Parkers Lake is located in McCreary County Kentucky. Parkers Lake has a 2024 population of 2,562. Parkers Lake is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.
The average household income in Parkers Lake is $46,549 with a poverty rate of 40.31%. The median age in Parkers Lake is 39 years: 41.3 years for males, and 36.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Parkers Lake was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,402 | 93.75% |
| Two or more races | 87 | 3.4% |
| Black or African American | 55 | 2.15% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.35% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.35% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 808 | 3.01 | 90.3 | 9.7 |
| Married | 423 | 3.83 | 97.6 | 2.4 |
| Non Family | 230 | 1.25 | 82.2 | 17.8 |
| Female | 93 | 3.73 | 71 | 29 |
| Male | 62 | 2.87 | 100 | 0 |
3.67
Average Family Size
3.01
Average Household Size
90.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 145 | 8.99% |
| Associates Degree | 140 | 8.68% |
| Bachelors Degree | 41 | 2.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 89 | 5.52% |
| High School Graduate | 764 | 47.37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 187 | 11.59% |
| Some College | 247 | 15.31% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,566 | 1,259 | 127 |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 3 | 3 |
| Black | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 3 | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $75,714 | $87,880 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $24,315 | $28,889 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $28,370 | $36,042 | $23,667 |
| Some College | $33,920 | $48,542 | $31,250 |
$28,370
Average Earnings
$36,042
Average Male
$23,667
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.19% of Parkers Lake residents speak only English, while 1.81% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.76% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,392 | 951 | 39.76% |
| Black | 51 | 51 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 12 | 100% |
| Multiple | 77 | 12 | 15.58% |
| Islander | 9 | 9 | 100% |
40.31%
Overall Poverty Rate
32.83%
Male Poverty Rate
47.01%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Parkers Lake is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Parkers Lake is Multiple, with 15.58% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.17%. Among those working part-time, it was 46.96%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 44.63%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 45.16% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.93% |
| Some College | 25.84% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.23% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 29.97% |
| Male Unemployed | 6.45% |
| Male Employed | 1.16% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $36,176 | $52,256 |
| Households | $28,750 | $46,549 |
| Married Families | $41,806 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,868 | $31,911 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.6%
Male Marriage Rate
41.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
127
Number of Veterans
118
Male Veterans
9
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 46 |
| First Gulf War | 43 |
| Second Gulf War | 26 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 43 |
| 35 to 54 | 28 |
| 75+ | 24 |
| 65 to 74 | 22 |
| 18 to 34 | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 127 | 6.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
27.56%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.88%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
29.3%
Labor Force Participation
27.5%
Employment Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
64.25%
Born in Parkers Lake
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Parkers Lake residents were born in the United States, with 64.25% having been born in Kentucky. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,562 | 0 | 0% |