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 $49,780 with a poverty rate of 27.63%. The median age in Parsons is 44.3 years: 31.1 years for males, and 52.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Parsons was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,192 | 85.03% |
| Black or African American | 243 | 9.43% |
| Asian | 101 | 3.92% |
| Two or more races | 41 | 1.59% |
| Other race | 1 | 0.04% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,031 | 2.4 | 55.5 | 44.5 |
| Non Family | 490 | 1.26 | 59.6 | 40.4 |
| Married | 347 | 3.53 | 59.1 | 40.9 |
| Female | 162 | 3.51 | 46.3 | 53.7 |
| Male | 32 | 2.09 | 0 | 100 |
3.36
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
55.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 174 | 9.7% |
| Associates Degree | 137 | 7.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 101 | 5.63% |
| Graduate Degree | 18 | 1% |
| High School Graduate | 842 | 46.96% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 185 | 10.32% |
| Some College | 336 | 18.74% |
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 | 1,552 | 1,267 | 89 |
| Black | 114 | 114 | 28 |
| Asian | 77 | 21 | 2 |
| 2+ Races | 35 | 17 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 33 | 15 | 0 |
| Other Race | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 24.56%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,298 | $0 | $50,833 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $40,156 | $46,591 | $19,735 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $48,958 | $0 | $32,083 |
| Overall | $39,671 | $51,350 | $19,618 |
| Some College | $23,068 | $65,703 | $16,223 |
$39,671
Average Earnings
$51,350
Average Male
$19,618
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.54% of Parsons residents speak only English, while 4.46% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.01% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,079 | 644 | 30.98% |
| Multiple | 41 | 17 | 41.46% |
| Hispanic | 33 | 14 | 42.42% |
| Black | 243 | 10 | 4.12% |
27.63%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.66%
Male Poverty Rate
35.48%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Parsons is Hispanic, with 42.42% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Parsons is Black, with 4.12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.09%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.61%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 43.48%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 48.41% |
| Some College | 31.91% |
| High School | 19.28% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.8% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 35.29% |
| Female Employed | 18.63% |
| Male Employed | 6.11% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,664 | $64,148 |
| Households | $32,129 | $49,780 |
| Married Families | $80,990 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $14,727 | $31,724 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.4%
Male Marriage Rate
34.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
80
Number of Veterans
77
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 27 |
| Second Gulf War | 21 |
| First Gulf War | 21 |
| World War II | 6 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 22 |
| 18 to 34 | 19 |
| 35 to 54 | 19 |
| 75+ | 18 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 80 | 4.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.51%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.97%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
46.1%
Labor Force Participation
41.5%
Employment Rate
10%
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
68.54%
Born in Parsons
97.01%
Native Born
2.99%
Foreign Born
2.99%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
97.01% of Parsons residents were born in the United States, with 68.54% having been born in Tennessee. 2.99% 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% |