Social Data

The total estimated population is 50,697. Density is low at 422 persons per square mile.

Races of Residents

Population by Race: White: 47,603; Two or More Races: 956; Asian: 759; Black: 432; American Indian: 226; Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander: 17; Other Race: 704; Hispanic Population: Hispanic or Latino: 2,411 (5%); Not Hispanic or Latino: 48,286 (95%)

There are 1,839 foreign born residents, of which 44.7% are naturalized citizens.

Most Common Birthplaces

Foreign Born: Canada: 249; United Kingdom: 247; Germany: 127; Mexico: 116; Korea: 91; Vietnam: 74; Philippines: 73; U.S. Born: This State: 17,643; Midwest: 11,903; West: 8,963; South: 5,520; Northeast: 4,155;

The sex distribution is 50% male and 50% female. The median age is 34 years.

Age Distribution

There are 7,496 married couples with children and 1,018 single-parent households (276 men, 742 women).

Economic Data

The median household income is $82,357 in 1999 dollars.

Median Household Income Comparisons

U.S.: $41,994; Colorado: $47,203; Parker: $82,357;

2% of the population lives below the poverty line.

Poverty Level Comparisons

U.S.: 12%; Colorado: 9%; Parker: 2%;

Household Income Distribution

In thousands of dollars.

Work Type and Occupations

Work Type: Private wage and salary: 21,397; Government: 2,787; Self-employed: 1,876; Unpaid family work: 143; Occupation: Management, professional, and related: 13,456; Sales and office: 8,419; Management, business, and financial operations: 6,888; Professional and related: 6,568; Management occupations, except farmers and farm managers: 4,805; Office and administrative support: 3,908;

The average commute time is 30 minutes to and from work.

Transportation to Work

Car or truck (drove alone): 21,750; Worked at home: 2,346; Car or truck (carpooled): 2,248; Public transportation: 420; Walked: 228; Bicycle: 80; Motorcycle: 34;

Educational Attainment

Percent of population in Parker.

Housing Data

There are 17,462 housing units, of which 16,749 are single family homes.

Owner vs. Renter Occupied Housing

All Housing Units: Owner: 15,670; Renter: 1,167; Vacant: 625; Owner-Occupied: Mortgaged: 14,644; Not Mortgaged: 1,026;

The median single family home value is $232,850.

Median Monthly Cost for Mortgaged Homes

U.S.: $1,088; Colorado: $1,197; Parker: $1,561;

Median Rent for Rental Units

U.S.: $519; Colorado: $611; Parker: $988;

The average household size is 3 and the median number of rooms in housing units is 8.

Housing Units By Year Built

1939 or earlier: 48; 1940 to 1949: 16; 1950 to 1959: 77; 1960 to 1969: 254; 1970 to 1979: 2,479; 1980 to 1989: 3,733; 1990 to 1994: 3,368; 1995 to 1998: 4,962; 1999 to March 2000: 2,525;

0.1% of homes lack plumbing and 0.2% lack telephone service.

Commonly Used Home Heating Fuel

Utility Gas: 13,615; Electricity: 1,821; Bottled, tank, or LP gas: 1,154; No Fuel: 115;

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