Parker City is a town in Monroe Township, Randolph County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 1,419 at the 2010 census. History Parker City was originally called Morristown, and under the latter name was platted in 1851. A post office has been in operation at Parker City since 1853. Geography Parker City is located at . According to the 2010 census, Parker City has a total area of , all land. It is located at an elevation of 1025 feet. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 1,419 people, 544 households, and 372 families living in the town. The population density was . There were 605 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 97.7% White, 0.5% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.1% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.4% of the population. There were 544 households, of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.3% were married couples living together, 15.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.6% were non-families. 27.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.98. The median age in the town was 40.5 years. 25.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.1% were from 25 to 44; 24.9% were from 45 to 64; and 19.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 46.4% male and 53.6% female. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 1,416 people, 549 households, and 390 families living in the town. The population density was . There were 595 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 99.15% White, 0.14% African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.07% from other races, and 0.35% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.35% of the population. There were 549 households, out of which 33.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.5% were married couples