Parish (village), New York facts for kids
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Parish, New York
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Village
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Location in Oswego County and the state of New York.
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Oswego |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.57 sq mi (4.08 km2) |
| • Land | 1.57 sq mi (4.08 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 495 ft (151 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 447 |
| • Density | 283.99/sq mi (109.64/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13131
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| Area code(s) | 315 |
| FIPS code | 36-56341 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0959863 |
Parish is a small village in New York State. It is located in Oswego County. The village is part of the larger Syracuse metropolitan area. In 2020, about 447 people lived there.
Village History
The Pleasant Lawn Cemetery is an important historical site in Parish. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2005. This means it is recognized for its special historical value.
Village Geography
Parish is located at coordinates 43°24′20″N 76°7′33″W / 43.40556°N 76.12583°W. It is a small village with a total area of about 1.5 square miles (4.0 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the village limits.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 402 | — | |
| 1890 | 541 | 34.6% | |
| 1900 | 548 | 1.3% | |
| 1910 | 490 | −10.6% | |
| 1920 | 476 | −2.9% | |
| 1930 | 508 | 6.7% | |
| 1940 | 521 | 2.6% | |
| 1950 | 574 | 10.2% | |
| 1960 | 567 | −1.2% | |
| 1970 | 634 | 11.8% | |
| 1980 | 535 | −15.6% | |
| 1990 | 473 | −11.6% | |
| 2000 | 512 | 8.2% | |
| 2010 | 450 | −12.1% | |
| 2020 | 447 | −0.7% | |
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In 2000, there were 512 people living in Parish. These people lived in 191 households. A household is a group of people living together. About 132 of these households were families.
Many households had children under 18 living with them. Most households were married couples living together. Some households were led by a single female parent. Others were made up of individuals living alone.
The average household had about 2.68 people. The average family had about 3.26 people.
The population of Parish includes people of all ages. About 31% of the people were under 18 years old. About 13% were 65 years or older. The average age in the village was 36 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 96 males.
Local Attractions
Parish is home to the Bass Lake Resort. This resort offers a place for visitors to relax and enjoy the area.
