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Parker is located in the Dallas metropolitan area. The city has a population of 1,379.
In Parker, about 78% of adults are married. Lots of Parker people are married off. Large households are normal in the city.
You'll notice more men than women in Parker compared to most places.
In 2000, Parker had a median family income of $108,560. People in Parker generally have good earning power. The city has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Parker than most places. The city 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. This city has lots of successful singles.
Residents of Parker gave more campaign money ($550) 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.
Parker is generally a safe place not overly troubled by crime.
Owners occupy 95% of the housing units in Parker. The average age of the housing in the city is relatively low. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.
In Parker, 90% of commuters drive to work.
Parker strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 2% |  |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
Comparing Parker to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):
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| Low Property Crime | | |
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