Parrish, Alabama
Town · Population 976 · #260 in Alabama
About Parrish
Parrish, AL is a tiny community located in northwestern Alabama with an estimated population of 976.
Officially, Parrish is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 2.09 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 467 residents per square mile.
📰 Parrish News Today
- Obituary for Brenda Carroll Parrish - Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home · Jun 24
- 178 Wolf Ln, Parrish, AL 35580 Realtor.com · Aug 9
- Douglas R Parrish Obituary Feb 27, 2026 Sunset Memorial Park, Funeral Home, and Crematory · Feb 27
- Vigil for toddler found dead after disappearing FOX 13 Tampa Bay · Jan 5
- Childersburg Police asking for help finding missing 18-year-old WBRC · Jun 30
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Parrish Unique
- The only place in America named Parrish — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northwestern Alabama, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Alabama — one of 594 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🏫 Schools in Parrish
- Parrish ElementaryMiddle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateAlabama
TypeTown
Population (2024)976
Rank in state#260 of 463
Land area2.09 sq mi
Density467/sq mi
Coordinates33.7323, -87.2801