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Parker

Arizona · 3,140 residents · 21.977 sq mi
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Parker has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,625. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $86,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,140
+7%since 1990
from 2,924 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
143 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 133 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
32.4
+3%since 1990
from 31.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,625
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,250 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,016
+24%since 1990
from $12,139 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
14.7%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 17.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,100
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $60,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$503
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $421 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
66.3%
−3.8 ptssince 1990
from 70.1% in 1990
33.7% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+8%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic66.9%(1,956)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino27.6%(807)
Asian1.5%(44)
Diversity Score77.2%(2,256)
2000
White, non-Hispanic45.4%(1,427)
Black1.9%(59)
Hispanic / Latino29.8%(935)
Asian0.8%(25)
Diversity Score64.1%(2,013)
Diversity Score
64
−17%since 1990
from 77 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 12.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.4%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 72.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 4.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.8 min
−37%since 1990
from 15.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 3,140 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Parker, Arizona?

The typical household in Parker, Arizona earns about $34,625 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 $86,100, and the typical rent is about $503 a month.

How educated are people in Parker, Arizona?

About 15.5% 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 14.7% of people in Parker, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Parker, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Parker, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 216 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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