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Parsons

West Virginia · 1,485 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 $31,682. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $65,300. With a median age of 42.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,485
+2%since 2000
from 1,463 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,324 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,304 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.7
+7%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Parsons
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,682
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,424 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,246
−8%since 2000
from $16,565 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.412
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,300
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$403
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $335 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.0%
−37.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
28.3% rent
Vacancy rate
12.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+19%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,458)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.2%(33)
Diversity Score
2
+155%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+17%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.7%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
55.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.4%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Parsons, West Virginia?

Parsons, West Virginia has about 1,485 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Parsons, West Virginia earns about $31,682 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 $65,300, and the typical rent is about $403 a month.

How educated are people in Parsons, West Virginia?

About 10.3% 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 22.7% 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 45 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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