Parker County, TX

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2021 Population

144,803

4.59% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

39.5

0.754% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

7.79%

5.5% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$88,535

5.16% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$264,100

11.8% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

68,403

5.47% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Parker County, TX had a population of 145k people with a median age of 39.5 and a median household income of $88,535. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Parker County, TX grew from 138,447 to 144,803, a 4.59% increase and its median household income grew from $84,189 to $88,535, a 5.16% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Parker County, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (81.8%), White (Hispanic) (7.6%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.29%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.46%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.9%).

None of the households in Parker County, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.1% of the residents in Parker County, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Parker County, TX are Weatherford College (907 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Parker County, TX was $264,100, and the homeownership rate was 82%.

Most people in Parker County, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 32.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Parker County, TX was 2 cars per household.

Parker County, TX borders Hood County, TX, Jack County, TX, Johnson County, TX, Palo Pinto County, TX, Tarrant County, TX, and Wise County, TX.

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Population & Diversity

Parker County, TX is home to a population of 145k people, from which 97.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.78% of Parker County, TX residents were born outside of the country (6.92k people).

In 2021, there were 10.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (118k people) in Parker County, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11k White (Hispanic) and 4.77k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.1%

2021 Citizenship

96.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.1% of Parker County, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Parker County, TX was 96.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Parker County, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Parker County, TX

White (Non-Hispanic)
118k ± 381
White (Hispanic)
11k ± 983
Two+ (Hispanic)
4.77k ± 1.09k

13.3%

Hispanic Population

19.2k people

13.3% of the people in Parker County, TX are hispanic (19.2k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Parker County, TX as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Texas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,459,913 ± 36,829 people
India
290,669 ± 13,170 people
El Salvador
220,934 ± 11,496 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,459,913 Texas residents, followed by India with 290,669 and El Salvador with 220,934.

Foreign-Born Population

4.78%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

6.92k people

5.3%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

7.34k people

As of 2021, 4.78% of Parker County, TX residents (6.92k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Parker County, TX was 5.3%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Parker County, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,314 ± 317
Gulf War (2001-)
2,726 ± 478
Gulf War (1990s)
1,645 ± 312

Parker County, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.22 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Parker County, TX employs 68.4k people. The largest industries in Parker County, TX are Retail Trade (8,002 people), Manufacturing (7,609 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (7,343 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($109,375), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($94,167), and Manufacturing ($82,073).

Males in Texas have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,604. The income inequality in Texas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

68.4k

2021 Value

± 2,282

5.47%

1 Year growth

± 4.52%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Parker County, TX grew at a rate of 5.47%, from 64.9k employees to 68.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Parker County, TX, are Management Occupations (8,759 people), Sales & Related Occupations (7,677 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (7,625 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Parker County, TX.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Texas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

68.4k

2021 Value

± 2,282

5.47%

1 Year growth

± 4.52%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Parker County, TX grew at a rate of 5.47%, from 64.9k employees to 68.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Parker County, TX, are Retail Trade (8,002 people), Manufacturing (7,609 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (7,343 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Parker County, TX, though some of these residents may live in Parker County, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$62,804

Median earning men ± $2,599

$34,236

Median earning women ± $1,835

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($96,538), Manufacturing ($90,349), and Public Administration ($83,750).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Manufacturing ($60,417), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($57,153), and Public Administration ($52,856).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Texas. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Texas.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

885
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
639
Manufacturing
557
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$561k
Manufacturing
$326k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$206k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Electronics
$255B
Gasoline
$212B
Fuel oils
$180B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas product (by dollars) was Electronics with $255B, followed by Gasoline ($212B) and Fuel oils ($180B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Texas products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$2.26T

2020 Value in Texas

$4.54T

Projected 2050 Value in Texas

101% growth

In 2020, total outbound Texas trade was $2.26T. This is expected to increase 101% to $4.54T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Texas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Most Common Trade Partners

Louisiana
$77.7B
California
$68.4B
Michigan
$58.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Louisiana with $77.7B, followed by California with $68.4B and Michigan and $58.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Texas shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Parker County, TX went to Donald J. Trump with 81.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (17.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.16%).

