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Parsons

Tennessee · 2,452 residents · 4.047 sq mi
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Parsons has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,688. Population has grown 21% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $54,900. With a median age of 42.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 38% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,452
+21%since 1990
from 2,033 in 1990
1990 – 2025
606 / sq mi
+21%since 1990
from 502 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.9
+4%since 1990
from 41.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Parsons
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,688
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,696 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,077
+98%since 1990
from $9,127 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.6%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 20.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$54,900
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$321
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $264 in 1990
US average: $602
64.2%
−4.1 ptssince 1990
from 68.3% in 1990
35.8% rent
2.4
+10%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(1,849)
Black8.7%(176)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score22.3%(453)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(2,150)
Black8.2%(200)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(63)
Asian0.3%(8)
Diversity Score25.5%(625)
25
+14%since 1990
from 22 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.8%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 10.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
61.5%
+8.0 ptssince 1990
from 53.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.4%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.1 min
−21%since 1990
from 16.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Parsons, Tennessee?

Parsons, Tennessee has about 2,452 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Parsons, Tennessee?

The typical household in Parsons, Tennessee earns about $22,688 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 $54,900, and the typical rent is about $321 a month.

How educated are people in Parsons, Tennessee?

About 12.8% 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 19.6% 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 419 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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