Parker, Florida facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Parker, Florida
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| City of Parker | ||
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| Motto(s):
A Community of Friendly Neighbors
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Florida |
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| County | Bay | |
| Settled | 1818-1910 | |
| Incorporated | 1967 | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Mayor-Council | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.43 sq mi (6.30 km2) | |
| • Land | 1.91 sq mi (4.95 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.52 sq mi (1.35 km2) | |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,010 | |
| • Density | 2,098.38/sq mi (809.99/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP code |
32404
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| Area code(s) | 850 | |
| FIPS code | 12-55075 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0288507 | |
| Website | http://www.cityofparker.com | |
Parker is a small city located in Bay County, Florida, in the United States. It is part of the larger Panama City area. This means it's connected to a bigger group of towns and cities that are close to each other.
In 2020, about 4,010 people lived in Parker. This was a little less than the 4,317 people who lived there in 2010.
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About Parker, Florida
Where is Parker Located?
Parker is found in the state of Florida. Its exact location is around 30°07′46″N 85°36′03″W / 30.129552°N 85.600875°W.
Size of the City
The city of Parker covers a total area of about 6.3 square kilometers (2.4 square miles). Most of this area, about 4.95 square kilometers (1.91 square miles), is land. The rest, about 1.35 square kilometers (0.52 square miles), is water.
People of Parker
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Parker has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| 1960 | 2,669 | — | |
| 1970 | 4,212 | 57.8% | |
| 1980 | 4,298 | 2.0% | |
| 1990 | 4,598 | 7.0% | |
| 2000 | 4,623 | 0.5% | |
| 2010 | 4,317 | −6.6% | |
| 2020 | 4,010 | −7.1% | |
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As you can see, the population grew quite a bit from 1960 to 2000. Since then, it has become a bit smaller.
Who Lives in Parker?
In 2020, there were 4,010 people living in Parker. These people made up 1,789 households. A household is like a home where people live together. There were also 1,110 families.
Parker is a diverse city. Most people are White, but there are also many Black or African American residents. People from Asian backgrounds, Native American backgrounds, and those who identify with two or more races also call Parker home. A growing number of people are of Hispanic or Latino heritage.
Education in Parker
Parker has its own school for younger students. It is called Parker Elementary School. This school is part of the Bay District Schools system. This school district helps manage all the public schools in Bay County.
Fun Places in Parker
Parker has several parks where you can relax and play. These parks offer different activities for everyone to enjoy:
- Earl Gilbert Park
- Parker Sports Complex
- Parker Environmental Exploratorium and Boat Ramp
- Parker Memorial Park
- Under the Oaks Park
See also
In Spanish: Parker (Florida) para niños
