Parker, Florida
Parker, Florida | |
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| City of Parker | |
 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 | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Bay |
| Settled | 1818-1910[1] |
| Incorporated | 1967[1] |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| • Mayor | Andrew Kelly |
| • Mayor Pro Tem | Tonya Barrow |
| • Council Members | Stacie Galbreath, April Gibson, and Ron Chaple |
| • City Clerk | Kimberly Rega |
| • City Attorney | Tim Sloan |
| 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 (2020) | |
• Total | 4,010 |
| • Density | 2,098.38/sq mi (809.99/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 32404 |
| Area code | 850 |
| FIPS code | 12-55075 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0288507[3] |
| Website | http://www.cityofparker.com |
Parker is a city in Bay County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Panama City–Panama 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.
Geography
[edit]Parker is located at 30°07′46″N 85°36′03″W / 30.129552°N 85.600875°W.[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
[edit]| 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% | |
| 2020 | 4,010 | −7.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[5] | |||
| 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
[edit]Parker is home to Parker Elementary School, the city is part of the Bay District Schools district.
Parks and recreation
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ a b "The History of City of Parker". www.cityofparker.com. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on March 18, 2021. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Archived from the original on February 2, 2001. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Archived from the original on August 24, 2019. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Archived from the original on April 26, 2015. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2020: Parker city, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2010: Parker city, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ a b c "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Parker city, Florida". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on December 27, 1996. Retrieved March 15, 2012.
- ^ "Parker City Parks and Boat Ramp". www.cityofparker.com. Archived from the original on December 29, 2023. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
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