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Parker City, IN


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Parker City, Indiana

Parker City, Indiana, in Randolph county, is 9 miles E of Muncie, Indiana (center to center) and 58 miles NE of Indianapolis, Indiana. There are 1,416 residents in the town.

The People and Families of Parker City

In Parker City, about 56% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Parker City had a median family income of $38,984.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Parker City Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Parker City that were owner-occupied was 78%.

Commuting

In Parker City, 92% of commuters drive to work. It you are in the town, expect to drive to most places you want to go. There's not much public transportation here.

Comparative Profile of Parker City, IN

Comparing Parker City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population89
Senior Citizens68
Age of the Population69
Children Under 5 Years Old52
Male Share of the Population32
Well-Paid Single Men31
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better65
Median Family Income53
People Above Poverty53
College Educated Adults46

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times44
Working at Home34
Walking and Biking to Work21
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Affordability of Rents68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57
Housing Recently Built45
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
People Living Alone33
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