Parker County PUMA, TX

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2023 Population

158,079

4.56% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

39.3

0.254% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

7.77%

1.75% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$102,099

6.66% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$343,600

10.5% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

68,181

7.03% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Parker County PUMA, TX had a population of 158k people with a median age of 39.3 and a median household income of $102,099. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Parker County PUMA, TX grew from 151,188 to 158,079, a 4.56% increase and its median household income grew from $95,721 to $102,099, a 6.66% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Parker County PUMA, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (80%), Two+ (Hispanic) (6.87%), White (Hispanic) (4.89%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.4%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.95%).

9.27% of the households in Parker County PUMA, 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% of the residents in Parker County PUMA, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Parker County PUMA, TX are Weatherford College (1,055 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in Parker County PUMA, TX was $343,600, and the homeownership rate was 82.1%.

Most people in Parker County PUMA, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 32.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Parker County PUMA, TX was 2 cars per household.

Parker County PUMA, TX borders North Texas Regional Planning Commission--Outside Wichita County & Wise County PUMA, TX, Johnson County PUMA, TX, North Central Texas COG (West)--Hood, Erath, Palo Pinto & Somervell Counties PUMA, TX, Tarrant County (Southwest)--Fort Worth (Southwest) & Benbrook Cities PUMA, TX, Tarrant County (West)--Fort Worth City (West) PUMA, TX, and Tarrant County (Northwest)--Fort Worth (Northwest) & Saginaw Cities PUMA, TX.

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Population & Diversity

Parker County PUMA, TX is home to a population of 158k people, from which 97% are citizens. As of 2023, 5.15% of Parker County PUMA, TX residents were born outside of the country (8.14k people).

In 2023, there were 11.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (126k people) in Parker County PUMA, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10.9k Two+ (Hispanic) and 7.73k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Parker County PUMA, TX are Spanish (11,809 households), Vietnamese (422 households), and German (233 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

75,065

Women

49.7%

76,079

Men

50.3%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 151,144 inhabitants, with 50.3% men, and 49.7% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

97%

2023 Citizenship

97.3%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97% of Parker County PUMA, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Parker County PUMA, TX was 97.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Parker County PUMA, TX

White (Non-Hispanic)
126k ± 610
Two+ (Hispanic)
10.9k ± 1.34k
White (Hispanic)
7.73k ± 1.09k

14.1%

Hispanic Population

22.3k people

14.1% of the people in Parker County PUMA, TX are hispanic (22.3k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,956 ± 1,524 people
Canada
449 ± 519 people
Ireland
288 ± 416 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Parker County PUMA, TX was Mexico, the natal country of 3,956 Parker County PUMA, TX residents, followed by Canada with 449 and Ireland with 288.

Foreign-Born Population

5.15%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

8.14k people

4.62%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

6.98k people

As of 2023, 5.15% of Parker County PUMA, TX residents (8.14k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Parker County PUMA, TX was 4.62%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
11,809 households (7.94%)
Vietnamese
422 households (0.284%)
German
233 households (0.157%)

9.27% of the households in Parker County PUMA, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. 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.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Parker County PUMA, TX was Spanish. 7.94% of the households in Parker County PUMA, TX reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
4,063 ± 583
Vietnam
3,178 ± 408
Gulf War (1990s)
1,746 ± 322

Parker County PUMA, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.28 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Parker County PUMA, TX employs 68.2k people. The largest industries in Parker County PUMA, TX are Construction (5,206 people), Elementary & secondary schools (5,124 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,093 people), and the highest paying industries are Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing ($242,545), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($198,717), and Management of companies & enterprises ($168,822).

Males in Parker County PUMA, TX have an average income that is 1.51 times higher than the average income of females, which is $62,228. The income inequality in Parker County PUMA, TX (measured using the Gini index) is 0.473, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

27,994

Women

47%

31,613

Men

53%

The workforce of Parker County PUMA, TX in 2020 was 59,607 people, with 47% woman, and 53% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Parker County PUMA, TX.

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Occupations

68.2k

2022 Value

7.03%

1 Year growth

± 7.03%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Parker County PUMA, TX grew at a rate of 7.03%, from 63.7k employees to 68.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Parker County PUMA, TX, are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,967 people), Other managers (1,860 people), and Retail salespersons (1,670 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Parker County PUMA, 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.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

68.2k

2022 Value

7.03%

1 Year growth

± 7.03%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Parker County PUMA, TX grew at a rate of 7.03%, from 63.7k employees to 68.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Parker County PUMA, TX, are Construction (5,206 people), Elementary & secondary schools (5,124 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,093 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Parker County PUMA, TX, though some of these residents may live in Parker County PUMA, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$68,052

Median earning men ± $3,917

$40,052

Median earning women ± $2,091

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($104,750), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($103,175), and Wholesale Trade ($90,813).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Manufacturing ($65,417), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,500), and Information ($55,208).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

4.59%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 13.8M people employed in Texas. This represents a 4.59% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 9.63%.

