Parker, Florida

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City of Parker, Florida
City
Location in Bay County and the state of Florida
Location in Bay County and the state of Florida
Coordinates: 30°7′46″N 85°36′3″W / 30.12944°N 85.60083°W / 30.12944; -85.60083Coordinates: 30°7′46″N 85°36′3″W / 30.12944°N 85.60083°W / 30.12944; -85.60083
Country United States
State Florida
County Bay
Settled1830
Incorporated1967
Government
 • MayorRichard Musgrave
Area
[1]
 • 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
 (2010)
 • Total4,317
 • Estimate 
(2019)[4]
4,249
 • Density2,223.44/sq mi (858.54/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)850
FIPS code12-55075[2]
GNIS feature ID0288507[3]
Websitehttp://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

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30°07′46″N 85°36′03″W / 30.129552°N 85.600875°W / 30.129552; -85.600875.[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. %±
19602,669—
19704,21257.8%
19804,2982.0%
19904,5987.0%
20004,6230.5%
20104,317−6.6%
2019 (est.)4,249[4]−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%.[2][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[]

  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  4. ^ Jump up to: a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  5. ^ Jump up to: 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.
  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.
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