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Parkerfield

Kansas · 410 residents (2025 est.) · 0.913 sq mi
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Parkerfield is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $125,938. Population has declined 3% since 2023. Median home value is $221,400. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 1.1% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
527
−3%since 2023
from 545 in 2023
2009 – 2025
Population density
577 / sq mi
−3%since 2023
from 597 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
44.6
−1%since 2023
from 44.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:410 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2009 – 2024
260343426509592200920202024Parkerfield
2024527
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$125,938
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $130,417 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,286
+6%since 2023
from $39,897 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
79.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 75.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.261
−5%since 2023
from 0.275 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade26.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing3%
US avg: 0.4%
Information2.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$221,400
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $214,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2009 – 2024
Owner-occupied
97.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 98.9% in 2023
2.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
4.9%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
+7%since 2023
from 1.6 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Gentrification Score
49
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic66.8%(364)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(23)
Asian23.3%(127)
Other5.7%(31)
Diversity Score61.8%(337)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.4%(366)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(22)
Asian20.9%(110)
Other5.5%(29)
Diversity Score58.7%(309)
Diversity Score
59
−5%since 2023
from 62 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 23.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 96.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 9.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
Unchangedsince 2023
from 18.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 88.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.7%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 47.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 10.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 40.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 47.7% in 2023
Female
50.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 52.3% in 2023
Foreign born
12.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 10.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 11.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 90.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 87.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Parkerfield, Kansas?

Parkerfield, Kansas has about 527 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Parkerfield, Kansas?

The typical household in Parkerfield, Kansas earns about $125,938 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Parkerfield, Kansas expensive?

In Parkerfield, Kansas, the median home is worth about $221,400.

How educated are people in Parkerfield, Kansas?

About 23.3% of adults age 25 and over in Parkerfield, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Parkerfield, Kansas?

About 1.1% of people in Parkerfield, Kansas 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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