Parsons, Tennessee Population 2022
Parsons is a city located in Decatur County Tennessee. Parsons has a 2020 population of 2,251. Parsons is currently declining at a rate of -0.57% annually and its population has decreased by -4.42% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,355 in 2010.
The average household income in Parsons is $51,347 with a poverty rate of 25.30%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $564 per month, and the median house value is $87,900. 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: 88.90%
- Black or African American: 6.27%
- Other race: 3.56%
- Two or more races: 1.28%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,298 | 88.90% |
| Black or African American | 162 | 6.27% |
| Some Other Race | 92 | 3.56% |
| Two or More Races | 33 | 1.28% |
Parsons Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,050 | 2.35 | 68 |
| Married | 403 | 3.23 | 80.1 |
| Male | 77 | 3.26 | 27.3 |
| Female | 96 | 4 | 51 |
| Non Family | 474 | 1.12 | 67.7 |
3.21
Average Family Size
2.35
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 211 | 11.52% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 226 | 12.34% |
| High School Graduate | 669 | 36.54% |
| Some College | 395 | 21.57% |
| Associates Degree | 177 | 9.67% |
| Bachelors Degree | 98 | 5.35% |
| Graduate Degree | 55 | 3.00% |
Parsons Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,614 | 1,210 | 153 |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 18 | |
| Black | 107 | 92 | |
| Other Race | 92 | 74 | |
| Hispanic | 92 | 74 |
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 9.48%.
Parsons Language by Age
Parsons Language
95.82% of Parsons residents speak only English, while 4.18% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.94% of the population.
Parsons Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 33 | 18 | 54.55% |
| Black | 149 | 63 | 42.28% |
| White | 2,192 | 543 | 24.77% |
| Other | NaN% |
25.30%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.49%
Male Poverty Rate
32.74%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Parsons
The race most likely to be in poverty in Parsons is Multiple, with 54.55% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Parsons is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.79%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.72%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 44.86%.
Parsons Marital Status
Marriage Rates
41.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.4%
Male Marriage Rate
37.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Parsons Married by Age and Sex
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 35-44.
Parsons Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 119 | 6.64% |
Parsons Veterans by Education
9.73%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.43%
Veteran Disability Rate
51.4%
Labor Force Participation
42.7%
Employment Rate
17%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
71.14%
Born in Parsons
99.30%
Native Born
0.70%
Foreign Born
0.70%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.30% of Parsons residents were born in the United States, with 71.14% having been born in Tennessee. 0.70% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,355 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 2,344 | -11 | -0.47% |
| 2012 | 2,329 | -15 | -0.64% |
| 2013 | 2,331 | 2 | 0.09% |
| 2014 | 2,326 | -5 | -0.21% |
| 2015 | 2,304 | -22 | -0.95% |
| 2016 | 2,320 | 16 | 0.69% |
| 2017 | 2,315 | -5 | -0.22% |
| 2018 | 2,303 | -12 | -0.52% |
| 2019 | 2,290 | -13 | -0.56% |
| 2020 | 2,277 | -13 | -0.57% |
| 2021 | 2,264 | -13 | -0.57% |
| 2022 | 2,251 | -13 | -0.57% |