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Parker, CO


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Parker, Colorado

Introduction to Parker, Colorado

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.

Parker History

In 1860, a one-room shack was moved from Pine Grove to Cherry Creek to serve as a stage stop. This gradually grew into a ten-room inn, and a community was established around it over the years. By 1882, the inn had become a major stopping point for railroad travelers under the ownership of James Sample Parker. Parker went on to become the postmaster and the community was named after him. The town of Parker was officially incorporated in the year 1981.

Parker and nearby Attractions

  • Wildlife Experience Museum
  • Colorado Governor's Mansion
  • Castlewood Canyon State Park
  • Parker Cyber Station
  • Challenger Regional Park

Things To Do In Parker

From Parker, one can visit the Colorado Governor's Mansion and the Colorado State Capitol, which was built in 1908. The Denver Mint, which produced the first coins in America in 1906, is also easily accessible from the town. The Four Mile Historic Park, the Littleton Historical Museum, el Museo de las Américas, the Museum of Outdoor Arts and Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum have some very interesting exhibits. The Wildlife Experience Museum has an impressive collection of wildlife art.

Parker Transportation

Buckley AFB Airport is close by.

Parker Higher Education

Opportunities for higher education are provided by the University of Phoenix-Colorado Campus, the Community College of Aurora and the Emily Griffith Opportunity School.

High Points

Parker strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Colorado):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyParker Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyParker People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 7%Parker Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Parker College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Parker, CO

Comparing Parker to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population95
Well-Paid Single Men77
Well-Paid Single Women78
Racial Diversity56
Female Share of the Population36
Age of the Population22
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size109

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010
College Educated Adults99
Median Family Income910

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Public Transportation Use77
Walking and Biking to Work65
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes51
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
People Living Alone11
Affordability of Rents11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime78
Low Property Crime56

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