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Parsons

West Virginia · 1,282 residents (2025 est.) · 1.122 sq mi
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Parsons has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,547. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% 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 $96,300. The poverty rate of 23.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% 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
1,448
−1%since 2000
from 1,463 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,291 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,304 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.4
+9%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,282 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Parsons
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,547
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,424 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,787
+44%since 2000
from $16,565 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.7%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.479
+16%since 2010
from 0.412 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade20%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,300
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$650
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $335 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
31.9% rent
Vacancy rate
19.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.4%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+37%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
29
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(1,443)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.9%(13)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(1,335)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.7%(112)
Diversity Score18%(261)
Diversity Score
18
+1992%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.0 min
+49%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.2%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% 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%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% 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
18.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.2%
+9.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.6%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 57.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.3%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2012
from 18.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.6%
−76.9 ptssince 2013
from 83.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.5%
+11.1 ptssince 2017
from 70.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 98.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Parsons, West Virginia?

Parsons, West Virginia has about 1,448 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Parsons, West Virginia?

The typical household in Parsons, West Virginia earns about $40,547 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Parsons, West Virginia expensive?

In Parsons, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $96,300, and the typical rent is about $650 a month.

How educated are people in Parsons, West Virginia?

About 10.6% of adults age 25 and over in Parsons, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Parsons, West Virginia?

About 23.6% of people in Parsons, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Parsons, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Parsons, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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