Parker, SC Demographics

A map of Parker's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	4,462	5,008	34.6%	37.4%
White	4,136	5,146	32.1%	38.4%
Black	2,975	2,728	23.1%	20.3%
Multiracial	1,261	417	9.8%	3.1%
Asian	64	50	0.5%	0.4%
Native American/Other	0	58	0.0%	0.4%

Parker, South Carolina has an estimated population of 12,898, a decrease from the 13,407 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 34.6% Hispanic, 32.1% White, 23.1% Black, 9.8% Multiracial, 0.5% Asian, and 0.0% 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than South Carolina 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 67.1% in 2020 and 71.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Parker is ranked the 50th most populous place in South Carolina, out of 475 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 46th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Parker's White Population

4,136 residents of Parker, or 32.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Parker is significantly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Parker ranks 364th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parker's White population has declined by an estimated 19.6%. White residents' share of Parker's population has decreased from 38.4% to 32.1%.

Parker is more White than neighboring City View (30.6% White), and Judson (22% White). Parker is less White than neighboring Berea (43.1% White), Welcome (46.5% White), and Dunean (49% White).

Parker's Black Population

2,975 residents of Parker, or 23.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Parker is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Parker ranks 270th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parker's Black population has grown by an estimated 9.1%. Black residents' share of Parker's population has increased from 20.3% to 23.1%.

Parker is more Black than neighboring Berea (19% Black). Parker is less Black than neighboring City View (34.2% Black), Judson (41.6% Black), Welcome (29% Black), and Dunean (34.8% Black).

Parker's Asian Population

64 residents of Parker, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Parker is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Parker ranks 271st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parker's Asian population has grown by an estimated 28.0%. Asian residents' share of Parker's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Parker is more Asian than neighboring Welcome (0.2% Asian), and Dunean (0.3% Asian). Parker is less Asian than neighboring City View (0.9% Asian), Judson (3.8% Asian), and Berea (1.4% Asian).

Parker's Hispanic Population

4,462 residents of Parker, or 34.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Parker is significantly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Parker ranks 4th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parker's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 10.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Parker's population has decreased from 37.4% to 34.6%.

Parker is more Hispanic than neighboring City View (33.4% Hispanic), Judson (29.7% Hispanic), Berea (32.2% Hispanic), Welcome (20.4% Hispanic), and Dunean (9.7% Hispanic).

Parker's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Parker, or 0.0% 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 South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Parker ranks 342nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parker's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Parker's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Parker is less Native American/Other than neighboring Berea (1.7% Native American/Other), and Dunean (0.2% Native American/Other).

Parker's Multiracial Population

1,261 residents of Parker, or 9.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Parker is higher than in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Parker ranks 288th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parker's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 202.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Parker's population has increased from 3.1% to 9.8%.

Parker is more Multiracial than neighboring City View (0.9% Multiracial), Judson (2.9% Multiracial), Berea (2.7% Multiracial), Welcome (3.9% Multiracial), and Dunean (6% 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.