Parker, Florida

Parker is a city in Bay County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Panama City–Panama City Beach, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 US census, it had a population of 4,010, down from 4,317 at the 2010 census.

Geography
Parker is located at 30.12955°N, -85.60087°W.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.3 km$2$ (2.4 mi$2$), of which 1.9 sqmi is land and 0.5 sqmi (20.16%) is water.

Demographics
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 4,010 people, 1,789 households, and 1,110 families residing in the city.

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 4,317 people, 2,012 households, and 1,140 families residing in the city.

In 2010, the population density was 2,272.1 PD/sqmi. There were 2,310 housing units at an average density of 1,215.8 /sqmi.

In 2010, there were 1,861 households, 23.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.8% were headed by married couples living together, 14.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.6% were non-families. 29.4% of households were made up of individuals, and 11.6% were someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.32, and the average family size was 2.82.

In 2010, the age distribution was 21.2% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 28.0% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% 65 or older. The median age was 40.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.6 males.

As of the 2000 census, the median household income was $35,813, and the median family income was $43,929. Males had a median income of $28,455 versus $21,205 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,660. About 10.1% of families and 12.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.3% of those under age 18 and 4.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Parker is home to Parker Elementary School, the city is part of the Bay District Schools district.

Parks and recreation
The following parks are located within the city limits:
 * Earl Gilbert Park
 * Parker Sports Complex
 * Parker Environmental Exploratorium and Boat Ramp
 * Parker Memorial Park
 * Under the Oaks Park