Parker City, Indiana facts for kids
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Parker City, Indiana
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Location of Parker City in Randolph County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Randolph |
| Township | Monroe |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.57 sq mi (1.49 km2) |
| • Land | 0.57 sq mi (1.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,024 ft (312 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,278 |
| • Density | 2,222.61/sq mi (857.88/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47368
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-57978 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396848 |
Parker City is a small town located in Randolph County, Indiana, in the United States. It is part of Monroe Township. In 2020, about 1,278 people lived there.
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History of Parker City
Parker City was first known as Morristown. It was officially planned out, or platted, in 1851. This means its streets and lots were mapped out for the first time. A post office has been open in Parker City since 1853, helping people send and receive mail for many years.
Geography of Parker City
Parker City is located in Indiana. It covers a total area of about 0.57 square miles (1.49 square kilometers). All of this area is land. The town sits at an elevation of about 1,025 feet (312 meters) above sea level.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 909 | — | |
| 1910 | 800 | −12.0% | |
| 1920 | 697 | −12.9% | |
| 1930 | 794 | 13.9% | |
| 1940 | 786 | −1.0% | |
| 1950 | 915 | 16.4% | |
| 1960 | 1,181 | 29.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,179 | −0.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,414 | 19.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,323 | −6.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,416 | 7.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,419 | 0.2% | |
| 2020 | 1,278 | −9.9% | |
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Parker City Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 1,419 people living in Parker City. These people made up 544 households, with 372 of them being families. The town had about 2,490 people per square mile.
Most of the people living in Parker City were White (97.7%). A small number were African American (0.5%) or Native American (0.4%). About 0.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 35% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Nearly half of the households (48.3%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.46 people. The average family had about 2.98 people.
The average age of people in Parker City was 40.5 years. About 25% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 19% were 65 years old or older. Slightly more than half of the population (53.6%) was female, and 46.4% was male.
See also
In Spanish: Parker City (Indiana) para niños
