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Parker

Pennsylvania · 695 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 $39,886. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $79,300. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 37% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
695
−13%since 2000
from 799 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
727 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 836 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.8
+30%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
5846777708639562000201020202024Parker
2024634
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,886
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,844 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,725
+49%since 2000
from $14,627 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food8.2%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,300
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$568
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.1%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
33.9% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−1%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(666)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(9)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.4%(3)
Diversity Score5.1%(35)
Diversity Score
5
+10%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.0 min
+62%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.3%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.8%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 50.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.1%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
53.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−82.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Parker, Pennsylvania?

Parker, Pennsylvania has about 695 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Parker, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Parker, Pennsylvania earns about $39,886 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 $79,300, and the typical rent is about $568 a month.

How educated are people in Parker, Pennsylvania?

About 13.1% 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 16.1% of people in Parker, Pennsylvania 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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