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Parker

South Dakota · 1,022 residents · 1.172 sq mi
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Parker has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,260. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $89,600. Poverty is rare here, at 3.1% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,022
−1%since 2000
from 1,031 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
872 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 880 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.8
−3%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8749851K1K1K1990201020202024Parker
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,260
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,718
+32%since 2000
from $17,225 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.351
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade12.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,600
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$608
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $354 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.7%
−31.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
25.3% rent
Vacancy rate
14.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+5%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(977)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2%(20)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other3.6%(37)
Diversity Score14%(143)
Diversity Score
14
+534%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.7%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+19%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.4%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.4%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Parker, South Dakota?

Parker, South Dakota has about 1,022 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Parker, South Dakota earns about $50,260 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 $89,600, and the typical rent is about $608 a month.

How educated are people in Parker, South Dakota?

About 26.7% 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 3.1% 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 38 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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