Parker is a CDP located in Greenville County South Carolina. Parker has a 2024 population of 12,638. Parker is currently growing at a rate of 0.69% annually and its population has increased by 3.8% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,175 in 2020.
The average household income in Parker is $54,475 with a poverty rate of 29.17%. The median age in Parker is 31.8 years: 26.5 years for males, and 38.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Parker was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,207 | 41.44% |
| Black or African American | 2,716 | 21.62% |
| Other race | 2,233 | 17.77% |
| Two or more races | 2,159 | 17.18% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 111 | 0.88% |
| Native American | 88 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 50 | 0.4% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,012 | 2.48 | 41 | 59 |
| Non Family | 2,358 | 1.32 | 39.9 | 60.1 |
| Married | 1,277 | 3.3 | 59.8 | 40.2 |
| Female | 1,049 | 3.5 | 25.1 | 74.9 |
| Male | 328 | 4.31 | 26.5 | 73.5 |
3.28
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
41.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,356 | 16.63% |
| Associates Degree | 446 | 5.47% |
| Bachelors Degree | 746 | 9.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 478 | 5.86% |
| High School Graduate | 2,845 | 34.89% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,045 | 12.81% |
| Some College | 1,239 | 15.19% |
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 | 3,516 | 2,707 | 994 |
| Black | 2,163 | 1,662 | 130 |
| Hispanic | 2,076 | 999 | 100 |
| Other Race | 1,094 | 419 | 35 |
| 2+ Races | 958 | 636 | 43 |
| Islander | 71 | 22 | 22 |
| Asian | 50 | 50 | 0 |
| Native American | 50 | 37 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 30.99%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,250 | $70,747 | $34,667 |
| Graduate Degree | $52,031 | $52,254 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $25,990 | $38,600 | $18,930 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,302 | $27,827 | $26,053 |
| Overall | $32,102 | $37,263 | $22,950 |
| Some College | $35,215 | $36,667 | $31,875 |
$32,102
Average Earnings
$37,263
Average Male
$22,950
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
71.76% of Parker residents speak only English, while 28.24% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 27.64% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 2,159 | 1,495 | 69.25% |
| Hispanic | 3,949 | 1,116 | 28.26% |
| White | 4,471 | 890 | 19.91% |
| Other | 2,233 | 640 | 28.66% |
| Black | 2,658 | 488 | 18.36% |
| Islander | 111 | 86 | 77.48% |
29.17%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.4%
Male Poverty Rate
31.04%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Parker is Islander, with 77.48% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Parker is Black, with 18.36% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.56%. Among those working part-time, it was 36.26%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.57%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.9% |
| High School | 28.46% |
| Some College | 21.7% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.57% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 65.45% |
| Female Employed | 25.83% |
| Female Unemployed | 16.79% |
| Male Employed | 15.57% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $37,905 | $56,300 |
| Households | $38,607 | $54,475 |
| Married Families | $61,520 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,120 | $47,626 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
28.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
29.8%
Male Marriage Rate
27.2%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
398
Number of Veterans
319
Male Veterans
79
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 103 |
| First Gulf War | 99 |
| Second Gulf War | 29 |
| Korea | 6 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 201 |
| 65 to 74 | 103 |
| 75+ | 51 |
| 35 to 54 | 39 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 186 | 8.02% |
| White | 182 | 4.13% |
| 2+ Races | 30 | 2.89% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 0.74% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.17%
Veteran Poverty Rate
55.23%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.5%
Labor Force Participation
60%
Employment Rate
5.4%
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
61.76%
Born in Parker
81.79%
Native Born
18.21%
Foreign Born
15.62%
Non Citizen
2.59%
Naturalized
81.79% of Parker residents were born in the United States, with 61.76% having been born in South Carolina. 15.62% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12,638 | 86 | 0.69% |
| 2023 | 12,552 | 86 | 0.69% |
| 2022 | 12,466 | -553 | -4.25% |
| 2021 | 13,019 | 844 | 6.93% |
| 2020 | 12,175 | -52 | -0.43% |
| 2019 | 12,227 | -623 | -4.85% |
| 2018 | 12,850 | 310 | 2.47% |
| 2017 | 12,540 | -203 | -1.59% |
| 2016 | 12,743 | 172 | 1.37% |
| 2015 | 12,571 | 584 | 4.87% |
| 2014 | 11,987 | 505 | 4.4% |
| 2013 | 11,482 | -483 | -4.04% |
| 2012 | 11,965 | 254 | 2.17% |
| 2011 | 11,711 | 280 | 2.45% |
| 2010 | 11,431 | 0 | 0% |