Parker, South Dakota

Parker
City
Parker, South Dakota
Motto:  "Life's A Little Bigger In A Small Town"
Location in Turner County and the state of South Dakota
Coordinates: 43°23′52″N97°08′00″W / 43.39778°N 97.13333°W / 43.39778; -97.13333
Country	United States
State	South Dakota
County	Turner
Incorporated	1883 [1]
Area [2]
• 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 [3]	1,342 ft (409 m)
Population  (2020) [4]
• 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
Area code	605
FIPS code	46-48380 [5]
GNIS feature ID	1267527 [3]
Website	City of Parker

Parker is a city in Turner County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 1,194 at the 2020 census. ^[6] It is the county seat of Turner County. ^[7] 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. ^[8] The name Parker was the maiden name of a railroad official's wife. ^[9]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.15 square miles (2.98 km²), all land. ^[10]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
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 [11] 2018 Estimate [4]

2010 census

As of the census ^[12] 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.

2000 census

As of the census ^[5] of 2000, there were 1,031 people, 431 households, and 293 families living in the city. The population density was 1,106.5 inhabitants per square mile (427.2/km²). There were 450 housing units at an average density of 482.9 per square mile (186.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.96% White, 0.39% African American, 0.48% Native American, 0.10% Asian, and 1.07% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.39% of the population.

There were 431 households, out of which 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.0% were non-families. 28.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 23.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.1 males.

As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $37,250, and the median income for a family was $44,226. Males had a median income of $28,698 versus $20,909 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,225. About 7.7% of families and 7.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.7% of those under age 18 and 12.6% of those age 65 or over.

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. ^[13]

The district added a new elementary school building in 2022 and continues to expand. ^[14]

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. ^[15] 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. ^[16] Both were inducted into the South Dakota sports hall of fame. ^[17]

References

1. "SD Towns" (PDF). South Dakota State Historical Society . Retrieved February 15, 2010.
2. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
3. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Parker, South Dakota
4. "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
5. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
6. "U.S. Census Bureau: Parker city, South Dakota". www.census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 11, 2022.
7. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
8. Hellmann, Paul T. (May 13, 2013). Historical Gazetteer of the United States. Routledge. p. 994. ISBN   978-1135948597 . Retrieved November 30, 2013.
9. Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 112.
10. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 12, 2012. Retrieved June 21, 2012.
11. United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing" . Retrieved November 8, 2014.
12. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved June 21, 2012.
13. "About Us / Overview". www.parker.k12.sd.us. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
14. "Parker bond passed for 110-year-old school". KELOLAND.com. November 17, 2022. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
15. "Gayle Hoover - South Dakota Sports Hall of Fame". www.sdshof.com. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
16. "Jill Christensen - South Dakota Sports Hall of Fame". www.sdshof.com. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
17. "Christensen inducted in Hall of Fame | The New Era". November 15, 2023. Retrieved November 19, 2023.