Parker SnackAbility
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Cost of living in Parker summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Parker. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around South Carolina. Key points include:
The cost of living in Parker is 88 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Parker is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Parker is $176,579.
The median income in Parker is $40,043.
Parker's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Parker Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Parker | South Carolina | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 92 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 96 | 100 |
| Health | 58 | 82 | 100 |
| Housing | 97 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 106 | 101 | 100 |
| Utilities | 100 | 97 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Parker, SC Weather
The average high in Parker is 71.2° and the average low is 49.9°.
There are 81.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 49.9 inches of precipitation each year with 2.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Parker |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 71.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 49.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 81.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 49.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 2.3 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Parker Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Parker
The current population in Parker is 12,898. The population has increased 25.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12,898 | 2.7% |
| 2023 | 12,564 | 0.8% |
| 2022 | 12,466 | -4.2% |
| 2021 | 13,019 | 6.9% |
| 2020 | 12,175 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 12,227 | -4.8% |
| 2018 | 12,850 | 2.5% |
| 2017 | 12,540 | -1.6% |
| 2016 | 12,743 | 1.4% |
| 2015 | 12,571 | 4.9% |
| 2014 | 11,987 | 4.4% |
| 2013 | 11,482 | -4.0% |
| 2012 | 11,965 | 2.2% |
| 2011 | 11,711 | 13.9% |
| 2010 | 10,286 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Parker
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Parker is:
32.1% White with 4,136 White residents.
23.1% African American with 2,975 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.5% Asian with 64 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
9.8% Two Or More with 1,261 Two Or More residents.
34.6% Hispanic with 4,462 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Parker | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 32.1% | 61.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 23.1% | 24.6% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 1.7% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 9.8% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 34.6% | 7.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Parker
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Parker is 48.6% female with 6,272 female residents.
Parker is 51.4% male with 6,626 male residents.
| Gender | Parker | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 51.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.4% | 48.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Parker for adults over 25
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11.0% of adults in Parker completed < 9th grade.
15.0% of adults in Parker completed 9-12th grade.
35.0% of adults in Parker completed high school / ged.
17.0% of adults in Parker completed some college.
5.0% of adults in Parker completed associate's degree.
10.0% of adults in Parker completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Parker completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Parker completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Parker completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Parker | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 11.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 15.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 35.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10.0% | 20.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Parker, South Carolina
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3.4% of households in Parker earn Less than $10,000.
4.6% of households in Parker earn $10,000 to $14,999.
14.9% of households in Parker earn $15,000 to $24,999.
18.8% of households in Parker earn $25,000 to $34,999.
18.1% of households in Parker earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.1% of households in Parker earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.3% of households in Parker earn $75,000 to $99,999.
9.3% of households in Parker earn $100,000 to $149,999.
1.8% of households in Parker earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.7% of households in Parker earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Parker | SC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.4% | 5.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.6% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 14.9% | 7.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 18.8% | 7.7% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 18.1% | 11.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.1% | 17.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.3% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.3% | 16.4% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.8% | 8.0% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.7% | 8.9% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
