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The City of Parsons had a population of 2,686 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Parsons is located at latitude 35.6498 and longitude -88.1267 in Decatur County. The formal boundaries for the City of Parsons encompass a land area of 4.14 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Decatur County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The City of Parsons has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Parsons is located within Commissioner District 8, a minor civil division (MCD) of Decatur County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,686 (100%) |
| Population Density | 664 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 32 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $36,154 |
| Per Capita Income | $24,944 |
| Median Home Value | $118,100 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,248 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 637 (51.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 427 (34.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 184 (14.7%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 1,064 |
| Average Household Size | 2.44 |
| Family Households | 570 (53.6%) |
The table below compares Parsons to the other 504 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Tennessee by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 175 | 65th |
| Population Density | # 179 | 65th |
| Median Household Income | # 477 | 6th |
| Per Capita Income | # 388 | 23rd |
| Diversity Index | # 147 | 71st |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Tennessee Census Data Comparison Tool.
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