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Parsons

Kansas · 9,600 residents · 10.631 sq mi
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Parsons has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,091. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 1,914 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $64,600. Households here earn about 33% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,600
−17%since 2000
from 11,514 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
903 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 1,083 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.9
+4%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K11K11K12K1990201020202024Parsons
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,091
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,345 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,529
+49%since 2000
from $15,763 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.7%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.1%
US avg: 10%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,600
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$677
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $389 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.4%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
41.6% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+19%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.5%(6,961)
Black7.8%(750)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(677)
Asian0.7%(70)
Other5.2%(498)
Diversity Score47.5%(4,559)
Diversity Score
47
+56%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.0 min
+2%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 64.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.5%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.2%
−77.3 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Parsons, Kansas?

Parsons, Kansas has about 9,600 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Parsons, Kansas?

The typical household in Parsons, Kansas earns about $41,091 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 $64,600, and the typical rent is about $677 a month.

How educated are people in Parsons, Kansas?

About 22.1% 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 20.1% 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 2,324 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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