

−7%vs 2000

vs 3,140 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

133 / sq mi

−7%vs 2000

vs 143 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

31.5

−3%vs 2000

vs 32.4 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

20243K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$26,250

Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $34,625 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$12,139

−19%vs 2000

vs $15,016 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

17.0%

+2.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 14.7% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$60,700

−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $86,100 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$421

+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $503 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

70.1%

+3.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 66.3% in 2000

29.9% rent

Afford Score

2.3

−7%vs 2000

vs 2.5 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic45.4%(1,427)

Black1.9%(59)

Hispanic / Latino29.8%(935)

Asian0.8%(25)

Other0%

Diversity Score64.1%(2,013)

1990

White, non-Hispanic66.9%(1,956)

Black0.1%(3)

Hispanic / Latino27.6%(807)

Asian1.5%(44)

Other31.5%(921)

Diversity Score77.2%(2,256)

Diversity Score

+20%vs 2000

vs 64 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

12.0%

−3.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 15.5% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

72.4%

+2.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 70.4% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

4.4%

−1.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 5.4% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

15.6 min

+59%vs 2000

vs 9.8 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Parker, Arizona?

Parker, Arizona has about 2,924 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Parker, Arizona?

The typical household in Parker, Arizona earns about $26,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Parker, Arizona expensive?

In Parker, Arizona, the median home is worth about $60,700, and the typical rent is about $421 a month.

How educated are people in Parker, Arizona?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Parker, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Parker, Arizona?

About 17.0% of people in Parker, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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