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Parker

Kansas · 277 residents · 0.281 sq mi
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Parker is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $62,661. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $79,200. At a median age of 30.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 27% more than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 30.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 80%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
277
−1%since 2000
from 281 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
986 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,000 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
30.0
+1%since 2000
from 29.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2073104135166191990201020202024Parker
2024274
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,661
+102%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,531 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,090
+198%since 2000
from $10,110 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.9%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
−16.2 ptssince 2000
from 23.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.448
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing6.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction5%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,200
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$567
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.0%
−37.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
29.0% rent
Vacancy rate
6.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
−11%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(274)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.9%(3)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(260)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(2)
Diversity Score14.2%(39)
Diversity Score
14
+1470%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.9 min
+26%since 2000
from 26.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.2%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
45.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.7%
−50.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Parker, Kansas?

Parker, Kansas has about 277 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Parker, Kansas?

The typical household in Parker, Kansas earns about $62,661 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Parker, Kansas expensive?

In Parker, Kansas, the median home is worth about $79,200, and the typical rent is about $567 a month.

How educated are people in Parker, Kansas?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in Parker, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Parker, Kansas?

About 7.2% of people in Parker, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Parker, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Parker, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 31 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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