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Parker

Texas · 3,811 residents · 8.503 sq mi
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Parker is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $124,306. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 2,432 residents. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $444,300. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents. Households here earn about 150% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
64% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,811
+176%since 2000
from 1,379 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
448 / sq mi
+176%since 2000
from 162 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.0
+3%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7592K4K5K6K1990201020202024Parker
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$124,306
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $101,786 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,211
−5%since 2000
from $54,099 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
76.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing7.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$444,300
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $240,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$847
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $900 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
72.5%
−21.4 ptssince 2000
from 93.8% in 2000
5.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+51%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(1,196)
Black2.1%(29)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(101)
Asian1.4%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.4%(350)
2010
White, non-Hispanic75.2%(2,867)
Black3%(113)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(412)
Asian7.8%(298)
Other0.9%(34)
Diversity Score48.4%(1,846)
Diversity Score
48
+91%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
63.7%
+18.3 ptssince 2000
from 45.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 94.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
24.4%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
+42%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% 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
1.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
57.6%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Female
46.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Foreign born
14.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.8%
−43.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Parker, Texas?

Parker, Texas has about 3,811 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Parker, Texas?

The typical household in Parker, Texas earns about $124,306 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Parker, Texas expensive?

In Parker, Texas, the median home is worth about $444,300, and the typical rent is about $847 a month.

How educated are people in Parker, Texas?

About 63.7% of adults age 25 and over in Parker, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Parker, Texas?

About 5.8% of people in Parker, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Parker, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Parker, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,576 residents, a change of about 209 percent over that period.

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