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Parrish

Alabama · 982 residents · 2.093 sq mi
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Parrish has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,844. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 286 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $46,000. The poverty rate of 23.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
982
−23%since 2000
from 1,268 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
469 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 606 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.4
−2%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8621K1K1K1K1990201020202024Parrish
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,844
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,711 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,254
+44%since 2000
from $11,270 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.456
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance16.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services8.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing8.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Information4.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$46,000
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$825
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $354 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.8%
−56.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
21.3% rent
Vacancy rate
18.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+5%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.5%(919)
Black25.1%(318)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(12)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.5%(627)
2010
White, non-Hispanic70.5%(692)
Black26%(255)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(5)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other1.9%(19)
Diversity Score53.6%(526)
Diversity Score
54
+8%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 66.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+4%since 2000
from 25.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.0%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.2%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Parrish, Alabama?

Parrish, Alabama has about 982 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Parrish, Alabama?

The typical household in Parrish, Alabama earns about $24,844 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Parrish, Alabama expensive?

In Parrish, Alabama, the median home is worth about $46,000, and the typical rent is about $825 a month.

How educated are people in Parrish, Alabama?

About 6.8% of adults age 25 and over in Parrish, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Parrish, Alabama?

About 23.6% of people in Parrish, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Parrish, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Parrish, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 451 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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