Population 165,168 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Parker County
Household size in Parker County
| Period | Parker County | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.70 | 2.83 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.74 | 2.89 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.01 | 2.94 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.99 | 2.87 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.29 | +0.03 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Parker County is a place of big households: 2.99 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.70, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Parker County
| Period | Parker County | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.1 | 34.6 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.5 | 35.3 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.7 | 36.2 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.5 | 36.7 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.4 | +2.2 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
At 39.5, the median age in Parker County is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is older than in the Dallas area overall, where the median age is 36.7. Since 2006–10, the median age has crept up from 39.1, a smaller shift than nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Parker County
| Period | Parker County | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 13.2% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 13.4% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.6% | 12.6% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 11.6% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Parker County: 7.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 1.8 points, in line with the national trend. Parker County has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Texas counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Parker County
Renters in Parker County
| Period | Parker County | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.7% | 37.1% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.9% | 39.5% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.2% | 40.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.3% | 39.9% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | +2.8 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 19.3% of households in Parker County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 40.4% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the southeast.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Parker County
| Period | Parker County | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 10.2% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 8.8% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.9% | 8.2% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 7.2% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Parker County than nationally: 6.0%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy has fallen 3.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of Texas' 254 counties, only six have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Parker County
| Period | Parker County | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1989 | 1984 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1990 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1995 | 1987 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2000 | 1992 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +8 | +8 | +6 |
Parker County has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2000, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1989 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the west has the oldest housing. Of Texas' 254 counties, only 13 have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Parker County
| Period | Parker County | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $859 | $1,058 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $966 | $1,135 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,147 | $1,349 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,769 | $1,865 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$910 | +$807 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Parker County costs $1,769 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are lower than in the Dallas area overall ($1,865). Rent has climbed $910 a month since 2006–10, up 106%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 30.2% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Parker County
Bachelor's degrees in Parker County
| Period | Parker County | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.8% | 31.6% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.8% | 32.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.3% | 34.9% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 33.8% | 39.5% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.0 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
About a third of adults 25 and older in Parker County (33.8%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is lower than in the Dallas area as a whole (39.5%). The share with a degree is up 10.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Parker County
| Period | Parker County | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.0% | 83.5% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.8% | 84.4% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.8% | 85.4% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.6% | 87.6% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +4.0 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Parker County is a bit above the national rate: 91.6% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 4.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Parker County has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Texas counties.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Parker County
| Period | Parker County | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 7.1% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 7.6% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Parker County runs below the national rate: 4.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 1.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Parker County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker County | 2.99 | 39.5 | 7.5% | 19.3% | 6.0% | 2000 | $1,769 | 33.8% | 91.6% | 4.2% |
| Palo Pinto County | 2.66 | 41.9 | 13.2% | 29.0% | 17.8% | 1979 | $1,226 | 17.1% | 86.9% | 6.8% |
| Tarrant County | 2.85 | 36.3 | 12.8% | 40.7% | 8.0% | 1989 | $1,807 | 34.6% | 86.9% | 4.7% |
| Dallas County | 2.81 | 35.5 | 13.9% | 49.2% | 8.0% | 1982 | $1,719 | 35.0% | 81.4% | 5.0% |
| Stephens County | 2.53 | 41.6 | 14.5% | 20.8% | 21.4% | 1972 | $799 | 16.9% | 82.4% | 3.9% |
| Kaufman County | 3.42 | 34.3 | 12.9% | 21.9% | 6.3% | 2003 | $1,786 | 28.7% | 87.2% | 5.3% |
| Shackelford County | 2.46 | 42.6 | 6.1% | 21.3% | 16.2% | 1966 | $698 | 33.8% | 93.3% | 8.2% |
| Rains County | 2.57 | 48.1 | 14.5% | 17.4% | 17.6% | 1995 | $989 | 19.5% | 90.5% | 3.2% |
| Jones County | 2.48 | 40.9 | 9.5% | 19.6% | 15.3% | 1973 | $996 | 13.2% | 84.3% | 5.2% |
| Wood County | 2.46 | 47.8 | 8.9% | 19.9% | 16.6% | 1988 | $908 | 21.4% | 87.5% | 5.9% |
| Fisher County | 2.33 | 39.6 | 14.1% | 19.6% | 22.9% | 1964 | $567 | 17.2% | 91.0% | 4.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Scott County, MN · Monroe County, IN · Monroe County, MI · Orange County, NC · Rowan County, NC · Sandoval County, NM · Santa Fe County, NM · Schenectady County, NY · Schuylkill County, PA · Bibb County, GA
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Parker County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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