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Parker, Colorado, in Douglas county, is 12 miles S of Aurora, Colorado. The town is located in the Denver metropolitan area. Parker has a population of 23,558.
In Parker, about 73% of adults are married. Lots of Parker people are married off. Large households are normal in the town. Be careful driving in Parker, since the town is home to many young children.
You'll notice more men than women in the town compared to most places.
In 2000, Parker had a median family income of $77,384. People in Parker generally have good earning power. The town has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Parker than most places. The town enjoys an educated population. In Parker, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in Parker.
Residents of Parker gave more campaign money ($23,265) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
Owners occupy 90% of the housing units in Parker. The average age of the housing in the town is relatively low. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.
In Parker, 89% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Parker to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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