Editing Parlier, California

{{Short description|City in California, United States}}
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 | subdivision_name2        = [[Fresno County, California|Fresno]]
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 | established_date         = November 15, 1921<ref>{{Cite web
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 |title       = California Cities by Incorporation Date
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 | postal_code              = 93648
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 | area_code                = [[Area code 559|559]]
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'''Parlier''' is a city in [[Fresno County, California|Fresno County]], [[California]], [[United States]]. As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the city had a total population of 18,494, up from 14,494 in [[2010 United States census|2010]]. The city has one of the state's highest percentage of [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Latino]]s, a large majority of whom are seasonal migrant laborers who arrive and temporarily work in the area's agricultural sector. Parlier is located {{convert|5.5|mi|km|0}} east-northeast of [[Selma, California|Selma]],<ref name=CGN>{{California's Geographic Names|1086}}</ref> at an elevation of {{convert|344|ft|m}}.<ref name=gnis>{{Cite GNIS|1659348|Parlier}}</ref>

== Geography ==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|2.2|sqmi|km2}}, all land.

==History and culture==
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 people|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. Improved irrigation systems and arrival of the railroad helped Parlier establish itself as a hub among surrounding communities.<ref name=CGN />

===Public schools===
Parlier has four [[elementary school]]s, one [[Middle school|junior high school]], and one [[Parlier High School|high school]]. In addition, there is a [[preschool]] and [[Head Start (program)|Head Start program]], as well as [[continuing education]].

== Demographics ==
{{US Census population
| 1930 = 564
| 1940 = 776
| 1950 = 1419
| 1960 = 1366
| 1970 = 1993
| 1980 = 2902
| 1990 = 7938
| 2000 = 11145
| 2010 = 14494
| 2020 = 18494
| estyear = 
| estimate = 
| estref = 
| footnote = U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
}}

===2010===
At the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]] Parlier had a population of 14,494. The population density was {{convert|6,606.9|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. 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%).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/2010census/popmap/ipmtext.php?fl=06:0655856|archive-url=https://archive.today/20140715032316/http://www.census.gov/2010census/popmap/ipmtext.php?fl=06:0655856|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 15, 2014|title=2010 Census Interactive Population Search: CA - Parlier city|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=July 12, 2014}}</ref>

The census reported that 14,492 people (100% of the population) lived in households, 2 (0%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and no one was institutionalized.

There were 3,297 households, 2,276 (69.0%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 1,950 (59.1%) were [[marriage|opposite-sex married couples]] living together, 662 (20.1%) had a female householder with no husband present, 339 (10.3%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 288 (8.7%) [[POSSLQ|unmarried opposite-sex partnerships]], and 31 (0.9%) [[same-sex partnerships|same-sex married couples or partnerships]]. 239 households (7.2%) were one person and 107 (3.2%) had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 4.40. There were 2,951 families (89.5% of households); the average family size was 4.46.

The age distribution was 5,378 people (37.1%) under the age of 18, 1,841 people (12.7%) aged 18 to 24, 4,103 people (28.3%) aged 25 to 44, 2,375 people (16.4%) aged 45 to 64, and 797 people (5.5%) who were 65 or older. The median age was 25.1 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.3 males.

There were 3,494 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1,592.7|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|units&nbsp;|units|}}, of which 3,297 were occupied, 1,524 (46.2%) by the owners and 1,773 (53.8%) by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.3%; the rental vacancy rate was 3.7%. 6,936 people (47.9% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 7,556 people (52.1%) lived in rental housing units.

===2000===
At the [[2000 United States Census|2000 census]], there were 11,145 people in 2,446 households, including 2,179 families, in the city. The population density was {{convert|6,862.9|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 2,644 housing units at an average density of {{convert|630.2|/km2|/mi2|disp=preunit|inhabitants&nbsp;|inhabitants|}}. The racial makeup of the city was 33.63% [[White American|White]], 0.58% [[African American]], 1.94% [[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]], 0.82% [[Asia]]n, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 59.43% from other races, and 3.56% from two or more races. 96.97% of the population were [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]] of any race.

There were 2,446 households, 61.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.8% were married couples living together, 17.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 10.9% were non-families. 6.8% of households were made up of individuals, and 3.7% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 4.51 and the average family size was 4.59.

The age distribution was 37.9% under the age of 18, 14.3% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 13.2% from 45 to 64, and 4.9% who were 65 or older. The median age was 24 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 112.5 males.

The median [[income]] for a household in the city was $24,539, and the median family income was $24,275. Males had a median income of $16,585 versus $17,589 for females. The per capita income for the city was $7,078. 36.0% of the population and 33.5% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 42.9% were under the age of 18 and 18.6% were 65 or older.

==Notable people==
*[[Red Adams|Charles Dwight “Red” Adams]], baseball player and pitching coach for the [[Los Angeles Dodgers]]
*[[Vern Mikkelsen]], NBA Hall of Famer, was born in Parlier

== Sister cities ==
* {{flagicon|MEX}} [[Ensenada, Baja California|Ensenada]], Mexico<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.sistercities.org/sites/default/files/SCI%20MEMBER%20DIRECTORY%202012.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=May 20, 2020 |archive-date=October 24, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181024152445/http://www.sistercities.org/sites/default/files/SCI%20MEMBER%20DIRECTORY%202012.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
*{{Official website}}

{{Fresno County, California}}

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[[Category:Incorporated cities and towns in California]]
[[Category:Cities in Fresno County, California]]
[[Category:Populated places established in 1921]]
[[Category:1921 establishments in California]]
[[Category:Chicano and Mexican neighborhoods in California]]