Parker, South Dakota facts for kids
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Parker
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| Parker, South Dakota | |
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| Motto(s):
"Life's A Little Bigger In A Small Town"
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Location in Turner County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Turner |
| Incorporated | 1883 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.17 sq mi (3.04 km2) |
| • Land | 1.17 sq mi (3.04 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,342 ft (409 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,194 |
| • Density | 1,018.77/sq mi (393.25/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57053
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-48380 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267527 |
| Website | City of Parker |
Parker is a city in Turner County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 1,194 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Turner County. Parker is bordered on its eastern side by South Dakota State Highway 19. Its northern side is bordered by South Dakota State Highway 44. Parker is located approximately 8 miles (13 km) northwest of Chancellor, 42 miles (68 km) east of Parkston and 41 miles (66 km) south of Madison.
History
Parker was established in 1879 as county seat; it was incorporated as a city in 1883. The name Parker was the maiden name of a railroad official's wife.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.15 square miles (2.98 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 113 | — | |
| 1890 | 728 | 544.2% | |
| 1900 | 893 | 22.7% | |
| 1910 | 1,224 | 37.1% | |
| 1920 | 1,288 | 5.2% | |
| 1930 | 1,229 | −4.6% | |
| 1940 | 1,244 | 1.2% | |
| 1950 | 1,148 | −7.7% | |
| 1960 | 1,142 | −0.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,005 | −12.0% | |
| 1980 | 999 | −0.6% | |
| 1990 | 984 | −1.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,031 | 4.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,022 | −0.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,194 | 16.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2018 Estimate |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,022 people, 438 households, and 292 families living in the city. The population density was 888.7 inhabitants per square mile (343.1/km2). There were 489 housing units at an average density of 425.2 per square mile (164.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.6% White, 0.3% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.0% of the population.
There were 438 households, of which 32.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.8% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.3% were non-families. 29.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.85.
The median age in the city was 39.8 years. 25.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.4% were from 25 to 44; 25.4% were from 45 to 64; and 17.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.6% male and 51.4% female.
County fair
Parker has hosted the Turner County Fair, the oldest county fair in South Dakota, for most of its years since the first fair in 1880. The Turner County Fair now hosts its own web site which is including not only the Fair's attractions but also its history, the school houses of Turner County, and annual grounds happenings.
Education
The Parker School District was established in 1889 and has a long standing tradition of excellence in education, receiving the national Blue Ribbon Award for academic excellence in 2012 as well as being recognized from the governor for being a distinguished district for seven years in a row.
The district added a new elementary school building in 2022 and continues to expand.
Nicknamed the 'Pheasants', their high school sports teams have achieved great success. Gayle Hoover coached their boys basketball teams from 1959-1993 and retired as the states all time winningest basketball coach with 577 wins. Jill Christensen coached the volleyball program from 1983-2018 and as of 2023 is the states all time winningest coach regardless of sport with 837 career wins. Both were inducted into the South Dakota sports hall of fame.
See also
In Spanish: Parker (Dakota del Sur) para niños
