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Parker

Colorado · 45,297 residents · 22.447 sq mi
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Parker is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $88,644. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 92% since 2000. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $290,900. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% of residents. Households here earn about 57% more than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
45,297
+92%since 2000
from 23,558 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,018 / sq mi
+92%since 2000
from 1,049 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.6
+9%since 2000
from 30.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
017K34K51K67K1990201020202024Parker
202462K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,644
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,116 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,734
+26%since 2000
from $27,479 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
59.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.337
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services12.8%
US avg: 7%
Information10%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration9.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food7.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$290,900
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $194,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,115
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,056 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
71.6%
−17.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
23.9% rent
Vacancy rate
4.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+25%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(21,084)
Black1%(227)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(1,366)
Asian1.7%(396)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.1%(4,743)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(38,287)
Black1.4%(645)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(3,712)
Asian3.2%(1,444)
Other2.6%(1,185)
Diversity Score34.5%(15,637)
Diversity Score
35
+71%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 45.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 97.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+40%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
45.9%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.4%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Parker, Colorado?

Parker, Colorado has about 45,297 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Parker, Colorado?

The typical household in Parker, Colorado earns about $88,644 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Parker, Colorado expensive?

In Parker, Colorado, the median home is worth about $290,900, and the typical rent is about $1,115 a month.

How educated are people in Parker, Colorado?

About 48.1% of adults age 25 and over in Parker, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Parker, Colorado?

About 2.8% of people in Parker, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Parker, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Parker, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 39,847 residents, a change of about 731 percent over that period.

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