[4] Parkville is known for its antique shops, art galleries, and historic downtown.

Large neighborhoods in Parkville include: Riss Lake, The National, Thousand Oaks, Creekside, Parkville Heights, River Hills, Riverchase, The Bluffs, Downtown, and Pinecrest.

[6] A post office called Parkville was established in 1841,[7] named for settler George S.

[7] The Benjamin Banneker School, Mackay Building, Charles Smith Scott Memorial Observatory, Waddell "A" Truss Bridge, and Washington Chapel C.M.E.

The racial makeup of the city was 85.6% White, 5.1% Asian, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 1.4% African American, and 3.5% from two or more races.

About 71% of the population held a Bachelor's degree or higher and 98% were high school graduates.

As of the 2010 census, there were 5,554 people, 1,974 households, and 1,469 families living in the city.

20.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

As of the 2000 census, there were 4,059 people, 1,510 households, and 1,060 families living in the city.

23.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.