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Parlier, California

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Parlier is a city in Fresno County, California, United States. The population was 11,145 at the 2000 census.

[edit] Geography

Parlier is located at 36°36′34″N, 119°32′10″W (36.609418, -119.536165)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.2 km² (1.6 mi²), all land.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 11,145 people, 2,446 households, and 2,179 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,656.2/km² (6,862.9/mi²). There were 2,644 housing units at an average density of 630.2/km² (1,628.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 33.63% White, 0.58% Black or African American, 1.94% Native American, 0.82% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 59.43% from other races, and 3.56% from two or more races. 96.97% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 2,446 households out of which 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 all households were made up of individuals and 3.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.51 and the average family size was 4.59.

In the city the population was spread out with 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 years of age 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 income for a family 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. About 33.5% of families and 36.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 42.9% of those under age 18 and 18.6% of those age 65 or over.