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Kansas · 9,315 residents (2025 est.) · 10.631 sq mi
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Parsons has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,428. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 2,089 residents. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $71,700. The poverty rate of 20.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,425
−18%since 2000
from 11,514 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
887 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 1,083 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.4
+16%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:9,315 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K11K11K12K1990201020202024Parsons
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,428
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,345 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,331
+86%since 2000
from $15,763 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.6%
+18.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
+4%since 2010
from 0.415 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,700
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$774
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $389 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
31.3% rent
Vacancy rate
19.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.4
+4%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
33
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(9,588)
Black8.1%(931)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(534)
Asian0.4%(45)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.5%(3,515)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.8%(7,708)
Black4.9%(465)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(535)
Asian0%(2)
Other7.6%(715)
Diversity Score40%(3,767)
Diversity Score
40
+31%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.1 min
+20%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
19.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.3%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 64.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.2%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
47.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.7%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2012
from 17.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.2%
−80.3 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.6%
+10.7 ptssince 2017
from 69.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2016
from 96.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2016
from 3.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Parsons, Kansas?

Parsons, Kansas has about 9,425 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Parsons, Kansas?

The typical household in Parsons, Kansas earns about $52,428 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Parsons, Kansas expensive?

In Parsons, Kansas, the median home is worth about $71,700, and the typical rent is about $774 a month.

How educated are people in Parsons, Kansas?

About 21.7% of adults age 25 and over in Parsons, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Parsons, Kansas?

About 20.9% of people in Parsons, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Parsons, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Parsons, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,499 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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