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Parker

South Dakota · 1,194 residents · 1.172 sq mi
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Parker is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,827. Population has grown 16% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $156,800. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents. Households here earn about 28% more than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,194
+16%since 2000
from 1,031 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,019 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 880 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.8
−11%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8749851K1K1K1990201020202024Parker
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,827
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,541
+101%since 2000
from $17,225 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.8%
+32.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,800
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$653
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $354 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
18.5% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+20%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(1,073)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(50)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other1.9%(23)
Diversity Score16.5%(197)
Diversity Score
16
+648%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+61%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2011
from 1.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 73.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.8%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.1%
−84.8 ptssince 2013
from 87.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Parker, South Dakota?

Parker, South Dakota has about 1,194 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Parker, South Dakota earns about $76,827 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 $156,800, and the typical rent is about $653 a month.

How educated are people in Parker, South Dakota?

About 24.3% 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 3.5% 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 210 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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