Parrish, AL is a small town located in Walker County with a population of 1,294 and a population density of 443.86 per square mile. The area offers several local businesses such as the Hub Family Restaurant, White's Grocery, Parrish Pharmacy & Gifts, and the Hair Hut Salon & Spa, giving residents access to goods and services. There are numerous year-round outdoor activities available to participate in including fishing at Lewis Smith Lake, camping at Bankhead National Forest, and hiking trails at Sipsey Wilderness. Parrish also has an active civic organization that hosts many events throughout the year such as the Grandparent’s Day celebration held each August and the Fall Festival in October. Additionally, there are several sports teams in the area including Parrish High School football team who competes in the AHSAA Class 1A region 6 division.
The population in Parrish is 1,294. There are 618 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Parrish is 35.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Parrish is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Parrish
- 31.1% are married
- 16.6% are divorced
- 33.6% are married with children
- 20.0% have children, but are single
Race in Parrish
- 75.1% are White
- 17.9% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.3% claim Other
- 3.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander