Parlier, California
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| Coordinates: 36°36′42″N 119°31′37″W / 36.61167°N 119.52694°WCoordinates: 36°36′42″N 119°31′37″W / 36.61167°N 119.52694°W | ||
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 California
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| County | Fresno | |
| Incorporated | November 15, 1921 | |
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| • State Senator | Andy Vidak (R) | |
| • Assemblymember | Joaquin Arambula (D) | |
| • U. S. Rep. | David Valadao (R) | |
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| • Total | 2.194 sq mi (5.682 km2) | |
| • Land | 2.194 sq mi (5.682 km2) | |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% | |
| Elevation | 344 ft (105 m) | |
| Population (2010) | ||
| • Total | 14,494 | |
| • Density | 6,600/sq mi (2,600/km2) | |
| Time zone | PST (UTC-8) | |
| • Summer (DST) | PDT (UTC-7) | |
| ZIP code | 93648 | |
| Area code | 559 | |
| FIPS code | 06-55856 | |
| GNIS feature IDs | 1659348, 2411376 | |
| Website | www |
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Parlier is a city in Fresno County, California, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 14,494, up from 11,145 in 2000. The city has one of the state's highest percentage of Latinos, a large majority of whom are seasonal migrant laborers who arrive and temporarily work in the area's agricultural sector. Parlier is located 5.5 miles (9 km) east-southeast of Selma, at an elevation of 344 feet (105 m).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.2 square miles (5.7 km2), all land.
In 1876, the I.N. Parlier family migrated from Springfield, Illinois to the present site of Parlier. The family’s name, and City’s namesake, was derived from DeParlier, their French ancestry. The Parlier family’s General Store, Trading Post and Post Office became the center of town. Small, family run wheat farms were initially cultivated in the area. Wheat soon gave way to grapes, raisins and tree fruit, foods that Parlier continues to produce today for the world food market. Improved irrigation systems and arrival of the railroad helped Parlier establish itself as a hub among surrounding communities.
Parlier has four elementary schools, one junior high school, and one high school. In addition, there is a preschool and headstart, as well as continuing education.
The 2010 United States Census reported that Parlier had a population of 14,494. The population density was 6,606.9 people per square mile (2,550.9/km²). The racial makeup of Parlier was 7,251 (50.0%) White, 85 (0.6%) African American, 180 (1.2%) Native American, 77 (0.5%) Asian, 9 (0.1%) Pacific Islander, 6,387 (44.1%) from other races, and 505 (3.5%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14,137 persons (97.5%).
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