Parker, Florida
City of Parker, Florida | |
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 Location in Bay County and the state of Florida | |
| Coordinates: 30°7′46″N 85°36′3″W / 30.12944°N 85.60083°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County |  Bay |
| Settled | 1830 |
| Incorporated | 1967 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Richard Musgrave |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.43 sq mi (6.30 km2) |
| • Land | 1.91 sq mi (4.95 km2) |
| • Water | 0.52 sq mi (1.35 km2) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 4,317 |
| • Estimate (2019)[2] | 4,249 |
| • Density | 2,223.44/sq mi (858.54/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 850 |
| FIPS code | 12-55075[3] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0288507[4] |
| Website | http://www.cityofparker.com |
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.
Geography
Parker is located at 30°07′46″N 85°36′03″W / 30.129552°N 85.600875°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
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 [1], the city is part of the Bay County School District.
References
- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
- ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ a b c d "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Parker city, Florida". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 15, 2012.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
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