State
County
Land Area (mi²)
22.2 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,770.20/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
3.18%
Growth Since 2010
35.75%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Parker, Colorado Population 2021
61,492
Parker is a city located in Douglas County Colorado. With a 2020 population of 61,492, it is the 19th largest city in Colorado and the 623rd largest city in the United States . Parker is currently growing at a rate of 3.18% annually and its population has increased by 35.75% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 45,297 in 2010. Parker reached it's highest population of 61,492 in 2021. Spanning over 22 miles, Parker has a population density of 2,770 people per square mile.
The average household income in Parker is $127,199 with a poverty rate of 3.28%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,610 per month, and the median house value is $420,000. The median age in Parker is 34.7 years, 33.6 years for males, and 35.5 years for females.
Parker Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Parker was:
- White: 87.74%
- Asian: 4.93%
- Two or more races: 3.52%
- Black or African American: 1.79%
- Other race: 1.37%
- Native American: 0.54%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.11%
The current population of Parker, Colorado is 61,492 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 55,813.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 45,297.
Parker, Colorado Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47,691 | 87.74% |
| Asian | 2,677 | 4.93% |
| Two or More Races | 1,915 | 3.52% |
| Black or African American | 972 | 1.79% |
| Some Other Race | 743 | 1.37% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 296 | 0.54% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 58 | 0.11% |
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Parker Population by Race
Parker Population Pyramid $2021
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Parker Population by Age
Parker Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 18,879 | 2.88 | 76.5 |
| Married | 12,161 | 3.41 | 86.6 |
| Non Family | 4,406 | 1.28 | 55.9 |
| Female | 1,520 | 3.12 | 60.5 |
| Male | 792 | 3.15 | 65.5 |
3.3
Average Family Size
2.88
Average Household Size
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Parker Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 273 | 0.81% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 589 | 1.75% |
| High School Graduate | 4,622 | 13.72% |
| Some College | 7,068 | 20.99% |
| Associates Degree | 3,210 | 9.53% |
| Bachelors Degree | 11,798 | 35.03% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,119 | 18.17% |
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Parker Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Parker Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 27,601 | 27,099 | 14,863 |
| Hispanic | 3,060 | 2,821 | 1,325 |
| Asian | 1,746 | 1,640 | 1,110 |
| Black | 625 | 610 | 318 |
| Other Race | 590 | 574 | 318 |
| 2+ Races | 552 | 552 | 230 |
| Native American | 154 | 137 | 11 |
| Islander | 58 | 58 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 63.57%.
Parker Educational Attainment by Race
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$62,900
Average Earnings
$80,855
Average Male
$48,113
Average Female
Parker Earnings by Educational Attainment
Parker Language by Age
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Parker Language
89.94% of Parker residents speak only English, while 10.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.87% of the population.
Parker Language
Parker Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 43,263 | 1,270 | 2.94% |
| Hispanic | 5,469 | 403 | 7.37% |
| Other | 743 | 153 | 20.59% |
| Multiple | 1,915 | 74 | 3.86% |
| Black | 944 | 49 | 5.19% |
| Asian | 2,677 | 16 | 0.60% |
| Native | 238 | 7 | 2.94% |
3.28%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.19%
Male Poverty Rate
3.38%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Parker
The race most likely to be in poverty in Parker is Other, with 20.59% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Parker is Asian, with 0.60% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.96%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.18%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 5.62%.
Parker Poverty
Parker Poverty Rate by Education
Parker Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
62.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.6%
Male Marriage Rate
61.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Parker Married by Age and Sex
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Parker Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Parker Marital Status by Race
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Parker Marital Status
Parker Veterans by War
Parker Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,699 | 8.03% |
| Hispanic | 331 | 8.93% |
| Black | 167 | 24.13% |
| 2+ Races | 96 | 11.55% |
| Asian | 32 | 1.75% |
| Other Race | 12 | 2.03% |
| Native American | 8 | 5.19% |
Parker Veterans by Race
Parker Veterans by Education
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1.79%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
Parker Veterans by Education
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77.7%
Labor Force Participation
75%
Employment Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
Parker Employment by Age
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Parker Employment by Race
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Parker Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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92.65%
Native Born
7.35%
Foreign Born
4.33%
Non Citizen
3.02%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
92.65% of Parker residents were born in the United States, with 38.37% having been born in Colorado. 4.33% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Parker Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 61,492 | 1,893 | 3.18% |
| 2020 | 59,599 | 1,893 | 3.28% |
| 2019 | 57,706 | 1,893 | 3.39% |
| 2018 | 55,813 | 1,552 | 2.86% |
| 2017 | 54,261 | 1,547 | 2.93% |
| 2016 | 52,714 | 1,602 | 3.13% |
| 2015 | 51,112 | 1,604 | 3.24% |
| 2014 | 49,508 | 1,144 | 2.37% |
| 2013 | 48,364 | 1,310 | 2.78% |
| 2012 | 47,054 | 938 | 2.03% |
| 2011 | 46,116 | 576 | 1.26% |
| 2010 | 45,540 | 21,982 | 6.81% |
| 2000 | 23,558 | 18,108 | 15.76% |
| 1990 | 5,450 | 4,750 | 22.78% |
| 1980 | 700 | 500 | 3.18% |
| 1940 | 200 | 0.00% |