Parsons is a city located in Labette County Kansas. Parsons has a 2024 population of 9,284. Parsons is currently declining at a rate of -0.83% annually and its population has decreased by -3.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,595 in 2020.
The average household income in Parsons is $63,803 with a poverty rate of 20.67%. The median age in Parsons is 41 years: 35.3 years for males, and 46.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Parsons was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,845 | 82.74% |
| Two or more races | 718 | 7.57% |
| Black or African American | 574 | 6.05% |
| Other race | 267 | 2.82% |
| Native American | 65 | 0.69% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.14% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,880 | 2.32 | 65.2 | 34.8 |
| Non Family | 1,884 | 1.42 | 49.3 | 50.7 |
| Married | 1,412 | 3.31 | 89.6 | 10.4 |
| Female | 328 | 2.9 | 61.6 | 38.4 |
| Male | 256 | 2.81 | 52 | 48 |
3.05
Average Family Size
2.32
Average Household Size
65.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 561 | 8.51% |
| Associates Degree | 726 | 11.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 932 | 14.14% |
| Graduate Degree | 587 | 8.91% |
| High School Graduate | 2,124 | 32.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 195 | 2.96% |
| Some College | 1,466 | 22.24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,448 | 4,906 | 1,292 |
| Black | 494 | 361 | 41 |
| Hispanic | 333 | 262 | 29 |
| 2+ Races | 305 | 295 | 157 |
| Other Race | 167 | 153 | 28 |
| Native American | 49 | 6 | 0 |
| Asian | 11 | 11 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 51.48%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,379 | $55,756 | $57,955 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,631 | $65,119 | $71,117 |
| High School Graduate | $26,959 | $27,283 | $26,429 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,318 | $34,090 | $2,499 |
| Overall | $36,657 | $40,451 | $33,473 |
| Some College | $34,394 | $53,271 | $29,087 |
$36,657
Average Earnings
$40,451
Average Male
$33,473
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.16% of Parsons residents speak only English, while 0.84% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.48% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,370 | 1,390 | 18.86% |
| Black | 570 | 199 | 34.91% |
| Hispanic | 664 | 163 | 24.55% |
| Multiple | 716 | 136 | 18.99% |
| Other | 267 | 90 | 33.71% |
| Native | 65 | 12 | 18.46% |
20.67%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.64%
Male Poverty Rate
18.57%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Parsons is Black, with 34.91% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Parsons is Native, with 18.46% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.28%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.14%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.43%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39.2% |
| High School | 29.44% |
| Some College | 12.23% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.97% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 98.33% |
| Male Employed | 11.78% |
| Female Employed | 9.43% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,267 | $84,782 |
| Households | $50,838 | $63,803 |
| Married Families | $85,417 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,127 | $38,143 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.5%
Male Marriage Rate
38.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
361
Number of Veterans
349
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 118 |
| Second Gulf War | 107 |
| Vietnam | 103 |
| Korea | 15 |
| World War II | 10 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 131 |
| 75+ | 99 |
| 65 to 74 | 65 |
| 35 to 54 | 39 |
| 18 to 34 | 27 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 322 | 5.2% |
| Black | 23 | 4.55% |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 4.41% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.78%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.64%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.1%
Labor Force Participation
59.1%
Employment Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
69.56%
Born in Parsons
99.53%
Native Born
0.47%
Foreign Born
0.25%
Non Citizen
0.22%
Naturalized
99.53% of Parsons residents were born in the United States, with 69.56% having been born in Kansas. 0.25% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,896 | -77 | -0.86% |
| 2028 | 8,973 | -78 | -0.86% |
| 2027 | 9,051 | -78 | -0.85% |
| 2026 | 9,129 | -77 | -0.84% |
| 2025 | 9,206 | -78 | -0.84% |
| 2024 | 9,284 | -78 | -0.83% |
| 2023 | 9,362 | 6 | 0.06% |
| 2022 | 9,356 | -106 | -1.12% |
| 2021 | 9,462 | -133 | -1.39% |
| 2020 | 9,595 | 67 | 0.7% |
| 2019 | 9,528 | -120 | -1.24% |
| 2018 | 9,648 | -116 | -1.19% |
| 2017 | 9,764 | -90 | -0.91% |
| 2016 | 9,854 | -162 | -1.62% |
| 2015 | 10,016 | -77 | -0.76% |
| 2014 | 10,093 | -53 | -0.52% |
| 2013 | 10,146 | -133 | -1.29% |
| 2012 | 10,279 | -112 | -1.08% |
| 2011 | 10,391 | -81 | -0.77% |
| 2010 | 10,472 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 11,514 | -410 | -3.44% |
| 1990 | 11,924 | -974 | -7.55% |
| 1980 | 12,898 | -117 | -0.9% |
| 1970 | 13,015 | -914 | -6.56% |
| 1960 | 13,929 | -821 | -5.57% |
| 1950 | 14,750 | 456 | 3.19% |
| 1940 | 14,294 | -609 | -4.09% |
| 1930 | 14,903 | -1,125 | -7.02% |
| 1920 | 16,028 | 3,565 | 28.6% |
| 1910 | 12,463 | 4,781 | 62.24% |
| 1900 | 7,682 | 946 | 14.04% |
| 1890 | 6,736 | 2,537 | 60.42% |
| 1880 | 4,199 | -4,697 | -52.8% |