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Parrish, Alabama

Parrish, Alabama
Town
Location in Walker County and the state of Alabama
Location in Walker County and the state of Alabama
Coordinates: 33°43′57″N 87°16′45″W / 33.73250°N 87.27917°W / 33.73250; -87.27917
Country United States
State Alabama
County Walker
Government
 • Type Mayor - Council
 • Mayor Cedrick Ramsey
Area
 • Total 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km2)
 • Land 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation 381 ft (116 m)
Population (2010)
 • Total 982
 • Density 603.8/sq mi (234.8/km2)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
ZIP code 35580
Area code(s) 205
FIPS code 01-58272
GNIS feature ID 0124458

Parrish is a town in Walker County, Alabama, United States. It incorporated in October 1922. At the 2010 census the population was 982, down from 1,268 in 2000.

A long-track EF3 tornado struck here on April 24, 2010. The rotation later crossed into Cordova, and Empire, a town northeast of Sumiton on Highway 78. It expired after reaching Interstate 65 near Highway 160 southwest of Hayden.

Parrish is located at 33°43′57″N 87°16′45″W / 33.73250°N 87.27917°W / 33.73250; -87.27917 (33.732477, -87.279291).

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.1 square miles (5.4 km2), all land.

As of the census of 2000, there were 1,268 people, 506 households, and 358 families residing in the town. The population density was 605.2 people per square mile (233.1/km²). There were 587 housing units at an average density of 280.2 per square mile (107.9/km²). The racial makeup of Parrish is 72.63% White, 25.32% Black or African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.63% from other races, and 1.10% from two or more races. 0.95% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.


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