Parker County, TX Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Parker County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 162,942 | 30,143,883 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 179.1 | 112.1 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 3.58% | 1.36% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 38.0 | 35.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 54,237 | 10,745,192 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Parker County grew by 45.9% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 158,079 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Parker County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Parker County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $102,553 | $76,510 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.88% | 4.76% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Parker County is about 34% higher than in Texas.
Housing
| Metric | Parker County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $264,610 | $248,418 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,439 | $1,338 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 82.1% | 62.6% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Parker County is about 15.3 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,439 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Parker County spend about 61 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 255 hours, about 10.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Parker County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 30.6 | 22.7 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 61.3 | 45.5 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 255 | 190 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,917 | $5,877 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 12.1% | 12.8% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 9,998 | 9,879 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,553 | 1,441 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Texas:
Loving County (3.4 min), Terrell County (5.1 min), Culberson County (6.1 min).
Slowest:
Bandera County (37.3 min), Liberty County (33.7 min), Wilson County (33.6 min).
The average commute time in Parker County is 31 minutes, longer than the 23 minutes in Texas.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Parker County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Parker County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.7% | 29.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.88 | 2.70 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Texas:
Collin County (0.4), Travis County (0.4), Fort Bend County (0.4).
Lowest:
Kenedy County (0.0), Hudspeth County (0.1), La Salle County (0.1).
Health
Parker County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Parker County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.4 | 78.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 15.4% | 21.1% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 19.7% | 19.9% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Texas:
Collin County (0.8), Travis County (0.8), Denton County (0.8).
Lowest:
Starr County (0.7), Brooks County (0.7), Presidio County (0.7).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Parker County, Texas.
What is the population of Parker County, Texas?
The population of Parker County, Texas is 162,942, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Parker County, Texas?
The population density of Parker County, Texas is 179.1 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Parker County, Texas?
The median household income in Parker County, Texas is $102,553, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Parker County, Texas?
The median home price in Parker County, Texas is $264,610, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Parker County, Texas?
The unemployment rate in Parker County, Texas is 3.9%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.