Parsons, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Decatur County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
2,578
Population
637/sq mi density
$32,129
Median Income
$24,105 per capita
$107,400
Home Value
$174,705 Zillow
$731
Median Rent
25.1% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
851
Violent Crime/100K
1,465 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$32,129 median income, 10.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$107,400 home value, $731/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
851 violent crimes/100K (124% above avg)
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
2,578
Census 2023
Population Density
637
per square mile
Land Area
4.1
square miles (10.7 km²)
Median Age
44.3 yrs
14% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
52.0%
Male
48.0%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 85% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 9.4% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 3.9% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
85%
Black
9.4%
Hispanic
1.3%
Asian
3.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 95.5% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 1.9% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 2.6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
95.5%
Spanish
1.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
3.0%
Veterans
3.9%
35% below US avg (6%)
Disability
18.2%
40% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
84.6%
7% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
15.4%
79% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.486
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 2,578 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 637 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 4.1 sq mi |
| Median Age | 44.3 years |
Gender
| Male | 52.0% |
| Female | 48.0% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 85.0% |
| Black or African American | 9.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.3% |
| Asian | 3.9% |
Language
| English Only | 95.5% |
| Spanish | 1.9% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 3.0% |
| Veterans | 3.9% |
| Disability | 18.2% |
| Health Insurance | 84.6% |
| Uninsured | 15.4% |
| Broadband Access | 72.5% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.486 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 9, Nonmetro / Rural |