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Parks

Arizona · 1,188 residents · 169.896 sq mi
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Parks is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $62,574. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $355,100. With a median age of 49.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 101%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,188
+4%since 2000
from 1,137 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
7 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 7 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.7
+17%since 2000
from 42.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
7771K1K2K2K2000201020202024Parks
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,574
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,886 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,543
+52%since 2000
from $19,377 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
38.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$355,100
+101%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $139,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$665
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $770 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
59.2%
−31.1 ptssince 2000
from 90.3% in 2000
13.1% rent
Vacancy rate
62.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
14.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.7
+62%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(1,033)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(59)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.4%(164)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(1,016)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(116)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score24.2%(288)
Diversity Score
24
+68%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 30.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 90.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.7 min
+52%since 2000
from 22.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.1%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.8%
−19.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Female
48.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.3%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Parks, Arizona?

Parks, Arizona has about 1,188 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Parks, Arizona?

The typical household in Parks, Arizona earns about $62,574 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Parks, Arizona expensive?

In Parks, Arizona, the median home is worth about $355,100, and the typical rent is about $665 a month.

How educated are people in Parks, Arizona?

About 33.4% of adults age 25 and over in Parks, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Parks, Arizona?

About 8.4% of people in Parks, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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