State
County
Land Area (mi²)
4.0 sq mi
Density (mi²)
560.10/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.57% (-13)
Growth Since 2010
-4.59% (-109)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Parsons, Tennessee Population 2021
2,264
Parsons is a city located in Decatur County Tennessee. With a 2020 population of 2,264, it is the 156th largest city in Tennessee and the 7160th largest city in the United States . Parsons is currently declining at a rate of -0.57% annually and its population has decreased by -4.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,373 in 2010. Parsons reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 4 miles, Parsons has a population density of 560 people per square mile.
The average household income in Parsons is $51,347 with a poverty rate of 21.04%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $351 per month, and the median house value is $92,300. The median age in Parsons is 42.9 years, 42 years for males, and 43.7 years for females.
Parsons Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Parsonswas:
- White: 88.05%
- Black or African American: 8.03%
- Two or more races: 3.35%
- Other race: 0.57%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Parsons, Tennessee is 2,264 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 2,290.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 2,373.
Parsons, Tennessee Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,996 | 88.05% |
| Black or African American | 182 | 8.03% |
| Two or More Races | 76 | 3.35% |
| Some Other Race | 13 | 0.57% |
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Parsons Population by Race
Parsons Population Pyramid $2021
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Parsons Population by Age
Parsons Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 870 | 2.47 | 69.2 |
| Married | 386 | 3.19 | 93.5 |
| Non Family | 343 | 1.03 | 56.3 |
| Female | 85 | 4.2 | 34.1 |
| Male | 56 | 3.66 | 33.9 |
3.24
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
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Parsons Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 93 | 6.12% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 169 | 11.12% |
| High School Graduate | 573 | 37.70% |
| Some College | 427 | 28.09% |
| Associates Degree | 108 | 7.11% |
| Bachelors Degree | 95 | 6.25% |
| Graduate Degree | 55 | 3.62% |
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Parsons Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Parsons Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,387 | 1,149 | 150 |
| Black | 87 | 76 | |
| 2+ Races | 33 | 33 | |
| Hispanic | 13 | ||
| Other Race | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 10.81%.
Parsons Educational Attainment by Race
Parsons Earnings by Educational Attainment
Parsons Language by Age
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Parsons Language
98.99% of Parsons residents speak only English, while 1.01% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.82% of the population.
Parsons Language
Parsons Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,886 | 337 | 17.87% |
| Black | 173 | 105 | 60.69% |
| Multiple | 76 | 10 | 13.16% |
21.04%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.98%
Male Poverty Rate
23.92%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Parsons
The race most likely to be in poverty in Parsons is Black, with 60.69% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Parsons is Multiple, with 13.16% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.04%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.68%.
Parsons Poverty
Parsons Poverty Rate by Education
Parsons Marital Status
Marriage Rates
43.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.7%
Male Marriage Rate
39.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Parsons Married by Age and Sex
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Parsons Marriage
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 55-64.
Parsons Marital Status by Race
Parsons Marital Status
Parsons Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 107 | 6.89% |
Parsons Veterans by Race
Parsons Veterans by Education
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12.62%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.13%
Veteran Disability Rate
Parsons Veterans by Education
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57.1%
Labor Force Participation
46.8%
Employment Rate
18.1%
Unemployment Rate
Parsons Employment by Age
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Parsons Employment by Race
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Parsons Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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74.90%
Born in Parsons
97.18%
Native Born
2.82%
Foreign Born
0.97%
Non Citizen
1.85%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.18% of Parsons residents were born in the United States, with 74.90% having been born in Tennessee. 0.97% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Parsons Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,264 | -13 | -0.57% |
| 2020 | 2,277 | -13 | -0.57% |
| 2019 | 2,290 | -13 | -0.56% |
| 2018 | 2,303 | -12 | -0.52% |
| 2017 | 2,315 | -5 | -0.22% |
| 2016 | 2,320 | 16 | 0.69% |
| 2015 | 2,304 | -22 | -0.95% |
| 2014 | 2,326 | -5 | -0.21% |
| 2013 | 2,331 | 2 | 0.09% |
| 2012 | 2,329 | -15 | -0.64% |
| 2011 | 2,344 | -11 | -0.47% |
| 2010 | 2,355 | 0.00% |