Parker County, Texas Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 32nd-largest in Texas

The population of Parker County, Texas is 158,079 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 32nd-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $102,099, the median home value is $343,600, and the median age is 39.3.

The population of Parker County has grown 53.2% since 2010 (117,324 → 179,707), a +3.09% annualized rate.

Parker County within Texas · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

158,079

Population

+3.09%

Annual growth

175

People / sq mi

$102,099

Median Income

$343,600

Median Home Value

Parker County covers 904 sq mi of land at 174.9 people per square mile.

About Parker County, TX

Parker County is a county in Texas with a population of 158,079. It ranks #32 among counties in Texas by population. The median age is 39.3, in line with the national median. The population is 50.1% male and 49.9% female.

The median household income in Parker County is $102,099, above the US median of $74,580. 6.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $343,600, with monthly rent averaging $1,440. The homeownership rate of 82.1% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Parker County reflects 31.6% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 12.1% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 32.4 minutes each way.

Parker County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Parker County had a population of 117,324 in 2010 and 179,707 in 2024, a 53.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 179,707 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 3.10%.

179,707

Population (2024)

117,324

Population (2010)

179,707

Peak (2024)

3.10%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	117,324	-	-	estimate
2011	118,326	+1,002	+0.85%	estimate
2012	119,494	+1,168	+0.99%	estimate
2013	119,807	+313	+0.26%	estimate
2014	122,185	+2,378	+1.98%	estimate
2015	125,691	+3,506	+2.87%	estimate
2016	129,016	+3,325	+2.65%	estimate
2017	133,616	+4,600	+3.57%	estimate
2018	138,254	+4,638	+3.47%	estimate
2019	143,149	+4,895	+3.54%	estimate
2020	149,560	+6,411	+4.48%	estimate
2021	157,107	+7,547	+5.05%	estimate
2022	165,899	+8,792	+5.60%	estimate
2023	173,565	+7,666	+4.62%	estimate
2024	179,707	+6,142	+3.54%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	84.9%
Black or African American	1.4%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	2.0%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

39.3

Median Age

49.9%

Female

50.1%

Male

15.8%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.0%

5–9

7.0%

10–14

7.4%

15–19

6.7%

20–24

5.3%

25–34

11.5%

35–44

13.9%

45–54

12.9%

55–59

6.3%

60–64

7.3%

65–74

9.9%

75–84

4.5%

85+

1.4%

Children (under 15): 20.4% · Seniors (65+): 15.8%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$102,099+$25,807 vs state
Mean household income	$127,321
Per-capita income	$45,471
Poverty rate	6.0%-4.5% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.5%
Employment-to-population	62.5%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

20.1%

Manufacturing

11.3%

Finance & real estate

10.5%

Construction

9.3%

Information

7.1%

Retail trade

7.0%

Education & health care

6.2%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.9%

The largest employment sector in Parker County is professional & business services, accounting for 20.1% of workers.

How residents commute

0.2%

Drive alone

0.9%

Carpool

77.7%

Public transit

12.1%

Work from home

32.4 min

Avg commute

Housing

$343,600+$83,200 vs state

Median home value

$1,440

Median rent

82.1%

Homeownership rate

58,786

Total housing units

92.3%

Occupied

7.7%

Vacant

17.9%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

87.0%

With health insurance

97.8%

With broadband internet

29.5%

Foreign-born

9.8%

Veterans (18+)

13.1%

With a disability

90.7%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

90.5%

High School+

31.6%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Parker County, Texas has a population of 158,079 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 32nd-largest county in Texas. Population density is 175 people per square mile.

The population of Parker County has grown 53.2% since 2010 (117,324 → 179,707), a +3.09% annualized rate.

The median household income in Parker County, Texas is $102,099, with mean (average) household income of $127,321 and per-capita income of $45,471. 6.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Parker County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (84.9%), Hispanic or Latino (2.0%), Black or African American (1.4%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Parker County, Texas is 39.3 years. Residents are 49.9% female and 50.1% male.

The median home value in Parker County is $343,600 and median monthly rent is $1,440. 82.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 58,786 total housing units, 7.7% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Parker County, Texas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 20.1% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.5%.

Houston is among the largest cities associated with Parker County, Texas, with a population of 2,300,419.