Parker County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Parker County is located in Texas with a total population of 158,079. It is the 32nd most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Parker County is 39.3 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Parker County is $102,099. This is 34% higher than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 30% higher. The poverty rate stands at 7.8%. This is 44% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.9%. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $343,600. Housing costs are 32% higher than the state median of $260,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 82.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 31% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Parker County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 14.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (80.0% vs 39.9%). The Black or African American population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (14.1%) is well below the state average of 39.5%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

31.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 5% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.5%.