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Parish
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Location in Oswego County and the state of New York.
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Location of New York in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Oswego County |
| Incorporated | 1828 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 42.0 sq mi (109 km2) |
| • Land | 41.8 sq mi (108 km2) |
| • Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.52 km2) |
| Elevation | 495 ft (151 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 2,558 |
| • Estimate
(2016)
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2,463 |
| • Density | 58.92/sq mi (22.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13131
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| Area code(s) | 315 |
| FIPS code | 36-56352 |
| Website | https://townofparish-ny.us/ |
Parish is a small town located in Oswego County, New York, United States. In New York, a "town" is a type of local government area.
The Town of Parish was created in 1828. It was formed from a part of the Town of Mexico. Inside the Town of Parish, there is also a smaller area called the Village of Parish.
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Exploring the Geography of Parish
Parish covers a total area of about 42 square miles (109 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 41.8 square miles (108 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.2 square miles (0.52 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People of Parish
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 968 | — | |
| 1840 | 1,543 | 59.4% | |
| 1850 | 1,799 | 16.6% | |
| 1860 | 2,027 | 12.7% | |
| 1870 | 1,929 | −4.8% | |
| 1880 | 1,817 | −5.8% | |
| 1890 | 1,770 | −2.6% | |
| 1900 | 1,530 | −13.6% | |
| 1910 | 1,311 | −14.3% | |
| 1920 | 1,265 | −3.5% | |
| 1930 | 1,249 | −1.3% | |
| 1940 | 1,199 | −4.0% | |
| 1950 | 1,264 | 5.4% | |
| 1960 | 1,439 | 13.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,782 | 23.8% | |
| 1980 | 2,172 | 21.9% | |
| 1990 | 2,425 | 11.6% | |
| 2000 | 2,694 | 11.1% | |
| 2010 | 2,558 | −5.0% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 2,463 | −3.7% | |
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In 2010, the town of Parish had a population of 2,558 people. By 2016, the estimated population was around 2,463.
According to the 2000 census, there were 2,694 people living in Parish. These people lived in 955 households, with 741 of them being families. The average number of people in a household was about 2.82.
Age Groups in Parish
The population in Parish is made up of different age groups.
- About 29.8% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 7.2% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- The largest group, about 31.4%, was between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 22.1% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 9.4% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Parish was 35 years.
Income in Parish
In 2000, the average income for a household in Parish was $37,802. For families, the average income was $40,926. The average income per person in the town was $16,149.
Communities and Places in Parish
- Parish – This is the main Village of Parish, located within the larger Town of Parish.
