Parker, CO Demographics

A map of Parker's Population by Race

Parker, Colorado has an estimated population of 61,783, an increase from the 58,512 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 71.6% White, 12.9% Hispanic, 7.6% Asian, 5.6% Multiracial, 1.7% Black, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Parker, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Parker has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Colorado overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Parker, that probability was 41.2% in 2020 and 46.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Parker is ranked the 20th most populous place in Colorado, out of 482 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Parker was ranked the 20th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Parker's White Population

44,261 residents of Parker, or 71.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Parker is higher than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Parker ranks 286th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parker's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Parker's population has decreased from 75.5% to 71.6%.

Parker is more White than neighboring Sierra Ridge (56.9% White), and Meridian Village (63.1% White). Parker is less White than neighboring Stonegate (82.7% White), Stepping Stone (72% White), and Grand View Estates (81.8% White).

Parker's Black Population

1,061 residents of Parker, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Parker is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Parker ranks 51st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parker's Black population has declined by an estimated 1.8%. Black residents' share of Parker's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

Parker is more Black than neighboring Stonegate (1.4% Black), Sierra Ridge (0% Black), Meridian Village (0% Black), and Grand View Estates (0.4% Black). Parker is less Black than neighboring Stepping Stone (8.1% Black).

Parker's Asian Population

4,665 residents of Parker, or 7.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Parker is slightly higher than in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Parker ranks 24th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parker's Asian population has grown by an estimated 37.7%. Asian residents' share of Parker's population has increased from 5.8% to 7.6%.

Parker is more Asian than neighboring Stonegate (5.3% Asian), and Grand View Estates (0% Asian). Parker is less Asian than neighboring Sierra Ridge (20.3% Asian), Stepping Stone (12.2% Asian), and Meridian Village (25.3% Asian).

Parker's Hispanic Population

7,984 residents of Parker, or 12.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Parker is lower than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Parker ranks 262nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parker's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 25.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Parker's population has increased from 10.8% to 12.9%.

Parker is more Hispanic than neighboring Stonegate (6.1% Hispanic), Stepping Stone (3.1% Hispanic), and Meridian Village (9.9% Hispanic). Parker is less Hispanic than neighboring Sierra Ridge (17.4% Hispanic), and Grand View Estates (15.9% Hispanic).

Parker's Native American/Other Population

361 residents of Parker, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Parker is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Parker ranks 307th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parker's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 21.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Parker's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Parker is more Native American/Other than neighboring Stonegate (0.2% Native American/Other), Sierra Ridge (0.5% Native American/Other), Stepping Stone (0% Native American/Other), Meridian Village (0.3% Native American/Other), and Grand View Estates (0% Native American/Other).

Parker's Multiracial Population

3,451 residents of Parker, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Parker is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Parker ranks 107th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parker's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 12.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Parker's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.6%.

Parker is more Multiracial than neighboring Stonegate (4.3% Multiracial), Sierra Ridge (4.8% Multiracial), Stepping Stone (4.5% Multiracial), Meridian Village (1.4% Multiracial), and Grand View Estates (1.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.