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Parker

Pennsylvania · 674 residents (2025 est.) · 0.956 sq mi
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Parker has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,583. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 165 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $98,600. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 49% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
634
−21%since 2000
from 799 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
663 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 836 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.5
+29%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:674 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2000 – 2024
5846777708639562000201020202024Parker
2024634
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,583
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,844 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,312
+73%since 2000
from $14,627 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.9%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.2%
+18.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
+16%since 2010
from 0.373 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance10.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services8%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing3.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,600
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$792
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
30.1% rent
Vacancy rate
12.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.3%
+29.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+23%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
18
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(784)
Black1.9%(15)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.6%(37)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(605)
Black3.3%(21)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(5)
Diversity Score11%(70)
Diversity Score
11
+139%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.4%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+50%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.7%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.2%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% 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
11.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 50.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.7%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.9%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.5%
−9.5 ptssince 2012
from 23.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.3%
−86.9 ptssince 2013
from 87.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2017
from 69.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2016
from 99.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Parker, Pennsylvania?

Parker, Pennsylvania has about 634 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Parker, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Parker, Pennsylvania earns about $39,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Parker, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Parker, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $98,600, and the typical rent is about $792 a month.

How educated are people in Parker, Pennsylvania?

About 10.6% of adults age 25 and over in Parker, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Parker, Pennsylvania?

About 28.2% of people in Parker, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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