Parrish, Alabama facts for kids
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Parrish, Alabama
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Location of Parrish in Walker County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Alabama | |
| County | Walker | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Mayor - Council | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.09 sq mi (5.42 km2) | |
| • Land | 2.09 sq mi (5.42 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 381 ft (116 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 982 | |
| • Density | 469.18/sq mi (181.14/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP code |
35580
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| Area code(s) | 205, 659 | |
| FIPS code | 01-58272 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0124458 | |
Parrish is a small town located in Walker County, Alabama, United States. It officially became a town in October 1922. In 2020, the town had a population of 982 people.
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Where is Parrish Located?
Parrish is found in Alabama at specific geographic coordinates. These are 33.732477 degrees North and 87.279291 degrees West. The town covers a total area of about 2.1 square miles (5.4 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live in Parrish?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 987 | — | |
| 1940 | 870 | −11.9% | |
| 1950 | 757 | −13.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,608 | 112.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,742 | 8.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,583 | −9.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,433 | −9.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,268 | −11.5% | |
| 2010 | 982 | −22.6% | |
| 2020 | 982 | 0.0% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,268 people living in Parrish. These people lived in 506 households. About 358 of these were families. The population density was about 605 people per square mile.
The people living in Parrish come from different backgrounds. Most residents were White, and a good number were Black or African American. There were also smaller groups of Native American, Asian, and people of two or more races. Some residents were Hispanic or Latino.
The age of the people in Parrish varied. About 23.7% of the population was under 18 years old. About 15.1% of the people were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 39 years old.
Schools in Parrish
Parrish has schools that are part of the Walker County Board of Education. These include Parrish Elementary and Parrish High School. The school mascot for Parrish High School was the Tornadoes.
Why Did Parrish High School Close?
In 2014, the Walker County Board of Education decided to close Parrish High School. This happened after the 2013–2014 school year. The decision was made because of money problems.
Students who were not graduating that year had to go to other schools. They could choose between Oakman High School in Oakman or Cordova High School in Cordova.
Parrish High School Sports
The football team from Parrish High School had a big win in 2003. They won the Class 1A State Championship. This was part of the Alabama High School Athletics Association.
See also
In Spanish: Parrish (Alabama) para niños
