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Parker City

Indiana · 1,278 residents · 0.575 sq mi
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Parker City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,679. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $72,800. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,278
−10%since 2000
from 1,416 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,223 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 2,463 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.8
+20%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Parker City
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,679
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,385
+53%since 2000
from $16,552 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17%
US avg: 10%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,800
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$631
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $414 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
26.6% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−5%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(1,401)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(5)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.2%(18)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(1,222)
Black0.8%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(22)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other4.8%(61)
Diversity Score17.4%(222)
Diversity Score
17
+1305%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+55%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.4%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 57.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.5%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.4%
−75.5 ptssince 2013
from 81.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Parker City, Indiana?

Parker City, Indiana has about 1,278 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Parker City, Indiana?

The typical household in Parker City, Indiana earns about $47,679 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Parker City, Indiana expensive?

In Parker City, Indiana, the median home is worth about $72,800, and the typical rent is about $631 a month.

How educated are people in Parker City, Indiana?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in Parker City, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Parker City, Indiana?

About 9.2% of people in Parker City, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Parker City, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Parker City, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 45 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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