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Parker

Pennsylvania · 840 residents · 0.956 sq mi
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Parker has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $77,400. Households here earn about 33% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
840
+5%since 2000
from 799 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
879 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 836 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.9
+8%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
5846777708639562000201020202024Parker
2024634
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,750
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,844 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,661
+28%since 2000
from $14,627 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.2%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.373
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,400
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$470
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.4%
−43.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
40.3% rent
Vacancy rate
11.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+14%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(829)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.5%(13)
Diversity Score
1
−68%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.5 min
+59%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% 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
8.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.1%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
52.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.7%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Parker, Pennsylvania?

Parker, Pennsylvania has about 840 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Parker, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Parker, Pennsylvania earns about $33,750 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 $77,400, and the typical rent is about $470 a month.

How educated are people in Parker, Pennsylvania?

About 11.7% 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 10.4% of people in Parker, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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