Parker, Colorado Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Parker, Colorado is 60,115 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 20th-largest city in Colorado. The median household income is $129,342, the median home value is $613,200, and the median age is 36.2.
The population has grown 43.8% since 2010 (45,540 → 65,473).
60,115
Population
2678
People / sq mi
$129,342
Median Income
$613,200
Median Home Value
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Parker covers 22.4 sq mi of land at 2678 people per square mile.
About Parker, CO
What sets Parker apart is where people work — remote work is unusually prominent here, at 24.5% versus 14.0% nationally. With 60,115 residents, Parker is a city in Colorado. It ranks #20 among cities in Colorado by population.
Median household income is $129,342, above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 2.4%, is on the lower side for US cities and below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $613,200, with typical rent around $1,973.
About 53.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, above the 35.0% national figure. Remote work is widespread — 24.5% of workers stay home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 26 minutes each way.
The remote-work concentration is telling in Parker — it skews toward higher-income, college-educated workers and reshapes both commute patterns and housing demand.
Parker town Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Parker town had a population of 45,540 in 2010 and 65,473 in 2024, a 43.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 65,473 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.63%.
65,473
Population (2024)
45,540
Population (2010)
65,473
Peak (2024)
2.63%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 45,540 |
| 2011 | 46,116 |
| 2012 | 47,054 |
| 2013 | 48,364 |
| 2014 | 49,508 |
| 2015 | 51,112 |
| 2016 | 52,714 |
| 2017 | 54,261 |
| 2018 | 55,813 |
| 2019 | 57,706 |
| 2020 | 58,853 |
| 2021 | 60,456 |
| 2022 | 61,279 |
| 2023 | 62,918 |
| 2024 | 65,473 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 78.4% |
| Black or African American | 1.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$129,342
Median Household Income
$55,818
Per Capita Income
2.4%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$613,200
Median Home Value
$1,973
Median Rent
72.2%
Owner-Occupied
Education
96.4%
High School+
53.7%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.9%
Drive Alone
66.3%
Public Transit
24.5%
Work From Home
26.1 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
50.0%
Foreign Born
88.1%
Non-English at Home
6.7%
Veterans
7.7%
With Disability
95.7%
Health Insurance
98.9%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 20.2% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 14.9% |
| Information | 10.9% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.1% |
| Construction | 6.6% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 6.5% |
| Manufacturing | 5.6% |
| Public Administration | 5.1% |
| Retail Trade | 4.7% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.0% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.6% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Parker, Colorado has a population of 60,115 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 20th-largest city in Colorado.
The median household income in Parker, Colorado is $129,342, with 2.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Parker, Colorado is $613,200, with median monthly rent at $1,973 and a homeownership rate of 72.2%.
The median age in Parker, Colorado is 36.2 years. The population is 49.8% male and 50.2% female.
The population has grown 43.8% since 2010 (45,540 → 65,473).
Parker town, CO Climate
Parker town, CO has an average annual temperature of 9.7°C (49°F) and receives about 406 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
9.7°C
Avg Temp
406
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -1° / 29° | 11 mm |
| February | 1° / 33° | 12 mm |
| March | 4° / 39° | 29 mm |
| April | 8° / 46° | 40 mm |
| May | 13° / 56° | 64 mm |
| June | 19° / 66° | 50 mm |
| July | 22° / 72° | 56 mm |
| August | 21° / 70° | 47 mm |
| September | 17° / 62° | 34 mm |
| October | 10° / 50° | 26 mm |
| November | 3° / 38° | 23 mm |
| December | -1° / 31° | 14 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Parker town, CO
The most comfortable months to visit Parker town, CO are typically August, July and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 31°C high). The coldest is January (near -9°C low). May is usually the wettest month.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.