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Parsons, TN
City in Decatur County, Tennessee.
Population
2,686
Land area
4sq mi
People per sq mi
664
ZIP codes
0
Parsons and its ZIP codes
Parsons at a glance
- Parsons is about 3.9 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $36,154 a year, 48% less than the Tennessee figure of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $118,100 (59% below Tennessee) and median rent is $738 a month.
Local data for Parsons, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Parsons, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$36,154
Poverty rate
25.3%
Median home value
$118,100
Median rent
$738/mo
Homeownership
59.9%
Bachelor's or higher
8.4%
Median age
45.0
Average commute
26.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (229), Irish Americans (214), Indian Americans (152).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Decatur County. PPP loans are for Parsons.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,546
3,364 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,814
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$94.1M
FY 2026, $8,227 per person
How people get to work
Parsons, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.5%
- Carpooled10.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.2%
Average one-way commute: 26.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Parsons, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
368
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
139
1.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 28°F
57.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Parsons, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.6%
U.S. 33.3% +10.3 pts
Diabetes
19.0%
U.S. 12.1% +6.9 pts
Smoking
24.8%
U.S. 12.8% +12.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.6%
U.S. 11.1% +4.5 pts
Cities near Parsons
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DecaturvilleTown | 5.3 mi | 1.7 |
| DardenCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 8.4 |
| ChesterfieldCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 7.7 |
| Scotts HillTown | 12 mi | 3.7 |
| LexingtonCity | 14 mi | 11.8 |
| HolladayCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| WildersvilleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| LindenTown | 16 mi | 1 |
| Parker's CrossroadsCity | 17 mi | 3.8 |
| YumaCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.4 |
| SardisTown | 18 mi | 2.5 |
| LobelvilleCity | 18 mi | 3.8 |
| SaltilloTown | 20 mi | 3.1 |
| ClarksburgTown | 20 mi | 2.5 |
| CliftonCity | 20 mi | 5.6 |
| HuronCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Parsons, TN in?
- Parsons is in Decatur County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Parsons, TN?
- About 2,686 people live in Parsons, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Parsons?
- Nearby places include Decaturville (5.3 mi), Darden (5.8 mi), Chesterfield (8.1 mi), Scotts Hill (12 mi), Lexington (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023