City · Florida
Parker, Florida
Parker, city, in Bay County, Florida. Parker had 4,832 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 20.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 4,010 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 4,509 (±19). GEOID 1255075.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
4,832
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 4,010 · ACS 2020-2024: 4,509 ±19
Median household income
$69,657
±$14,480 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$224,200
±$48,904 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$1,338
±$214 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
Where is Parker and what county is it in?
Parker is a city in Bay County, Florida. It covers 1.9 square miles of land, 2,098 residents per square mile in 2020.
Parker is in the Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Parker, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 4,832 people lived in Parker on July 1, 2025, up 20.6% since 2020, faster than Florida (+8.9%). The 2020 Census counted 4,010 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 4,509 (±19).
| Measure | Parker | Bay County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,509 ±19 | 186,393 | −36 |
| Households | 1,923 ±224 | 78,778 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.34 ±0.27 | 2.33 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,399 ±217 | 108,362 | +411 |
Parker's population since 2000
From 4,623 in 2000 to 4,832 in 2025: up 4.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Parker as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Parker?
The median resident of Parker is 38.4 years old; 20.5% are under 18 and 18.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 72.9%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 20.1%. 7.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Parker | Bay County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.4 ±9.4 | 41.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.5% ±4.8 pts | 21.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.9% ±4.0 pts | 18.3% | – |
| Male | 46.1% ±6.2 pts | 49.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.5% ±2.5 pts | 9.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 72.9% ±5.5 pts | 72.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 20.1% ±5.1 pts | 9.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.1% ±1.7 pts | 2.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.2% ±0.7 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.7% ±4.8 pts | 8.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.1% ±3.8 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 16.8% ±4.3 pts | 13.6% | – |
| With a disability | 19.1% ±4.5 pts | 17.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.4% ±4.6 pts | 14.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.8% ±6.2 pts | 91.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.0% ±5.7 pts | 29.6% | +8.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.5% ±3.8 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.6% ±5.8 pts | 82.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 5.1% ±3.3 pts | 5.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Parker earn?
Half of Parker's 1,923 households earn less than $69,657 a year (±$14,480), against $73,533 in Bay County and $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 it was $66,044 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart.
| Measure | Parker | Bay County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $69,657 ±$14,480 | $73,533 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $78,215 ±$12,675 | $96,618 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,046 ±$5,351 | $40,782 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 6.8% ±4.9 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.9% ±6.6 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 18.7% ±7.8 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.9% ±1.6 pts | 97.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.6% ±3.3 pts | 92.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Parker?
Owners occupy 54.1% of Parker's occupied homes and renters 45.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $224,200 by its owner (±$48,904). The median renter pays $1,338 a month including utilities, and 51.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Parker | Bay County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $224,200 ±$48,904 | $310,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,338 ±$214 | $1,484 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 51.2% ±19.1 pts | 45.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,534 ±$237 | $1,778 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 54.1% ±9.1 pts | 66.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 45.9% ±9.1 pts | 33.2% | – |
| Housing units | 2,399 ±217 | 108,362 | +411 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 4.1% ±6.2 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 12.1% ±10.5 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 49.6% ±8.0 pts | 51.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 11.6% ±6.8 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 6.0% ±7.6 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.3% ±1.2 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.8% ±1.3 pts | 4.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Parker building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Parker in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 7.6 across Florida.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Parker work and get to work?
57.6% of Parker's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 23.7 minutes.
| Measure | Parker | Bay County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.7% ±6.8 pts | 63.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.5% ±6.8 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 57.6% ±12.7 pts | 75.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 25.5% ±12.1 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1% ±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.0% ±1.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.5% ±5.8 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.7 min ±4.8 | 23.9 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Parker?
1 census tract lies mostly in Parker, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9Bay County | 4,474 | $70,417 |
| Tract 8.06Bay County | 4,047 | $81,462 |
| Tract 10Bay County | 1,878 | $54,120 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Parker) · Census block assignment files
How does Parker compare with other places in Florida?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Parker is the 4,985th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 233rd-most populous of 411 in Florida.
Parker ranks 414th of 754 places in Florida with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 233rd | 411 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 33rd | 328 |
| Residents per square mile | 360th | 770 |
| Median household income | 414th | 754 |
| Per capita income | 453rd | 763 |
| Median home value | 597th | 749 |
| Median gross rent | 487th | 710 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 492nd | 733 |
| Median age | 551st | 762 |
| Owner-occupied share | 650th | 760 |
| Travel time to work | 595th | 764 |
Parker's figures with every place in Florida (CSV)
Every place in Florida, sortable · Compare Parker with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Parker?
17 of the 57 figures for Parker on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Parker are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Parker.