Parkston, SD is a small town located in Hutchinson County with a population of 1,761. Parkston's population density is 1,117 people per square mile and is much lower than the US average of 93 people per square mile. The town has various local businesses including Parkston Auto Center, Main Street Market, and Double D Bar & Grill. Residents enjoy the year-round outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and fishing at nearby Lake Parkston. Other organizations and events that are popular in the community include Parkston Athletic Association for youth sports, weekly farmers markets during the summer season, and an annual 4th of July parade.
The population in Parkston is 1,761. There are 1,352 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Parkston is 37.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Parkston is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Parkston
- 55.5% are married
- 6.0% are divorced
- 31.0% are married with children
- 15.9% have children, but are single
Race in Parkston
- 95.7% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 2.5% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander