Parkerfield, Kansas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 527, Parkerfield'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

Parkerfield is a small community located in Kansas, within Cowley County. The total population is 527. It ranks as the 287th most populous out of 721 Census-designated places in Kansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Parkerfield is 44.6 years. This is 19% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Parkerfield is $125,938. This is 70% higher than the state median of $74,275. It is also 56% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 1.1%. This is 90% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.3%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 2.5%. This is 36% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $221,400. Housing costs are 2% higher than the state median of $217,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Parkerfield is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 97.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 46% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Parkerfield is White (non-Hispanic), making up 69.5% of the population. Asian residents account for 20.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.2%) is well below the state average of 13.6%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (20.9% vs 2.9%).

Education

23.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 35% lower than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 97.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Parkerfield, Kansas 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 Kansas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 721 Census-designated places in Kansas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.