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Parsons

West Virginia · 1,463 residents · 1.122 sq mi
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Parsons has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,424. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $45,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% 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

1,463
+2%since 1990
from 1,440 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,304 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 1,283 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.9
−1%since 1990
from 40.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Parsons
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,424
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,693 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,565
+83%since 1990
from $9,063 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.7%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 16.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$45,800
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$335
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $250 in 1990
US average: $602
73.5%
−3.0 ptssince 1990
from 76.5% in 1990
26.5% rent
1.7
−19%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.9%(1,438)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0.3%(5)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(1,443)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0.9%(13)
1
+148%since 1990
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.7%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 8.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.3%
+10.1 ptssince 1990
from 67.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.5%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 4.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.5 min
+16%since 1990
from 18.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Parsons, West Virginia?

Parsons, West Virginia has about 1,463 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Parsons, West Virginia earns about $26,424 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 $45,800, and the typical rent is about $335 a month.

How educated are people in Parsons, West Virginia?

About 11.7% 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 18.7% 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 23 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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