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Parker

South Dakota · 1,349 residents (2025 est.) · 1.172 sq mi
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Parker has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $89,676. Population has grown 24% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $231,100. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 100%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,280
+24%since 2000
from 1,031 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,092 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 880 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.4
−12%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,349 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8749851K1K1K1990201020202024Parker
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$89,676
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,481
+112%since 2000
from $17,225 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.0%
+34.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.346
−1%since 2010
from 0.351 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade18%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information5.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$231,100
+100%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$971
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $354 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
21.4% rent
Vacancy rate
3.5%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.1%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.6%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+52%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
58
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(1,006)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(4)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.2%(23)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(1,185)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(70)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(25)
Diversity Score17.4%(223)
Diversity Score
17
+692%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+40%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 1.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 73.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.5%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.9%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.1%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
55.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.7%
−47.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2012
from 7.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.9%
−83.0 ptssince 2013
from 87.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.8%
+35.5 ptssince 2017
from 59.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2016
from 98.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Parker, South Dakota?

Parker, South Dakota has about 1,280 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Parker, South Dakota?

The typical household in Parker, South Dakota earns about $89,676 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Parker, South Dakota expensive?

In Parker, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $231,100, and the typical rent is about $971 a month.

How educated are people in Parker, South Dakota?

About 19.9% of adults age 25 and over in Parker, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Parker, South Dakota?

About 11.1% of people in Parker, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Parker, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Parker, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 296 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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