History of Parker County, Texas in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 20, 2025

Parker County, Texas, established in 1855 and organized in 1856, had a population of 148,222 as of the 2020 census. Its county seat is Weatherford. The county is named in honor of Isaac Parker, a Texas state legislator responsible for introducing the bill that created the county. Parker also served in the Texas Brigade.

1976: Last Democratic Presidential Candidate

The county has not voted for a Democratic presidential candidate since 1976.

1999: Republican Hold on Public Offices since 1999

Since 1999, Republicans have held all public offices in Parker County.

2000: Parker County Population in 2000

In 2000, the county had a population of 88,495.

2020: Parker County Population in 2020

As of the 2020 census, Parker County's population was 148,222.

2020: Parker County Population and Demographics in 2020

By 2020, Parker County's population increased to 148,222. The racial and ethnic makeup in 2020 was 79.44% non-Hispanic white, 13.37% Hispanic or Latino of any race, 4.44% multiracial, 1.10% Black or African American, 0.67% Asian alone, 0.59% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.32% some other race, and 0.07% Pacific Islander.

2023: American Community Survey 2023 Data

American Community Survey 2023 Data was gathered.

2023: Parker County Population Estimate 2023

In 2023, the United States Census Bureau estimated Parker County’s population was 173,494. The estimated demographic makeup for 2023 was 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, 79.6% NH White, 1.8% NH Black, 0.9% NH Asian, 0.7% NH Native American, 0.1% NH Pacific Islander, and 1.8% NH Multiracial.