Parker, SD

Census Place

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2023 Population

1,247

12.2% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Thune

Republican Party

US Senator

Mike Rounds

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

36.9

6.11% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

6.7%

28.8% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$87,632

4.49% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$208,000

13.3% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

687

17.4% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Parker, SD had a population of 1.25k people with a median age of 36.9 and a median household income of $87,632. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Parker, SD grew from 1,111 to 1,247, a 12.2% increase and its median household income grew from $83,864 to $87,632, a 4.49% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Parker, SD are White (Non-Hispanic) (90.2%), Two+ (Hispanic) (4.25%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.81%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Hispanic) (1.76%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (0.722%).

None of the households in Parker, SD reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.7% of the residents in Parker, SD are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Parker, SD was $208,000, and the homeownership rate was 77.8%.

Most people in Parker, SD drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Parker, SD was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Parker, SD is home to a population of 1.25k people, from which 97.7% are citizens. As of 2023, 2.33% of Parker, SD residents were born outside of the country (29 people).

In 2023, there were 21.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.13k people) in Parker, SD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 53 Two+ (Hispanic) and 35 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.7%

2023 Citizenship

98.1%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.7% of Parker, SD residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Parker, SD was 98.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Parker, SD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Parker, SD

White (Non-Hispanic)
1.13k ± 221
Two+ (Hispanic)
53 ± 66.8
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
35 ± 42

6.26%

Hispanic Population

78 people

6.26% of the people in Parker, SD are hispanic (78 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Parker, SD as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for South Dakota.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,032 ± 1,350 people
Guatemala
2,803 ± 1,298 people
Ethiopia
2,418 ± 1,206 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Dakota was Mexico, the natal country of 3,032 South Dakota residents, followed by Guatemala with 2,803 and Ethiopia with 2,418.

Foreign-Born Population

2.33%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

29 people

1.89%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

21 people

As of 2023, 2.33% of Parker, SD residents (29 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Parker, SD was 1.89%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Parker, SD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
13 ± 17
Korea
5 ± 12
Gulf War (2001-)
4 ± 15

Parker, SD has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.6 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Parker, SD employs 687 people. The largest industries in Parker, SD are , and the highest paying industries are Manufacturing ($89,000), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($78,646), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($71,071).

Males in South Dakota have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,552. The income inequality in South Dakota (measured using the Gini index) is 0.438, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

687

2023 Value

± 135

17.4%

1 Year growth

± 24.1%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Parker, SD grew at a rate of 17.4%, from 585 employees to 687 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Parker, SD, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (95 people), Construction & Extraction Occupations (89 people), and Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (74 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Parker, SD.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in South Dakota (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

687

2023 Value

± 135

17.4%

1 Year growth

± 24.1%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Parker, SD grew at a rate of 17.4%, from 585 employees to 687 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Parker, SD, are . This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Parker, SD, though some of these residents may live in Parker, SD and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$55,431

Median earning men ± $6,274

$45,298

Median earning women ± $13,188

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Manufacturing ($88,625), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($72,232), and Retail Trade ($61,094).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($65,250), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,500), and Retail Trade ($29,417).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.37%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 450k people employed in South Dakota. This represents a 2.37% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 8.96%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in South Dakota.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.574% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.482% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (206k), Some college (148k), and Bachelors Degree (133k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Parker, SD was $208,000 in 2023, which is 0.686 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $183,600 to $208,000, a 13.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Parker, SD is 77.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Parker, SD have an average commute time of 25.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Parker, SD is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$208,000

Median Property Value 2023

±$48,261

$400

Median Property Taxes

±$92

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Parker, SD the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Parker, SD compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

77.8%

Homeownership

2023

61.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 77.8% of the housing units in Parker, SD were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 81.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Parker, SD compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 9651

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in Parker, SD colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$87,632

Median Household Income

± $9,893

514

Number of Households

± 105

In 2023, the median household income of the 514 households in Parker, SD grew to $87,632 from the previous year's value of $83,864.

The following chart displays the households in Parker, SD distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $100k - $125k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Parker, SD is from South Dakota.

0.438

2022 Wage GINI in South Dakota

0.439

2021 Wage GINI in South Dakota

In 2022, the income inequality in South Dakota was 0.438 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.26% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for South Dakota was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Dakota in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in South Dakota across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (90.2%)
Carpooled (6.26%)
Worked At Home (2.62%)

In 2023, 90.2% of workers in Parker, SD drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (6.26%) and those who worked at home (2.62%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

25.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Parker, SD have a shorter commute time (25.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.79% of the workforce in Parker, SD have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Parker, SD compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Parker, SD distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Parker, SD have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

6.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Parker, SD (83 out of 1.24k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Parker, SD is White, followed by Native American and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

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The following map shows the N/A by state over multiple years.

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Health

96.9% of the population of Parker, SD has health coverage, with 61.5% on employee plans, 11.7% on Medicaid, 11.9% on Medicare, 8.98% on non-group plans, and 2.73% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28.9% under 18 years, 17.2% between 18 and 34 years, 39.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44% were men and 56% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.13%

Uninsured

61.5%

Employer Coverage

11.7%

Medicaid

11.9%

Medicare

8.98%

Non-Group

2.73%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Parker, SD declined by 29.1% from 4.41% to 3.13%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Parker, SD changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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