Parker city, Idaho Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Parker city, Idaho Demographics
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As of 2026, Parker city, Idaho has a total population of 643, the 128th largest city in Idaho, with a median household income of $72,188, which is 3% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 14.2%.

Key Takeaways

Only 9.8% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.0%.
Unemployment rate of 15.4% is notably above the national average.

Parker city Quick Facts

Population 643

Median Household Income $72,188

Median Home Value $249,500

Poverty Rate 14.2%

Unemployment Rate 15.4%

Median Age 32.8 years

Homeownership Rate 76.5%

Affordability Ratio 3.5x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.8%

High School Graduation Rate 89.2%

Diversity Index 9/100

Population 643 128th of 234

Median Income $72,188 above average

Poverty Rate 14.2% 14% higher national

Median Home Value $249,500 average

How Parker city Compares

Median Household Income

Parker city

$72,188

$74,636

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Parker city

$249,500

$376,000

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 22.9%

$25K-$50K 13.4%

$50K-$100K 20.1%

$100K+ 43.6%

Employment

15.4% Unemployment Rate State: 3.7% | National: 5.2%

62.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 76.5%

Renter 23.5%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.5x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

25.2%

18-34

31.9%

35-54

23.0%

55-74

17.9%

75+

2.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 35 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Parker city Rankings in Idaho

#128 Population of 234

#66 Median Income of 234

#189 Education of 234

#96 Home Value of 234

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Cities Similar to Parker city

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Paris city	634	$82,500	$235,700	23.2%	12.5%
Notus city	709	$71,083	$242,600	9.5%	7.6%
Arbon Valley CDP	604	$64,188	$174,300	11.0%	11.4%
Letha CDP	566	N/A	N/A	0.0%	1.4%
Georgetown city	735	$68,438	$180,800	20.3%	8.7%

Population Overview

Parker city is a small community located in Idaho. The total population is 643. It ranks as the 128th most populous out of 234 cities and towns in Idaho.

Age Demographics

The median age in Parker city is 32.8 years. This is 12% lower than the state median of 37.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Parker city is $72,188. This is 3% lower than the state median of $74,636. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 8% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.2%. This is 33% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 15.4%. This is 319% higher than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $249,500. Housing costs are 34% lower than the state median of $376,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 76.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 72.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Parker city has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.9%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 0.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 13.3%.

Education

9.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 69% lower than the state rate of 31.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Parker city, Idaho is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Idaho state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 234 Census-designated places in Idaho. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Parker city, Idaho?

Parker city, Idaho has a population of 643 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Parker city, ID?

The median household income in Parker city is $72,188, which is 8% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Parker city, ID?

The poverty rate in Parker city is 14.2%. This means approximately 91 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Parker city, Idaho?

Parker city's population is 95.5% White, 0.3% Black, 2.9% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Parker city, ID?

The median home value in Parker city is $249,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x.

How educated is Parker city, Idaho?

9.8% of adults (25+) in Parker city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 3.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.