Parker County, Texas Demographics 2026

Name: Parker County, Texas Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Parker County, Texas has a population of 158,079, the 32nd most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $102,099 and the median home value is $343,600. The poverty rate is 7.8%.

Parker County Quick Facts

Population 158,079

Median Household Income $102,099

Median Home Value $343,600

Poverty Rate 7.8%

Unemployment Rate 3.9%

Median Age 39.3 years

Homeownership Rate 82.1%

Affordability Ratio 3.4x

Bachelor's Degree+ 31.6%

High School Graduation 90.5%

Cities/Places 18

Population 158,079 32nd of 254

Median Income $102,099 34% higher than state

Poverty Rate 7.8%

Unemployment 3.9%

Median Household Income

Parker

$102,099

$76,292

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Parker

$343,600

$260,400

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 10.6%

$25K-$50K 12.4%

$50K-$100K 25.9%

$100K+ 51.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.3%

$10K-$15K

2.1%

$15K-$20K

2.9%

$20K-$25K

2.3%

$25K-$30K

2.1%

$30K-$35K

3.2%

$35K-$40K

2.6%

$40K-$45K

2.7%

$45K-$50K

1.8%

$50K-$60K

5.4%

$60K-$75K

8.4%

$75K-$100K

12.1%

$100K-$125K

12.0%

$125K-$150K

8.8%

$150K-$200K

13.4%

$200K+

17.0%

Employment

3.9% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%

65.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 82.1%

Renter 17.9%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.4x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.8%

18-34

19.0%

35-54

26.8%

55-74

23.5%

75+

5.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

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

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Parker County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Weatherford	33,924	$78,738	10.9%	$285,000
Mineral Wells	15,130	$54,210	20.8%	$146,100
Willow Park	5,447	$113,736	10.5%	$339,100
Aledo	5,432	$152,083	1.0%	$409,300
Springtown	3,493	$70,254	6.3%	$223,600
Annetta	3,172	$173,750	1.8%	$437,800
Hudson Oaks	2,484	$138,500	2.4%	$424,600
Carter	1,642	$80,114	11.9%	$237,300
Western Lake	1,418	$34,372	1.1%	N/A
Dennis	1,290	$162,558	0.0%	$550,200
Annetta South	752	$136,250	0.4%	$451,300
Horseshoe Bend	709	$41,875	17.3%	$112,500
Annetta North	524	$163,750	2.7%	$625,000
Garner	522	$99,583	1.5%	$442,500
Millsap	520	$69,167	19.4%	$205,000
Peaster	425	N/A	4.5%	N/A
Sanctuary	258	$106,250	7.1%	$228,600
Cool	116	$52,188	16.4%	N/A

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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. The county encompasses 18 Census-designated places.

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. It is also 30% higher than the national median of $78,538. 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%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Parker County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Texas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Parker County, Texas?

Parker County has a population of 158,079, making it the 32nd most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Parker County?

The median household income in Parker County is $102,099 with a poverty rate of 7.8%.

How many cities are in Parker County, Texas?

Parker County contains 18 Census-designated places.