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Parker

Texas · 5,462 residents · 8.503 sq mi
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Parker is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $168,811. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 4,083 residents. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $642,100. Poverty is rare here, at 2.4% of residents. Households here earn about 164% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 77%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,462
+296%since 2000
from 1,379 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
42.4
+4%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7592K4K5K6K1990201020202024Parker
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.6%(251)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97%(380)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 148.8%(479)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 199.1%(498)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.8%(373)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 345.6%(305)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.9%(648)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5416.5%(899)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6415.5%(849)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 748.7%(473)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844.4%(239)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.2%(68)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$168,811
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $101,786 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,626
−3%since 2000
from $54,099 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
79.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services18.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration14.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 10%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food5.8%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$642,100
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $240,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 93.8% in 2000
4.1% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+10%since 2009
from 3.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Parker on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(1,196)
Black2.1%(29)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(101)
Asian1.4%(19)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.6%(3,148)
Black6.1%(333)
Hispanic / Latino12.4%(676)
Asian19%(1,036)
Other1.1%(60)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican14.2%(699)
Chilean0.3%(15)
Asian origin
Asian Indian11.3%(554)
Vietnamese2.2%(106)
Chinese0.8%(39)
Ancestry
Polish18.3%(899)
Irish7.1%(350)
German7%(345)
English5.6%(277)
American3.8%(186)
Italian3%(150)
Scottish2.2%(107)
British1.4%(70)
Swiss1.4%(68)
Scotch-Irish1.1%(54)
Swedish0.8%(38)
Egyptian0.4%(22)
+ 9 more ancestry groups with data
Ukrainian0.4%(22)
French0.4%(18)
Czech0.2%(10)
Greek0.2%(9)
Iranian0.2%(8)
Hungarian0.1%(7)
Somali0.1%(5)
RANKED:Largest Polish population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Asian Indian population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.2%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 45.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.6%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 94.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
25.6%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+36%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.3%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 2.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.8%
−9.2 ptssince 2011
from 71.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
67.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Female
45.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Foreign born
16.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.8%
−87.6 ptssince 2013
from 95.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married30.8%(786)
Married63.7%(1,627)
Widowed2.4%(62)
Divorced3.1%(78)
Women 15+
Never married13.4%(314)
Married67.1%(1,573)
Widowed17.8%(417)
Divorced1.7%(41)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Parker, Texas?

Parker, Texas has about 5,462 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Parker, Texas?

The typical household in Parker, Texas earns about $168,811 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 $642,100.

How educated are people in Parker, Texas?

About 56.2% 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 2.4% 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 4,227 residents, a change of about 342 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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