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Parker

Arizona · 3,417 residents · 21.977 sq mi
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Parker has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,461. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $157,700. At a median age of 34.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,417
+9%since 2000
from 3,140 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
155 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 143 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.5
+6%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Parker
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,461
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,025
+73%since 2000
from $15,016 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.5%
+20.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 10%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,700
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$909
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $503 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
39.5% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+5%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic32.2%(1,101)
Black1.7%(58)
Hispanic / Latino42%(1,436)
Asian1%(34)
Other18.2%(622)
Diversity Score81.6%(2,790)
Diversity Score
82
+27%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.6%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.7 min
+10%since 2000
from 9.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 65.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.9%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
45.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
12.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.4%
−67.7 ptssince 2013
from 84.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Parker, Arizona?

Parker, Arizona has about 3,417 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Parker, Arizona?

The typical household in Parker, Arizona earns about $60,461 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 $157,700, and the typical rent is about $909 a month.

How educated are people in Parker, Arizona?

About 13.4% 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 11.0% 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 493 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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