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Lucas vs. Parker: Side by Side
Two small Collin County towns with lots of room. Lucas has about 7,600 people on 16 square miles; Parker, about 5,500 on 8.5.
Lucas and Parker, line by line
| Compared | Lucas | Parker |
|---|---|---|
| County | Collin | Collin |
| Population, 2020 Census | 7,612 | 5,462 |
| Land area | About 16 square miles | About 9 square miles |
| People per square mile | 490 | 640 |
| ZIP codes | 75002 | 75002 · 75094 |
| Distance | About 30 miles to downtown Dallas | About 26 miles to downtown Dallas |
| Getting around | FM 1378 (Country Club Rd) | Parker Rd (FM 2551) |
| Places to know | Lucas Community Park · Kenneth R. Lewis Park · Lucas Farmers Market | Southfork Ranch · Parker City Park and Preserve |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census (population and land area); counties, ZIP codes and distances from each city's page on this site; places opened and checked one by one. Distances are approximate miles to the downtown named. The school district depends on the exact address, not the city; official ratings for every campus are on TXschools.gov.
Which one fits your move?
If you want room
Lucas has about 490 people per square mile and Parker about 640, per the 2020 Census. Plano has about 3,980.
If you count the miles to Dallas
Parker is about 26 miles from downtown Dallas. Lucas is about 30.
If you like small-town life
Lucas has its farmers market and Lucas Community Park. Parker has Southfork Ranch and Parker City Park and Preserve.
Check the ZIP code
Both use 75002, which is also Allen's, and Parker also uses 75094. Confirm the city on the address.
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