Parker Strip, Arizona Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 861, Parker Strip's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Parker Strip is a small community located in Arizona, within La Paz County. The total population is 861. It ranks as the 220th most populous out of 441 Census-designated places in Arizona.

Age Demographics

The median age in Parker Strip is 64.2 years. This is 65% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. 24.9% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Parker Strip is $56,806. This is 29% lower than the state median of $79,964. It is also 30% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.9%. This is 37% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.5%. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. This is 8% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $221,400. Housing costs are 44% lower than the state median of $394,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x. 78.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Parker Strip is White (non-Hispanic), making up 79.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (79.9% vs 52.6%). The Hispanic or Latino population (7.1%) is well below the state average of 31.4%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 3.5%.

Education

16.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 51% lower than the state rate of 33.3%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Parker Strip, Arizona is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Arizona state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 441 Census-designated places in Arizona. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.