CensusEasy
CITY

Parsons

Tennessee · 2,162 residents (2025 est.) · 4.047 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Parsons has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,154. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% 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 $118,100. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 48% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% 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
2,686
+10%since 2000
from 2,452 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
664 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 606 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.0
+5%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,162 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Parsons
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,154
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,688 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,944
+38%since 2000
from $18,077 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.6%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.480
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.480 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade11.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,100
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$738
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $321 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 64.2% in 2000
40.1% rent
Vacancy rate
14.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.9%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+35%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
45
RELATED:See current rent listings in Parsons on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(2,150)
Black8.2%(200)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(63)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.5%(625)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(2,201)
Black7.4%(198)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(105)
Asian5.7%(154)
Other1%(28)
Diversity Score39.8%(1,068)
Diversity Score
40
+56%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.5%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 61.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+102%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.2%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 15.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.8%
−10.9 ptssince 2011
from 56.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.2%
−48.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
6.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.4%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2012
from 25.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.7%
−68.9 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2017
from 67.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2016
from 97.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2016
from 1.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Parsons

Campbell
Pop 2,123
Eatonville
Pop 2,333
Dunnellon
Pop 2,056
Graceville
Pop 2,217
Places similar to Parsons
Head to head

Compare Parsons to nearby cities

PARSONS VS
Lexington
Income$49,057+36%
Home value$176,000+49%
Population8,130+276%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
PARSONS VS
Milan
Income$43,886+21%
Home value$144,100+22%
Population8,367+287%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
PARSONS VS
Jackson
Income$53,032+47%
Home value$217,800+84%
Population69,339+3107%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
PARSONS VS
Paris
Income$41,012+13%
Home value$163,600+39%
Population10,468+384%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Parsons, Tennessee?

Parsons, Tennessee has about 2,686 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Parsons, Tennessee?

The typical household in Parsons, Tennessee earns about $36,154 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Parsons, Tennessee expensive?

In Parsons, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $118,100, and the typical rent is about $738 a month.

How educated are people in Parsons, Tennessee?

About 8.4% of adults age 25 and over in Parsons, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Parsons, Tennessee?

About 25.3% of people in Parsons, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Parsons, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Parsons, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 653 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Tennessee
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Parsons with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →

Parsons, Tennessee: demographics, income & housing data · CensusEasy