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Colorado Rockies vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
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GOOD OLD WAR with Special Guests
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MICHAEL MCDONALD AND BOZ SCAGGS
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EarthTalk: Insulating paints
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Dear EarthTalk: Do insulating paints actually insulate and save energy? If they do, are they environmentally friendly to use? -- B.D.
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Youth Climbing Tournament at the Fieldhouse
from:Town Of ParkerAt the Fieldhouse Climbing Wall July 10 through 12 climb up to 10 routes, your best five will count for score, bonus points for correct commands... and much more will be the focus...
Read more...Parker: Tilted Kilt lassies to debut in Denver
from:Denver Post Economy/Real Estate - Topix.com Read More...Celebration of Art in Douglas County
from:Town Of ParkerThe Parker Cultural Commission (PCC) and the Parker Artists Guild (PAG) have joined forces to bring you the Celebration of Art in Douglas County Art Show at the Parker Mainstreet...
Read more...Exchanging Culture Through Quilts
from:Town Of ParkerThe Parker Cultural Commission is proud to present the Exchanging Culture through Quilts show at Parker Mainstreet Center. You are invited to attend the gallery show...
Read more...Art Encounters Kicks Off in Douglas County
from:Town Of ParkerArt Encounters is a year-long outdoor sculpture exhibit that showcases a number of sculptures in various media and styles, displayed in highly visible areas in Castle Rock,...
Read more...Parker Cultural Commission Brings Comedy Series to Mainstreet Center
from:Town Of ParkerThe Parker Cultural Commission is pleased to present two shows that will leave you rolling in the aisles with laughter! Bring the family out for Improv Colorado and 2Hatz Comedy...
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Local Authors to Library Booth at ParkerFest
from:Parker LibraryParker Library and the Colorado Author Series will bring local authors to ParkerFest every Sunday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., through October 11. The writers scheduled to visit...
Read more...Parker 4th of July Fireworks, parades and more - Fourth of July 2009
Fireworks have been a traditional part of the 4th of July celebration ever since 1777 (more 4th of July facts). Start here to find the best Parker, Colorado 4th of July fireworks...
Conversations in Art
from:Parker LibraryEnjoy good art and good wine at Parker Library’s “Conversations in Art.” The event takes place at the Vines Wine Bar, 19501 E. Mainstreet in Parker. This...
Read more...Giving for a Garden
from:Parker LibraryIt’s a yearly tradition that inspires all who see it. More than 50 children and 30 adults helped plant flowers in front of Parker Library (10851 South Crossroads Drive) on...
Read more...Parker Recreation Summer Membership Specials
from:Town Of ParkerAre you looking to join a gym and get in shape, but hesitant to sign a long-term contract, and don’t want to put a strain on your budget? No problem! Parker Recreation offers...
Read more...Town Hires First Economic Development Director
from:Town Of ParkerThe Town of Parker has hired Becky Hogan as the Town’s first Economic Development Director. Hogan has more than 15 years of experience working in the field of economic...
Read more...Parker Colorado Information: Parker, Colorado is part of DOUGLAS County. Population for Parker from the last gathering is 23558. You can view Parker venues that host many Parker CO events every year. You can also research Parker Colorado homes for sale by visiting our Parker Colorado real estate guide. Parker Colorado has a latitude of 39.4732 and a longitude of -104.769. Zip codes in Parker, CO include 80134 ... more Parker zips.
GENERAL POPULATION
Total Population in Parker, CO
At the time of the most recent United States Census Survey, the number of people in Parker, CO was 23,558.
Male Population
At the time of the last full census survey, the number of men in Parker was 11,661, which represents 49.5 percent of the total for the community (The national average is 49.10%).
Male Population, Married in Parker, CO
There are an estimated 5,900 married men in the town. 71.3 percent of men over 15 years old in Parker are married, compared to the national average of 56.70%.
Female Population
The estimated female population in Parker is 11,897 which is 50.5 of the total population (Compared to the national average of 50.90%).
Female Population, Married in Parker, Colorado
There are an estimated 5,916 married women in the community. 70.7 percent of females over the age of 15 are married, compared to the national average of 52.10%.
