Parker, Florida

Parker is a city in Bay County, Florida, United States. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 4,317.[5] It is part of the Panama City–Lynn Haven–Panama City Beach Metropolitan Statistical Area.

City of Parker, Florida
City
Location in Bay County and the state of Florida
Coordinates: 30°7′46″N 85°36′3″W
Country	United States
State	Florida
County	Bay
Settled	1830
Incorporated	1967
Government
• Mayor	Richard Musgrave
Area [1]
• Total	2.43 sq mi (6.30 km^2)
• Land	1.91 sq mi (4.95 km^2)
• Water	0.52 sq mi (1.35 km^2)
Elevation	20 ft (6 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	4,317
• Estimate  (2019)[2]	4,249
• Density	2,223.44/sq mi (858.54/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)	850
FIPS code	12-55075[3]
GNIS feature ID	0288507[4]
Website	http://www.cityofparker.com

Geography

Parker is located at 30°07′46″N 85°36′03″W.[6]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.3 km² (2.4 mi²), of which 1.9 square miles (4.9 km²) is land and 0.5 square miles (1.3 km²) (20.16%) is water.

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1960	2,669		—
1970	4,212		57.8%
1980	4,298		2.0%
1990	4,598		7.0%
2000	4,623		0.5%
2010	4,317		−6.6%
2019 (est.)	4,249	[2]	−1.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

At the 2010 census there were 4,317 people in 1,861 households, including 1,179 families, in the city. The population density was 2,272.1 inhabitants per square mile (863.4/km²). There were 2,310 housing units at an average density of 1,215.8 per square mile (462.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 78.5% White, 12.5% African American, 0.9% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.5% Asian, 1.2% some other race, and 4.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.6%.[3][5]

There were 1,861 households, 23.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.8% were headed by married couples living together, 14.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.6% were non-families. 29.4% of households were made up of individuals, and 11.6% were someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.32, and the average family size was 2.82.[5]

The age distribution was 21.2% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 28.0% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% 65 or older. The median age was 40.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.6 males.[5]

As of the 2000 census, the median household income was $35,813, and the median family income was $43,929. Males had a median income of $28,455 versus $21,205 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,660. About 10.1% of families and 12.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.3% of those under age 18 and 4.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Parker is home to Parker Elementary School , the city is part of the Bay County School District.

References

1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
2. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
4. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
5. "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Parker city, Florida". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 15, 2012.
6. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
7. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.