Parker, Texas facts for kids
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Parker, Texas
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Location of Parker in Collin County, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Collin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.55 sq mi (22.13 km2) |
| • Land | 8.52 sq mi (22.06 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 610 ft (190 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,462 |
| • Density | 638.8/sq mi (246.81/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 214, 469, 945, 972 |
| FIPS code | 48-55152 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411374 |
Parker is a city located in Collin County, Texas, United States. In 2020, about 5,462 people lived there. It's a smaller city that offers a quiet place to live, not too far from bigger cities.
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History of Parker
The first people to settle in the Parker area arrived in the early 1840s. The city was named after William C. Parker. He was the son of John C. Parker, who was the first known settler in this area.
Parker officially became a city on March 22, 1969. This means it gained its own local government.
A very old church, Corinth Presbyterian Church, was started in Parker in 1846. The building you see today was built in 1923. It is thought to be the oldest church that has continuously met in Collin County.
Where is Parker Located?
Parker is in the southern part of Collin County. It shares its borders with several other towns. To the north is Allen, and to the west is Plano. To the south, you'll find Murphy. Wylie is to the southeast, and Lucas is to the northeast.
The city is about 26 miles northeast of the center of Dallas. This makes it close enough to a major city for activities.
Parker covers a total area of about 8.5 square miles (22.13 square kilometers). Only a tiny part of this area is water.
Parker is also famous for being the home of Southfork Ranch. This ranch was used as the setting for the popular television show Dallas.
Parker's Population Growth
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 367 | — | |
| 1980 | 1,098 | 199.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,235 | 12.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,379 | 11.7% | |
| 2010 | 3,811 | 176.4% | |
| 2020 | 5,462 | 43.3% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 6,192 | 62.5% | |
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Parker has grown quite a bit over the years. In 1970, only 367 people lived there. By 2020, the population had grown to 5,462 people. This shows how the city has developed and attracted more residents.
Schools in Parker
Most of Parker is part of the Plano Independent School District. A smaller part of the city is served by the Allen Independent School District.
Students in the Allen ISD part of Parker attend Allen High School. Those in the Plano ISD part go to Plano East Senior High School.
Famous People from Parker
Several notable people have connections to Parker, Texas:
- Patrisha Zobel de Ayala - A successful CEO and graduate of Harvard Medical School.
- Anna Kotchneva - A talented gymnast.
- Jodie Anne Laubenberg - Served as a representative in the Texas House of Representatives.
- Nastia Liukin - A gymnast who won a gold medal at the 2008 Olympics.
- Valeri Liukin - Also a gymnast, he won a gold medal at the 1988 Olympics.
- Rich Templeton - The CEO of Texas Instruments, a big technology company.
Images for kids
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A view of Parker, Texas.
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Map showing Parker's location in Collin County.
See also
In Spanish: Parker (Texas) para niños
