Located in Douglas County, Colorado, Parker was established in 1864. Douglas County is one of the wealthiest counties in America. Grew from 5,000 in 1990 to 62,000 today.
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Founded1864|Population62,000|Peak62,000(2024)|CountyDouglas County
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1864Founded: Named for James Parker.
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1942Military Presence: Military installations became a major part of Parker's identity and economy.
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1990Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define Parker's character and economy.
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2000Growth Boom: Explosive Denver south suburban growth.
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Did You Know?
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Douglas County is one of the wealthiest counties in America.
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Grew from 5,000 in 1990 to 62,000 today.
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Parker Days is one of Colorado's largest outdoor festivals.
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Parker was founded in 1864.
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Parker has a population of approximately 62,000.
Famous People from Parker, Colorado
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Derrick White
Basketball Player · Born Jul 2, 1994 · Age 31
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