Parker, SD is a small town located in southeast South Dakota, with a population of 990 people. The town is known for its tight-knit community and wide range of outdoor activities that can be enjoyed year-round. The local businesses in Parker include the Corner Bakery and Café, park and shop grocery store, and multiple family-owned restaurants. In addition to these establishments, there are also several organizations in the town such as the Parker Volunteer Fire Department, which provides fire safety education for the town's residents. There are plenty of outdoor activities available to enjoy around Parker, including fishing on Lake Thompson, hiking at Sheps Canyon Park, and biking along the Big Sioux River Trail. Additionally, throughout the year several sporting events such as baseball tournaments are held in Parker by local organizations such as the South Dakota Little League Baseball Association.
The population in Parker is 990. There are 859 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Parker is 39.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Parker is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Parker
- 50.3% are married
- 9.2% are divorced
- 32.0% are married with children
- 12.1% have children, but are single
Race in Parker
- 97.2% are White
- 1.3% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander