Parker, Florida
City
City of Parker
Official seal of Parker, Florida
Seal
Motto: 
A Community of Friendly Neighbors
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
[2]
 • Total2.43 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)
 • Total4,010
 • 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

Parker is a city in Bay County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Panama City–Lynn Haven–Panama City Beach Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 US census, it had a population of 4,010.

Geography

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

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

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

Parks and recreation

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

  1. 1 2 "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. 1 2 3 "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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