Parker County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Parker County, Texas has a population of 165,168, the 31st most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $104,443 and the median home value is $375,900. The poverty rate is 8.0%.

Parker County Quick Facts

Population 165,168

Median Household Income $104,44390% MOE ±$3,349

Median Home Value $375,90090% MOE ±$9,846

Poverty Rate 8.0%90% MOE ±1.0 pts

Unemployment Rate 4.0%90% MOE ±0.6 pts

Median Age 39.1 years90% MOE ±0.4 years

Homeownership Rate 80.7%90% MOE ±1.3 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.6x

Bachelor's Degree+ 32.3%90% MOE ±1.4 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 91.7%

Cities/Places 18

Population 165,168 31st of 254

Median Income $104,443 33% higher than state

Poverty Rate 8.0%

Unemployment 4.0%

How Parker County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	133,811	165,168	+23.4%
Median household income	$95,384	$104,443	+9.5%
Median home value¹	$263,618	$375,900	+42.6%
Median gross rent	$1,264	$1,500	+18.7%

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Parker

$104,443

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Parker

$375,900

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 10.6%

$25K-$50K 12.6%

$50K-$100K 24.3%

$100K+ 52.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.7%

$10K-$15K

1.9%

$15K-$20K

2.5%

$20K-$25K

2.4%

$25K-$30K

2.5%

$30K-$35K

3.2%

$35K-$40K

2.3%

$40K-$45K

2.9%

$45K-$50K

1.7%

$50K-$60K

5.7%

$60K-$75K

7.7%

$75K-$100K

10.9%

$100K-$125K

11.7%

$125K-$150K

9.0%

$150K-$200K

13.6%

$200K+

18.2%

Employment

4.0% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

65.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 80.7%

Renter 19.3%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.6x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,500/mo 17.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.7%

18-34

19.1%

35-54

27.0%

55-74

23.3%

75+

6.0%

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	35,788	$81,516	10.0%	$312,100
Mineral Wells	15,244	$55,929	22.4%	$161,300
Willow Park	5,874	$132,045	10.3%	$374,200
Aledo	5,825	$163,231	2.8%	$465,100
Springtown	3,855	$75,391	10.7%	$261,300
Annetta	3,264	$177,500	1.5%	$482,700
Hudson Oaks	2,586	$124,545	3.4%	$456,300
Carter	1,738	$103,264	19.5%	$316,400
Dennis	1,402	$139,383	1.7%	$569,400
Western Lake	1,165	$34,388	5.8%	N/A
Annetta South	763	$162,500	1.3%	$468,900
Horseshoe Bend	606	N/A	18.1%	$116,800
Peaster	515	N/A	1.9%	N/A
Garner	493	$128,750	2.6%	$426,000
Millsap	433	$56,477	21.6%	$210,200
Annetta North	389	$167,083	2.8%	$636,700
Sanctuary	304	$103,125	4.0%	$255,000
Cool	159	$87,614	8.8%	$428,000

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Population Overview

Parker County is located in Texas with a total population of 165,168. It is the 31st most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 18 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Parker County is 39.1 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Parker County is $104,443. This is 33% higher than the state median of $78,476. It is also 29% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.0%. This is 42% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $375,900. Housing costs are 32% higher than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 80.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 29% 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 79.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 14.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (79.1% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (14.7%) is well below the state average of 39.7%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

32.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 4% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Parker County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, 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 165,168, making it the 31st most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Parker County?

The median household income in Parker County is $104,443 with a poverty rate of 8.0%.

How many cities are in Parker County, Texas?

Parker County contains 18 Census-designated places.