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Parker

Idaho · 289 residents (2025 est.) · 0.35 sq mi
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With 607 people, Parker is a city in Idaho. The population has more than doubled since 2000, adding 288 people. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 10% of adults. The average commute runs 49 minutes. Few US cities rank higher on income. Owners hold 80% of the housing stock.

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

607
+90%since 2000
from 319 in 2000
289 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
1,749 / sq mi
+117%since 2009
from 807 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
34.1
+41%since 2000
from 24.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.35 sq mi
Population, 19902024
20132745257770319902000201020202024Parker
2024607
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 57.2%(44)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.8%(41)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.6%(40)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.1%(43)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.6%(34)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3421.1%(128)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 448.7%(53)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5414%(85)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.5%(82)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 748.2%(50)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 841.2%(7)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$93,750
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$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%
11.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
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

$289,600
+145%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$1,304
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $1,442
79.9%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
20.1% rent
6.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
3.39 people
+18%since 2010
from 2.88 people in 2010
US average: 2.54
10.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
33.3%
+33.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
3.1
+106%since 2009
from 1.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
58
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(311)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(570)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino4%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(11)
15
from 0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican4%(24)
Ancestry
English42.7%(259)
German30.1%(183)
Irish18.8%(114)
American6.9%(42)
Swedish4.3%(26)
Polish4%(24)
Scottish3%(18)
Dutch1.6%(10)
Swiss1%(6)
Norwegian0.8%(5)
Danish0.3%(2)
+ 1 more ancestry group with data
Jamaican0.3%(2)
Section 05

Education

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%
4.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

48.9 min
+218%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
72.5%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
18.8%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
5.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

15.6%
+14.5 ptssince 2011
from 1.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
58.8%
−11.8 ptssince 2011
from 70.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
47.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 46.7% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
10.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
25.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

50.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
49.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
4.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
18.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2012
from 15.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
40.9%
+34.2 ptssince 2013
from 6.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
97.2%
+25.3 ptssince 2017
from 71.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 91.1% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
86.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 82.7% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
96.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2016
from 95.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
3.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 4.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married29.4%(69)
Married60%(141)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced10.6%(25)
Women 15+
Never married30.8%(76)
Married57.5%(142)
Widowed4%(10)
Divorced7.7%(19)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

40.9%
+34.2 ptssince 2013
from 6.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
27.0%
−9.1 ptssince 2020
from 36.1% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
13.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
9.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
17.8%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.9% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
40.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 43.3% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
26.2%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 17.2% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)78.9%(15)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)94.7%(18)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era0%(0)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 19 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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

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