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Parker

Idaho · 289 residents (2025 est.) · 0.347 sq mi
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Parker is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $93,750. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 90% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $289,600. At a median age of 34.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 145%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
607
+90%since 2000
from 319 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,749 / sq mi
+90%since 2000
from 919 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
34.1
+41%since 2000
from 24.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:289 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2013274525777031990201020202024Parker
2024607
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,750
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,766
+210%since 2000
from $9,265 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
+14%since 2010
from 0.338 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade30.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Information4.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$289,600
+145%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,304
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.9%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
20.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
+33.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+37%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
58
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(311)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.4%(17)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(570)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino4%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(11)
Diversity Score14.5%(88)
Diversity Score
15
+170%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.4%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
48.9 min
+218%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.5%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.8%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.6%
+14.5 ptssince 2011
from 1.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.8%
−11.8 ptssince 2011
from 70.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.4%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.2%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2012
from 15.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
40.9%
−52.4 ptssince 2013
from 93.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.2%
+25.3 ptssince 2017
from 71.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2016
from 95.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 4.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Parker, Idaho?

Parker, Idaho has about 607 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Parker, Idaho?

The typical household in Parker, Idaho earns about $93,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Parker, Idaho expensive?

In Parker, Idaho, the median home is worth about $289,600, and the typical rent is about $1,304 a month.

How educated are people in Parker, Idaho?

About 10.4% of adults age 25 and over in Parker, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Parker, Idaho?

About 11.4% of people in Parker, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Parker, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Parker, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 323 residents, a change of about 114 percent over that period.

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