Parker is a city in South Carolina state in USA with a population of 12175 residents.. The poverty rate of Parker is 26.1%, which is 86% higher than national average. The typical household in Parker earns $37556 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 4 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 13 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 68.3% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Parker, only 66% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Parker remained 3.3%, which is 30% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Parker, only 13% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 21% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Parker is 85, which is 15% lower than national average. Median home value in Parker is $83400 , which is 64% lower than national average. While median income in Parker remained $37556, which is 44% lower than national average.