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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Parker

South Dakota · 984 residents · 1.172 sq mi
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Parker has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,083. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value is $27,600. With a median age of 39.2, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

984
−5%vs 2000
vs 1,031 in 2000
1990 – 2025
840 / sq mi
−5%vs 2000
vs 880 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
39.2
−5%vs 2000
vs 41.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
8749851K1K1K1990201020202024Parker
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,083
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $37,250 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,629
−50%vs 2000
vs $17,225 in 2000
US average: $14,340
15.9%
+8.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$27,600
−43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $63,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$200
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $354 in 2000
US average: $450
73.9%
−3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.0% in 2000
26.1% rent
1.6
−5%vs 2000
vs 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(980)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(3)
Diversity Score1%(10)
1
−54%vs 2000
vs 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.9%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
69.3%
−16.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.2%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.2 min
+42%vs 2000
vs 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Parker, South Dakota?

Parker, South Dakota has about 984 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Parker, South Dakota earns about $17,083 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 $27,600, and the typical rent is about $200 a month.

How educated are people in Parker, South Dakota?

About 14.9% 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 15.9% of people in Parker, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

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

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