Parker is a town located in La Paz County Arizona. Parker has a 2024 population of 3,393. It is also the county seat of La Paz County. Parker is currently declining at a rate of -0.21% annually and its population has decreased by -0.82% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,421 in 2020.
The average household income in Parker is $102,160 with a poverty rate of 10.67%. The median age in Parker is 35.5 years: 33.1 years for males, and 38.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Parker was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,257 | 37.2% |
| Two or more races | 947 | 28.03% |
| Native American | 726 | 21.49% |
| Other race | 362 | 10.71% |
| Asian | 78 | 2.31% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 0.24% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.03% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,380 | 2.39 | 59.4 | 40.6 |
| Married | 635 | 3.1 | 63.8 | 36.2 |
| Non Family | 338 | 1.28 | 56.2 | 43.8 |
| Female | 290 | 2.17 | 49.7 | 50.3 |
| Male | 117 | 2.35 | 69.2 | 30.8 |
2.62
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
59.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 167 | 7.46% |
| Associates Degree | 162 | 7.24% |
| Bachelors Degree | 349 | 15.59% |
| Graduate Degree | 159 | 7.1% |
| High School Graduate | 674 | 30.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 130 | 5.81% |
| Some College | 597 | 26.68% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 889 | 648 | 137 |
| White | 823 | 788 | 243 |
| Native American | 466 | 429 | 96 |
| 2+ Races | 455 | 347 | 56 |
| Other Race | 281 | 187 | 58 |
| Asian | 59 | 59 | 53 |
| Black | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Islander | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 89.83%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,875 | $58,333 | $67,375 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,607 | $65,833 | $55,179 |
| High School Graduate | $45,238 | $55,556 | $34,583 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $43,125 | $45,625 | $26,786 |
| Overall | $45,462 | $56,111 | $39,639 |
| Some College | $38,606 | $63,611 | $32,902 |
$45,462
Average Earnings
$56,111
Average Male
$39,639
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
68.51% of Parker residents speak only English, while 31.49% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 28.13% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,476 | 145 | 9.82% |
| Native | 702 | 137 | 19.52% |
| White | 984 | 97 | 9.86% |
| Multiple | 930 | 90 | 9.68% |
| Other | 355 | 24 | 6.76% |
10.67%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.77%
Male Poverty Rate
13.38%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Parker is Native, with 19.52% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Parker is Other, with 6.76% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.51%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.31%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.11%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.13% |
| Some College | 12% |
| High School | 5.71% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.61% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 81.82% |
| Female Employed | 6.25% |
| Male Employed | 3.71% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,036 | $111,888 |
| Households | $74,643 | $102,160 |
| Married Families | $90,625 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $60,000 | $58,788 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.8%
Male Marriage Rate
50.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
159
Number of Veterans
121
Male Veterans
38
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 69 |
| First Gulf War | 17 |
| Korea | 14 |
| Second Gulf War | 13 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 62 |
| 65 to 74 | 59 |
| 55 to 64 | 22 |
| 35 to 54 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 128 | 12.67% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 1.81% |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 2.8% |
| Native American | 9 | 1.72% |
| Asian | 6 | 9.38% |
| Islander | 1 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.84%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.42%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.8%
Labor Force Participation
63.1%
Employment Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
50.52%
Born in Parker
88.01%
Native Born
11.99%
Foreign Born
7.13%
Non Citizen
4.85%
Naturalized
88.01% of Parker residents were born in the United States, with 50.52% having been born in Arizona. 7.13% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,358 | -7 | -0.21% |
| 2028 | 3,365 | -7 | -0.21% |
| 2027 | 3,372 | -7 | -0.21% |
| 2026 | 3,379 | -7 | -0.21% |
| 2025 | 3,386 | -7 | -0.21% |
| 2024 | 3,393 | -7 | -0.21% |
| 2023 | 3,400 | 34 | 1.01% |
| 2022 | 3,366 | 25 | 0.75% |
| 2021 | 3,341 | -80 | -2.34% |
| 2020 | 3,421 | 192 | 5.95% |
| 2019 | 3,229 | 38 | 1.19% |
| 2018 | 3,191 | 110 | 3.57% |
| 2017 | 3,081 | 6 | 0.2% |
| 2016 | 3,075 | -7 | -0.23% |
| 2015 | 3,082 | -14 | -0.45% |
| 2014 | 3,096 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2013 | 3,097 | 64 | 2.11% |
| 2012 | 3,033 | -90 | -2.88% |
| 2011 | 3,123 | 63 | 2.06% |
| 2010 | 3,060 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,140 | 243 | 8.39% |
| 1990 | 2,897 | 355 | 13.97% |
| 1980 | 2,542 | -816 | -24.3% |