Parker is a city in Bay County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Panama CityPanama City Beach, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 US census, it had a population of 4,010, down from 4,317 at the 2010 census.

Parker, Florida
City of Parker
Official seal of Parker, Florida
Motto: 
A Community of Friendly Neighbors
Map
Interactive map outlining Parker
Coordinates: 30°7′46″N 85°36′3″W / 30.12944°N 85.60083°W / 30.12944; -85.60083
Country United States
State Florida
CountyBay
Settled1818-1910[1]
Incorporated1967[1]
Government
 • TypeMayor-Council
 • MayorAndrew Kelly
 • Mayor Pro TemTonya Barrow
 • Council MembersStacie Galbreath, April Gibson,
and Ron Chaple
 • City ClerkKimberly Rega
 • City AttorneyTim Sloan
Area
 • Total
2.43 sq mi (6.30 km2)
 • Land1.91 sq mi (4.95 km2)
 • Water0.52 sq mi (1.35 km2)
Elevation
20 ft (6 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
4,010
 • Density2,098.38/sq mi (809.99/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
32404
Area code850
FIPS code12-55075
GNIS feature ID0288507[3]
Websitehttp://www.cityofparker.com

Geography

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Parker is located at 30°07′46″N 85°36′03″W / 30.129552°N 85.600875°W / 30.129552; -85.600875.[4]

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

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note
19602,669
19704,21257.8%
19804,2982.0%
19904,5987.0%
20004,6230.5%
20104,317−6.6%
20204,010−7.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]
Parker racial composition
(Hispanics excluded from racial categories)
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
Race Pop 2010[6] Pop 2020[7] % 2010 % 2020
White (NH) 3,259 2,767 75.49% 69.00%
Black or African American (NH) 523 517 12.11% 12.89%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH) 33 11 0.76% 0.27%
Asian (NH) 109 123 2.52% 3.07%
Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) 1 0 0.02% 0.00%
Some other race (NH) 4 29 0.09% 0.72%
Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) 147 240 3.41% 5.99%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 241 323 5.58% 8.05%
Total 4,317 4,010

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 4,010 people, 1,789 households, and 1,110 families residing in the city.[8]

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 4,317 people, 2,012 households, and 1,140 families residing in the city.[9]

In 2010, the population density was 2,272.1 inhabitants per square mile (877.3/km2). There were 2,310 housing units at an average density of 1,215.8 per square mile (469.4/km2).[10]

In 2010, 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.[10]

In 2010, 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.[10]

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

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

Parks and recreation

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The following parks are located within the city limits:[11]

  • Earl Gilbert Park
  • Parker Sports Complex
  • Parker Environmental Exploratorium and Boat Ramp
  • Parker Memorial Park
  • Under the Oaks Park

References

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  1. ^ a b "The History of City of Parker". www.cityofparker.com. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
  2. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  3. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  5. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  6. ^ "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Parker city, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
  7. ^ "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Parker city, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
  8. ^ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2020: Parker city, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
  9. ^ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2010: Parker city, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
  10. ^ a b c "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Parker city, Florida". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 15, 2012.
  11. ^ "Parker City Parks and Boat Ramp". www.cityofparker.com. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
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