Parker County PUMA, TX

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2024 Population
165,168
US Senator
John Cornyn
Republican Party
US Senator
Ted Cruz
Republican Party
2024 Median Age
39.1
0.509% 1-year decrease
2024 Poverty Rate
7.98%
2.69% 1-year increase
2024 Median Household Income
$104,443
2.3% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$375,900
9.4% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
71,567
4.97% 1-year growth

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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.

97.4% 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 2024, the median property value in Parker County PUMA, TX was $375,900, and the homeownership rate was 80.7%.

Most people in Parker County PUMA, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Parker County PUMA, TX was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Parker County PUMA, TX is home to a population of 165k people, from which 97.4% are citizens. As of 2024, 4.72% of Parker County PUMA, TX residents were born outside of the country (7.8k people).

In 2024, there were 10.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (131k people) in Parker County PUMA, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 6.65k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Parker County PUMA, TX are Spanish (11,974 households), Vietnamese (467 households), and German (378 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
78,942
Women
49.9%
79,158
Men
50.1%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 158,100 inhabitants, with 50.1% men, and 49.9% women.

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Citizenship

97.4%
2024 Citizenship
97%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 97.4% of Parker County PUMA, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Parker County PUMA, TX was 97%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Parker County PUMA, TX
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    131k ± 571
  2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
    12k ± 1.18k
  3. White (Hispanic)
    6.65k ± 1.03k
14.7%
Hispanic Population
24.2k people

In 2024, there were 10.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (131k people) in Parker County PUMA, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 6.65k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

14.7% of the people in Parker County PUMA, TX are hispanic (24.2k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    4,601 ± 1,641 people
  2. Canada
    447 ± 518 people
  3. Ireland
    305 ± 428 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Parker County PUMA, TX was Mexico, the natal country of 4,601 Parker County PUMA, TX residents, followed by Canada with 447 and Ireland with 305.

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Foreign-Born Population

4.72%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
7.8k people
5.15%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
8.14k people

As of 2024, 4.72% of Parker County PUMA, TX residents (7.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Parker County PUMA, TX was 5.15%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    11,974 households (7.71%)
  2. Vietnamese
    467 households (0.301%)
  3. German
    378 households (0.243%)

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 22.3%. 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 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Parker County PUMA, TX was Spanish. 7.71% 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.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    4,593 ± 648
  2. Vietnam
    3,306 ± 389
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,840 ± 336

Parker County PUMA, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.39 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Parker County PUMA, TX employs 71.6k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Parker County PUMA, TX were Elementary & secondary schools (5,169 people), Construction (5,077 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,220 people), and the highest paying industries were Management of companies & enterprises ($300,149), Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing ($271,569), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($176,602).

Males in Parker County PUMA, TX have an average income that is 1.47 times higher than the average income of females, which is $65,393. The income inequality in Parker County PUMA, TX (measured using the Gini index) is 0.477, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
33,623
Women
47%
37,944
Men
53%

The workforce of Parker County PUMA, TX in 2023 was 71,567 people, with 47% woman, and 53% men.

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Occupations

71.6k
2023 Value
4.97%
1 Year growth
± 4.97%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Parker County PUMA, TX grew at a rate of 4.97%, from 68.2k employees to 71.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Parker County PUMA, TX, are Other managers (2,084 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,831 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,692 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Parker County PUMA, TX.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

71.6k
2023 Value
4.97%
1 Year growth
± 4.97%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Parker County PUMA, TX grew at a rate of 4.97%, from 68.2k employees to 71.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Parker County PUMA, TX, are Elementary & secondary schools (5,169 people), Construction (5,077 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,220 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.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$67,095
Median earning men ± $3,875
$40,769
Median earning women ± $1,845

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($105,160), Wholesale Trade ($88,819), and Manufacturing ($87,204).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($70,243), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($68,031), and Manufacturing ($64,509).

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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.

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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

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2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (56.1%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (42.5%)
    Democratic Party
  3. 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.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Texas

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John Cornyn
Senator from Texas2
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 Texas1
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.

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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%), 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 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.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. General Studies
    445 degrees awarded
  2. Registered Nursing
    170 degrees awarded
  3. Respiratory Care Therapist
    22 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Parker County PUMA, TX was General Studies with 445 degrees awarded.

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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.

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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.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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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.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 1.28% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.44% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Parker County PUMA, TX in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (32.2k), Some college (29.1k), and Bachelors Degree (23.8k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Parker County PUMA, TX was $375,900 in 2024, which is 1.13 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $343,600 to $375,900, a 9.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Parker County PUMA, TX is 80.7%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Parker County PUMA, TX have an average commute time of 31.9 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.

Housing

Property

$375,900
Median Property Value 2024
±$9,846
$45,567
Median Property Taxes
±$1,599

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.

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Rent vs Own

80.7%
Homeownership
2024
64.1%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 80.7% of the housing units in Parker County PUMA, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 82.1%.

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Equity

Household Income

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$104,443
Median Household Income
± $3,349
56.4k
Number of Households
± 1,945

In 2024, the median household income of the 56.4k households in Parker County PUMA, TX grew to $104,443 from the previous year's value of $102,099.

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Wage Distribution

0.477
2023 Wage GINI in Parker County PUMA, TX
0.473
2022 Wage GINI in Parker County PUMA, TX

In 2023, the income inequality in Parker County PUMA, TX was 0.477 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.879% growth from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Parker County PUMA, TX was higher than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Parker County PUMA, TX in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (76%)
  2. Worked At Home (13.3%)
  3. Carpooled (8.45%)

In 2024, 76% of workers in Parker County PUMA, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.3%) and those who carpooled to work (8.45%).

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.

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Commute Time

31.9 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Parker County PUMA, TX have a longer commute time (31.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.59% of the workforce in Parker County PUMA, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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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.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.98% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Parker County PUMA, TX (13k out of 163k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

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.

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Health

86.8% of the population of Parker County PUMA, TX has health coverage, with 49.7% on employee plans, 7.12% on Medicaid, 12% on Medicare, 14.8% on non-group plans, and 3.22% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Texas see 1,657 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,657 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1590 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 590 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,657 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Texas

Primary care physicians in Texas see an average of 1,657 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,657 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.1% under 18 years, 17.9% between 18 and 34 years, 40.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.9% were men and 50.1% were women.

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Uninsured People

13.2%
Uninsured
49.7%
Employer Coverage
7.12%
Medicaid
12%
Medicare
14.8%
Non-Group
3.22%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Parker County PUMA, TX grew by 1.27% from 13% to 13.2%.

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