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (81.5%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (17.1%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.16%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Parker County, TX for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Texas

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John Cornyn

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on December 2, 2002
Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.

Ted Cruz

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Texas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Texas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Parker County, TX awarded 907 degrees. The student population of Parker County, TX in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,859 male students and 3,562 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Parker County, TX are White (656 and 72.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (170 and 18.7%), Black or African American (30 and 3.31%), and Two or More Races (25 and 2.76%).

The largest universities in Parker County, TX by number of degrees awarded are Weatherford College (907 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Parker County, TX are General Studies (322 and 35.5%), Registered Nursing (169 and 18.6%), and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (55 and 6.06%).

The median tuition cost in Parker County, TX for a public four year colleges is $5,100 for in-state students and $7,200 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 5,421 students enrolled in Parker County, TX, 34.3% men and 65.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,713 records, of which 66.3% were women and 33.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician
20 degree-majors awarded
General Studies
322 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
169 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Parker County, TX was Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Ultrasound Technician with 20 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Parker County, TX according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Weatherford College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

907 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Weatherford College with 907 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 278 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Parker County, TX, which is 0.442 times less than the 629 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 656 degrees mean that there were 3.86 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 170 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($5,100) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($600) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 1.46% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.43% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (5.58M), Some college (4.95M), and Bachelors Degree (4.04M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Parker County, TX was $264,100 in 2021, which is 1.08 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $236,300 to $264,100, a 11.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Parker County, TX is 82%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Parker County, TX have an average commute time of 32.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Parker County, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Parker County, TX is $88,535. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Parker County, TX was Census Tract 1405.02 with a value of $103,276, followed by Census Tract 1406.01 and Census Tract 1404.08, with respective values of $99,107 and $93,029.

In 2022, 13.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Parker County, TX. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.87%.

Housing

Property

$264,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$8,348

$41,661

Median Property Taxes

±$1,607

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Parker County, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Parker County, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

82%

Homeownership

2021

68.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 82% of the housing units in Parker County, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 80.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Parker County, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 1405.02
Census Tract 1406.01
Census Tract 1404.08

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Parker County, TX was Census Tract 1405.02 with a value of $103,276, followed by Census Tract 1406.01 and Census Tract 1404.08, with respective values of $99,107 and $93,029.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Parker County, TX colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$88,535

Median Household Income

± $3,053

50.8k

Number of Households

± 1,890

In 2021, the median household income of the 50.8k households in Parker County, TX grew to $88,535 from the previous year's value of $84,189.

The following chart displays the households in Parker County, TX distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Parker County, TX is from Texas.

0.476

2021 Wage GINI in Texas

0.478

2020 Wage GINI in Texas

In 2021, the income inequality in Texas was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.474% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Texas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Texas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Texas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (80.3%)
Worked At Home (9.16%)
Carpooled (8.4%)

In 2021, 80.3% of workers in Parker County, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.16%) and those who carpooled to work (8.4%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

32.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Parker County, TX have a longer commute time (32.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 5.13% of the workforce in Parker County, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Parker County, TX compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Parker County, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Parker County, TX have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 13.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Parker County, TX. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.87%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

7.79% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Parker County, TX (11.1k out of 143k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Parker County, TX is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 9.8% of the children was living in poverty in Parker County, TX. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 6.1%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 131 in Parker County, TX. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 26.9 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

86.2% of the population of Parker County, TX has health coverage, with 50.1% on employee plans, 7.63% on Medicaid, 11.1% on Medicare, 14.4% on non-group plans, and 2.95% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Parker County, TX see 2507 patients per year on average, which represents a 5.07% increase from the previous year (2386 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2850 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1665 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,507 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Parker County, TX

Primary care physicians in Parker County, TX see an average of 2,507 patients per year. This represents a 5.07% increase from the previous year (2,386 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Parker County, TX in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.4% under 18 years, 17.9% between 18 and 34 years, 40.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

13.8%

Uninsured

50.1%

Employer Coverage

7.63%

Medicaid

11.1%

Medicare

14.4%

Non-Group

2.95%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Parker County, TX declined by 2.66% from 14.1% to 13.8%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Parker County, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 36.7 in Parker County, TX.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Parker County, TX.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 33.4% in Parker County, TX.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Parker County, TX.

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