AGE
Median Age in Parker, CO
The median age of people living in Parker, CO was 30.7 at the time of the last full census survey. (The United States average at the time was 35.3)
At that time, the number of people under the age of 5 living in Parker was 2,761. There were 15,550 people above the age of 18, which represents 66 percent of the entire population (compared to the national average of 74.30% ). 2.7 percent of the population (634) in the community was 65 years and over, compared to 12.40% nationally.
RACE
One Race Percent in Parker, CO
At the time of the last census survey, the number of people of one race in Parker, CO was 23,010.
White Population in Parker, CO
The estimated White population in the Parker community is 21,814, which is 92.6 percent of the total population (The U.S. average is 75.10%).
Black Population in Parker, Colorado
The estimated Black/African American population is 237, which is 1 percent of the total population in town (The U.S. average is 12.30%).
American Indian and Alaska Native Population in Parker, CO
In 2000, the number of American Indians or Alaska Natives in Parker, CO was 107.
Asian Population in Parker, Colorado
At the last survey, the total Asian population in the community was 402.
Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander Population in Parker, CO
The number of Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders living in Parker was an estimated 7.
Other/Multiple Races
The number of residents identified as “some other race” was 443, while those of “two or more races” was 548 at the time of the last census.
Hispanic Population
The Hispanic population in the Parker community was 1,366, or 5.8 percent of the total population (compared to the national average of 12.50% percent).
HOUSEHOLD CHARACTERISTICS
Household Population in Parker, CO
The household population number in Parker was 23,450.
Group Quarters Population in Parker, CO
Group Quarters population in the community was 108.
Average Household Size in Parker, CO
The average household size in Parker is 2.96 (The average household size in the United States is 2.59).
Average Family Size
The average family size in the community is 3.27 (The average family size in the United States is 3.14).
HOUSING
Total Housing Units in Parker, CO
At the time of the last census survey, there were 8,352 total housing units in Parker.
The number of occupied housing units was 7,929, or 94.9 of the total units in town. Of these, 7,083 were owner-occupied (89.3), and 846 were renter-occupied (10.7, compared to the national average of 33.80%). There were also 423 vacant homes in Parker at the time of the last complete survey.
Median Home Values in Parker, Colorado
The total number of single family, owner occupied homes in the community was 6,777, with a median value in dollars of 194,600.
Monthly Owner Costs in Parker, CO
For homes with a mortgage, average monthly owner costs were $1,466 (national average was $1,088). For homes without a mortgage in Parker, average costs per month were $343 (national average was $295).
EDUCATION
High School Graduate or higher
At the time of the last survey, 14,024 people in the community had a high school degree, or 97 of the population (compared to the national average of 80.40%).
Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Parker, Colorado
6,546 people in Parker also had a Bachelor’s degree or higher, which represented 45.3 of the total population (National average was 24.40%).
MISCELLANEOUS
Civilian Veterans in Parker, CO
The number of Civilian Veterans in Parker was 1,657, or 10.6 percent of the total population (National average is 12.70%).
Disability Status in Parker, CO
In 2000, there were 1,295 people in Parker, CO listed as disabled.
Foreign Born in Parker, CO
At the time of the last complete survey, there were 1,144 people in Parker who spoke a language other than English at home. This represented 5.5 of the total population, compared to the national average of 17.90%.
LABOR STATISTICS
Percentage In Labor Force in Parker, Colorado
There were 13,399 in the labor force in Parker at the time of the last complete survey. This represented 82 of the total population, compared to the national average of 63.90%.
Mean Travel Time to Work in minutes
From the most recent complete survey, the average commute time to work for local residents in Parker was 28.9 minutes, compared to the national average of 25.5 minutes.
Median Household Income in Parker, CO
The median household income in the community at the time of the last survey was $74,116. The median household income in the U.S. was $41,994.
Median Family Income in Parker, CO
In the last complete census survey, the median family income in the community was $77,384. Median family income in the U.S. was 50,046.
Per Capita Income in Parker, Colorado
Per capita income in Parker in the last full census was 27,479. Per capita income in the U.S. was 21,587.
Families below poverty level
According to the most recent survey,families living below the poverty line in Parker numbered 113, or 1.7 percent of the population. The percentage of families in America living below the poverty line was 9.20%.
Individuals below the poverty level in Parker, CO
Individuals living below the poverty line in the community was 547, or 2.3 percent . The percentage of individuals living beneath the poverty level in the country was 12.40%.