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Jill Stein (0.726%).

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

Voting results are not available for Parker County PUMA, TX. Showing the available data for Texas.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.1%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (42.5%)
Democratic Party
Jill Stein (0.726%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Jill Stein (0.726%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Texas for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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 2023, universities in Parker County PUMA, TX awarded 1,055 degrees. The student population of Parker County PUMA, TX in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 1,964 male students and 3,476 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Parker County PUMA, TX are White (693 and 65.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (254 and 24.1%), Black or African American (41 and 3.89%), and Two or More Races (35 and 3.32%).

The largest universities in Parker County PUMA, TX by number of degrees awarded are Weatherford College (1,055 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Parker County PUMA, TX are General Studies (445 and 42.2%), Registered Nursing (192 and 18.2%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (59 and 5.59%).

The median tuition cost in Parker County PUMA, TX for a public four year colleges is $6,060 for in-state students and $8,580 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 5,440 students enrolled in Parker County PUMA, TX, 36.1% men and 63.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,416 records, of which 63.8% were women and 36.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Respiratory Care Therapist
22 degrees awarded
General Studies
445 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
170 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Parker County PUMA, TX was Respiratory Care Therapist with 22 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Weatherford College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,055 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Weatherford College with 1,055 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2023, 289 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Parker County PUMA, TX, which is 0.377 times less than the 766 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 693 degrees mean that there were 2.73 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 254 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 ($6,060) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,050) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

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

Measure

In 2022, 1.06% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.36% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Parker County PUMA, TX in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (31.7k), Some college (26.5k), and Bachelors Degree (22.1k).

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 PUMA, TX was $343,600 in 2023, which is 1.13 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $311,000 to $343,600, a 10.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Parker County PUMA, TX is 82.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Parker County PUMA, TX have an average commute time of 32.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Parker County PUMA, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Parker County PUMA, TX is $102,099. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Parker County PUMA, TX was Collin County (Northwest)--Celina City & Prosper Town PUMA, TX with a value of $165,240, followed by Denton County (South Central)--Flower Mound Town & Highland Village City PUMA, TX and Fort Bend County (Northwest) PUMA, TX, with respective values of $162,559 and $161,416.

Housing

Property

$343,600

Median Property Value 2023

±$10,168

$44,518

Median Property Taxes

±$1,584

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 PUMA, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

82.1%

Homeownership

2023

64.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 82.1% of the housing units in Parker County PUMA, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 82%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Parker County PUMA, TX was Collin County (Northwest)--Celina City & Prosper Town PUMA, TX with a value of $165,240, followed by Denton County (South Central)--Flower Mound Town & Highland Village City PUMA, TX and Fort Bend County (Northwest) PUMA, TX, with respective values of $162,559 and $161,416.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Parker County PUMA, 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.

$102,099

Median Household Income

± $3,457

54.2k

Number of Households

± 1,951

In 2023, the median household income of the 54.2k households in Parker County PUMA, TX grew to $102,099 from the previous year's value of $95,721.

The following chart displays the households in Parker County PUMA, 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 $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.473

2022 Wage GINI in Parker County PUMA, TX

0.464

2021 Wage GINI in Parker County PUMA, TX

In 2022, the income inequality in Parker County PUMA, TX was 0.473 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.84% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Parker County PUMA, TX was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Parker County PUMA, TX in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Parker County PUMA, TX across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (77.7%)
Worked At Home (12.1%)
Carpooled (8.33%)

In 2023, 77.7% of workers in Parker County PUMA, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.1%) and those who carpooled to work (8.33%).

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

32.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Parker County PUMA, TX have a longer commute time (32.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 4.01% of the workforce in Parker County PUMA, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Parker County PUMA, 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 PUMA, 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 PUMA, TX have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.77% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Parker County PUMA, TX (12.1k out of 156k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Parker County PUMA, 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.

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.

Health

87% of the population of Parker County PUMA, TX has health coverage, with 49.7% on employee plans, 7.14% on Medicaid, 11.9% on Medicare, 15.2% on non-group plans, and 3.04% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Texas see 1641 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.737% increase from the previous year (1629 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1607 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 691 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

1,641 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Texas

Primary care physicians in Texas see an average of 1,641 patients per year. This represents a 0.737% increase from the previous year (1,629 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.3% under 18 years, 17.7% between 18 and 34 years, 40.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

13%

Uninsured

49.7%

Employer Coverage

7.14%

Medicaid

11.9%

Medicare

15.2%

Non-Group

3.04%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Parker County PUMA, TX declined by 5.76% from 13.8% to 13%.

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