Parker, Kansas facts for kids
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Parker, Kansas
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Location within Linn County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Linn |
| Founded | 1880s |
| Platted | 1889 |
| Incorporated | 1897 |
| Named for | J.W. Parker |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.28 sq mi (0.73 km2) |
| • Land | 0.28 sq mi (0.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,004 ft (306 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 241 |
| • Density | 861/sq mi (330.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66072
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| Area code | 913 |
| FIPS code | 20-54500 |
| GNIS ID | 2396149 |
Parker is a small city located in Linn County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 241 people lived there. It's a quiet place in the heart of Kansas.
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History of Parker
Parker was first planned out around 1889. It was named after J.W. Parker, who owned the land where the city was built.
The first post office in Parker opened in December 1888. This helped people send and receive mail easily.
Geography of Parker
Parker is a small city that covers an area of about 0.27 square miles (0.73 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Parker's Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 306 | — | |
| 1910 | 398 | 30.1% | |
| 1920 | 436 | 9.5% | |
| 1930 | 364 | −16.5% | |
| 1940 | 361 | −0.8% | |
| 1950 | 251 | −30.5% | |
| 1960 | 181 | −27.9% | |
| 1970 | 255 | 40.9% | |
| 1980 | 270 | 5.9% | |
| 1990 | 256 | −5.2% | |
| 2000 | 281 | 9.8% | |
| 2010 | 277 | −1.4% | |
| 2020 | 241 | −13.0% | |
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Parker's Population in 2020
In 2020, the city of Parker had 241 people living in 89 households. Most people living in Parker were white.
About 26% of the people in Parker were under 18 years old. The average age of people in Parker was about 38 years old.
Parker's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 277 people living in Parker. There were 100 households in the city.
About 33% of the residents were under 18 years old. The median age was 30 years. This means half the people were younger than 30 and half were older.
Education in Parker
The public schools in Parker are part of the Prairie View USD 362 school district.
Parker High School used to be open but closed when schools were combined. The Parker Panthers, a high school boys' track and field team, won a state championship in 1959.
Notable People from Parker
- Sam Brownback - He is a well-known person who used to be a U.S. Senator. He also served as the 46th Governor of Kansas.
See also
In Spanish: Parker (Kansas) para niños
