Demographics & People — Parker, South Dakota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,247 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~1,400 |
| Median Age | 36.4 |
| Total Households | 514 |
| Family Households | 289 |
| Average Household Size | 2.43 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,128 |
| Black or African American | 35 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 78 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 464 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 238 |
| Norwegian | 113 |
| Other groups | 113 |
| Swedish | 94 |
| Danish | 93 |
| Dutch | 93 |
| English | 89 |
| Irish | 65 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 63 |
Language
| English Only | 1,146 |
| Spanish | 41 |
| Population 5+ | 1,192 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 53 |
| Population 18+ | 836 |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Parker, South Dakota.