Parsons is a city located in Labette County, Kansas. Parsons has a 2026 population of 9,200. Parsons is currently declining at a rate of -0.69% annually and its population has decreased by -4.01% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,584 in 2020.
The median household income in Parsons is $52,428 with a poverty rate of 20.95%. The median age in Parsons is 42.4 years: 36.2 years for males, and 46.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 108.7 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.4 years
Female: 46.9 years
Male: 36.2 years
There are 7,382 adults, (1,942 of whom are seniors) in Parsons.
Female: 4,516 (47.9%)
Male: 4,909 (52.1%)
The racial composition of Parsons includes 83.35% White, 5.2% Black or African American, 3.41% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,856 | 83.35% |
| Two or more races | 715 | 7.59% |
| Black or African American | 490 | 5.2% |
| Other race | 321 | 3.41% |
| Native American | 41 | 0.44% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.02% |
Parsons ' average per capita income is $41,100. Household income levels show a median of $52,428. The poverty rate stands at 20.95%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $91,212 | - |
| Families | $73,734 | $84,069 |
| Households | $52,428 | $66,995 |
| Non Families | $33,086 | $46,039 |
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