Parsons is a city located in Decatur County Tennessee. Parsons has a 2024 population of 2,116. Parsons is currently growing at a rate of 0.19% annually and its population has increased by 0.76% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,100 in 2020.
The average household income in Parsons is $55,159 with a poverty rate of 23.5%. The median age in Parsons is 41.9 years: 36.1 years for males, and 52.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Parsons was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,245 | 91.56% |
| Black or African American | 149 | 6.08% |
| Two or more races | 51 | 2.08% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.24% |
| Other race | 1 | 0.04% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 986 | 2.37 | 65.5 | 34.5 |
| Non Family | 440 | 1.2 | 61.1 | 38.9 |
| Married | 366 | 3.44 | 85 | 15 |
| Female | 147 | 3.32 | 44.9 | 55.1 |
| Male | 33 | 2.06 | 0 | 100 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
65.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 126 | 7.17% |
| Associates Degree | 102 | 5.81% |
| Bachelors Degree | 88 | 5.01% |
| Graduate Degree | 38 | 2.16% |
| High School Graduate | 773 | 44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 189 | 10.76% |
| Some College | 441 | 25.1% |
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 | 1,585 | 1,296 | 120 |
| Black | 124 | 114 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 41 | 25 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 17 | 1 | 0 |
| Asian | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Other Race | 1 | 1 | 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 asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $38,750 | $0 | $42,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $24,783 | $39,886 | $17,656 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $57,813 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,875 | $56,042 | $21,012 |
| Some College | $52,500 | $67,783 | $0 |
$36,875
Average Earnings
$56,042
Average Male
$21,012
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.15% of Parsons residents speak only English, while 1.85% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.93% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,140 | 484 | 22.62% |
| Black | 142 | 41 | 28.87% |
| Multiple | 51 | 25 | 49.02% |
23.5%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.89%
Male Poverty Rate
31.63%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Parsons is Multiple, with 49.02% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Parsons is White, with 22.62% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.13%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.6%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 46.41%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 55.96% |
| Some College | 23.54% |
| High School | 12.34% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.54% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 76.36% |
| Female Employed | 12.03% |
| Male Employed | 3.65% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,474 | $71,434 |
| Households | $39,000 | $55,159 |
| Married Families | $76,745 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $16,875 | $32,747 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.4%
Male Marriage Rate
35.3%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
120
Number of Veterans
118
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 41 |
| Second Gulf War | 34 |
| Vietnam | 26 |
| Korea | 12 |
| World War II | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 37 |
| 18 to 34 | 30 |
| 65 to 74 | 26 |
| 75+ | 23 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 120 | 6.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.75%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.82%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.9%
Labor Force Participation
47.2%
Employment Rate
7.2%
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
72.59%
Born in Parsons
99.76%
Native Born
0.24%
Foreign Born
0.24%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.76% of Parsons residents were born in the United States, with 72.59% having been born in Tennessee. 0.24% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,136 | 4 | 0.19% |
| 2028 | 2,132 | 4 | 0.19% |
| 2027 | 2,128 | 4 | 0.19% |
| 2026 | 2,124 | 4 | 0.19% |
| 2025 | 2,120 | 4 | 0.19% |
| 2024 | 2,116 | 4 | 0.19% |
| 2023 | 2,112 | 19 | 0.91% |
| 2022 | 2,093 | 12 | 0.58% |
| 2021 | 2,081 | -19 | -0.9% |
| 2020 | 2,100 | -180 | -7.89% |
| 2019 | 2,280 | -18 | -0.78% |
| 2018 | 2,298 | -13 | -0.56% |
| 2017 | 2,311 | -8 | -0.34% |
| 2016 | 2,319 | 15 | 0.65% |
| 2015 | 2,304 | -22 | -0.95% |
| 2014 | 2,326 | -3 | -0.13% |
| 2013 | 2,329 | 1 | 0.04% |
| 2012 | 2,328 | -14 | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2,342 | -11 | -0.47% |
| 2010 | 2,353 | 0 | 0% |