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Parks

Arizona · 1,382 residents · 169.896 sq mi
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Parks is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,618. Population has grown 22% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $335,400. With a median age of 52.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 1.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,382
+22%since 2000
from 1,137 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Median age
52.4
+23%since 2000
from 42.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
7771K1K2K2K2000201020202024Parks
20242K
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 53.8%(53)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.2%(72)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 144.6%(64)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 193.8%(52)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243%(42)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 348%(110)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.2%(155)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5414.3%(197)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6422.9%(316)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7416.4%(227)
US avg: 10%
75 to 846%(83)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over0.8%(11)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,618
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,886 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,749
+115%since 2000
from $19,377 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.2%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.3%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$335,400
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $139,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,644
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $770 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
90.2%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 90.3% in 2000
9.8% rent
Afford Score
4.6
−21%since 2009
from 5.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Parks on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(1,033)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(59)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(1,165)
Black1.2%(17)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(92)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other3.3%(46)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.3%(4)
Ancestry
German29.2%(405)
English15.6%(217)
American9.4%(131)
Danish7.6%(105)
Irish3.6%(50)
Polish3.6%(50)
Swedish3.6%(50)
Hungarian3.1%(43)
Norwegian2.1%(29)
Czech1.9%(26)
Dutch1.4%(20)
Italian1.4%(20)
+ 11 more ancestry groups with data
Russian1.2%(16)
Serbian1.2%(16)
Swiss1.1%(15)
Belgian1%(14)
Scottish1%(14)
Ukrainian0.9%(13)
French0.9%(12)
Welsh0.9%(12)
Scotch-Irish0.8%(11)
Greek0.3%(4)
Macedonian0.3%(4)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Danish population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.7%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 30.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 90.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.2 min
+27%since 2000
from 22.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.3%
−16.6 ptssince 2011
from 63.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.1%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.7%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Female
58.3%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.5%
−72.5 ptssince 2013
from 79.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married20%(134)
Married69.2%(464)
Widowed3.3%(22)
Divorced7.6%(51)
Women 15+
Never married16.3%(125)
Married63.1%(483)
Widowed12.8%(98)
Divorced7.7%(59)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Parks, Arizona?

Parks, Arizona has about 1,382 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Parks, Arizona?

The typical household in Parks, Arizona earns about $73,618 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 $335,400, and the typical rent is about $1,644 a month.

How educated are people in Parks, Arizona?

About 42.7% 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 1.3% of people in Parks, 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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