Parker, FL Demographics
A map of Parker's Population by Race
Parker, Florida has an estimated population of 4,509, a large increase from the 4,010 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.9% White, 20.1% Black, 3.5% Hispanic, 2.1% Asian, 1.2% Multiracial, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Parker, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Parker has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Parker, that probability was 49.6% in 2020 and 42.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Parker is ranked the 505th most populous place in Florida, out of 956 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Parker was ranked the 523rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Parker's White Population
3,289 residents of Parker, or 72.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Parker is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Parker ranks 465th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Parker's White population has grown by an estimated 18.9%. White residents' share of Parker's population has increased from 69.0% to 72.9%.
Parker is more White than neighboring Springfield (60.1% White), Tyndall AFB (45% White), Callaway (54.9% White), Cedar Grove (64.2% White), and Panama City (61.8% White).
Parker's Black Population
908 residents of Parker, or 20.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Parker is higher than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Parker ranks 283rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Parker's Black population has grown by an estimated 75.6%. Black residents' share of Parker's population has increased from 12.9% to 20.1%.
Parker is more Black than neighboring Tyndall AFB (15.9% Black), Callaway (19.6% Black), and Cedar Grove (15.5% Black). Parker is less Black than neighboring Springfield (20.3% Black).
Parker's Asian Population
96 residents of Parker, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Parker is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Parker ranks 174th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Parker's Asian population has declined by an estimated 22.0%. Asian residents' share of Parker's population has decreased from 3.1% to 2.1%.
Parker is more Asian than neighboring Panama City (1.7% Asian). Parker is less Asian than neighboring Springfield (3.4% Asian), Tyndall AFB (3.6% Asian), Callaway (4.3% Asian), and Cedar Grove (3.4% Asian).
Parker's Hispanic Population
158 residents of Parker, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Parker is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Parker ranks 610th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Parker's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 51.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Parker's population has decreased from 8.1% to 3.5%.
Parker is less Hispanic than neighboring Springfield (8.8% Hispanic), Tyndall AFB (29.8% Hispanic), Callaway (13.7% Hispanic), Cedar Grove (13.9% Hispanic), and Panama City (9.7% Hispanic).
Parker's Native American/Other Population
6 residents of Parker, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Parker is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Parker ranks 249th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Parker's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 85.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Parker's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.1%.
Parker is less Native American/Other than neighboring Springfield (0.5% Native American/Other), Tyndall AFB (0.9% Native American/Other), Callaway (0.9% Native American/Other), Cedar Grove (0.2% Native American/Other), and Panama City (1.4% Native American/Other).
Parker's Multiracial Population
52 residents of Parker, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Parker is slightly lower than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Parker ranks 80th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Parker's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 78.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Parker's population has decreased from 6.0% to 1.2%.
Parker is less Multiracial than neighboring Springfield (6.9% Multiracial), Tyndall AFB (4.9% Multiracial), Callaway (6.6% Multiracial), Cedar Grove (2.9% Multiracial), and Panama City (5.3% Multiracial).
Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.