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Parker County, Texas
Parker County, Texas. Parker County had 184,767 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 24.6% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). It holds 23 places (18 cities, villages and boroughs and 5 census-designated) and 29 census tracts. GEOID 48367.
Parker County is one of the 11 counties of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
184,767
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 148,222 · ACS 2020-2024: 165,168
Median household income
$104,443
±$3,349 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$375,900
±$9,846 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,500
±$72 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
How many people live in Parker County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 148,222 residents in Parker County. The Census Bureau estimates 184,767 for July 1, 2025, up 24.6% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 165,168 over 904 square miles of land.
| Measure | Parker County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 165,168 | 30,188,424 | +31,357 |
| Households | 56,437±682 | 10,992,816 | +12,174 |
| Average household size | 2.90±0.03 | 2.69 | −0.09 |
| Housing units | 59,879±116 | 12,128,515 | +9,834 |
Parker County's population since 2000
From 88,495 in 2000 to 184,767 in 2025: up 108.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Parker County?
Parker County holds 23 places: 18 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 5 census-designated places. The largest is Weatherford with 40,634 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Weatherford | 30,854 | $81,516 |
|---|---|---|
| Willow Park | 4,936 | $132,045 |
| Aledo | 4,858 | $163,231 |
| Springtown | 3,064 | $75,391 |
| Annetta | 3,041 | $177,500 |
| Reno (Parker and Tarrant Counties) | 2,878 | $96,118 |
| Azle | 13,369 | $68,514 |
| Hudson Oaks | 2,174 | $124,545 |
| Western LakeGEOID 4877490 | 1,762 | $34,388 |
| Carter | 1,637 | $103,264 |
| Fort Worth | 918,915 | $79,507 |
| Briar | 7,035 | $104,238 |
| Horseshoe BendGEOID 4834865 | 949 | not published |
| DennisGEOID 4819924 | 727 | $139,383 |
| Annetta SouthGEOID 4803342 | 621 | $162,500 |
| Annetta North | 554 | $167,083 |
| Cresson | 1,349 | $91,518 |
| PeasterGEOID 4856432 | – | not published |
| GarnerGEOID 4829012 | 397 | $128,750 |
| Millsap | 370 | $56,477 |
| Sanctuary | 337 | $103,125 |
| CoolGEOID 4816540 | 211 | $87,614 |
| Mineral Wells | 14,820 | $55,929 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Parker County?
The median resident of Parker County is 39.1 years old; 24.7% are under 18 and 16.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 79.1%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 14.7%. 4.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Parker County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.1±0.4 | 35.6 | −0.6 |
| Under 18 years | 24.7%±0.1 pts | 25.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.0%±0.1 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 14.7% | 39.7% | +2.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 79.1%±0.3 pts | 39.1% | −4.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.3%±0.2 pts | 11.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.1 pts | 5.5% | +0.4 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.6%±0.5 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.7%±0.5 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.3%±0.7 pts | 35.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.9%±0.6 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 13.7%±0.9 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 13.2%±1.0 pts | 17.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.7%±0.8 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 32.3%±1.3 pts | 33.8% | +5.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.5%±0.9 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.8%±0.5 pts | 2.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Parker County earn?
Half of Parker County's 56,437 households earn less than $104,443 a year (±$3,349), against $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 the median was $95,382 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $9,061 after inflation. 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Parker County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $104,443±$3,349 | $78,476 | +$9,061 |
| Mean household income | $131,405±$4,046 | $109,933 | – |
| Per capita income | $47,117±$1,495 | $40,752 | +$3,868 |
| People below the poverty line | 8.0%±1.0 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.1%±1.9 pts | 18.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.1%±0.9 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.6%±0.7 pts | 91.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Parker County?
Owners occupy 80.7% of Parker County's occupied homes and renters 19.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $375,900 by its owner (±$9,846). The median renter pays $1,500 a month including utilities, and 43.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Parker County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $375,900±$9,846 | $283,800 | +$112,285 |
| Median gross rent | $1,500±$72 | $1,403 | +$236 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 43.6%±5.5 pts | 42.3% | +12.2 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,437±$60 | $2,106 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 80.7%±1.4 pts | 62.6% | +1.9 pts |
| Housing units | 59,879±116 | 12,128,515 | +9,834 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.4%±0.5 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.6%±3.0 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 75.7%±1.4 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 12.8%±1.2 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 8.1%±0.8 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.1%±0.4 pts | 3.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Parker County building?
Builders took permits for 342 new housing units across Parker County in 2025 (312 single-family), 1.9 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Parker County get to work?
76.0% of Parker County's workers drive alone and 13.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 31.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.0%.
| Measure | Parker County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.7%±1.0 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0%±0.6 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 76.0%±1.4 pts | 71.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.4%±1.2 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.0%±0.4 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.3%±1.0 pts | 14.4% | +7.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 31.9 min±1.0 | 26.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Parker County's census tracts?
Parker County is divided into 29 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $46,578 (Tract 1402.02) to $189,190 (Tract 1407.10).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Parker County compare with Texas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 31st of 253 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 8th of 254 |
| Residents per square mile | 35th of 254 |
| Median household income | 8th of 253 |
| Median home value | 11th of 247 |
| Median gross rent | 16th of 245 |
| Poverty rate | 219th of 240 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30th of 252 |
| Median age | 132nd of 254 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Parker County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.