Parsons, Tennessee

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Parsons is a city in Decatur County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 2,452 at the 2000 census.

[edit] Geography

Parsons is located at 35°38′56″N, 88°7′24″W (35.648780, -88.123386)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.1 km² (3.9 mi²), all land.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 2,452 people, 1,063 households, and 646 families residing in the city. The population density was 242.1/km² (627.3/mi²). There were 1,205 housing units at an average density of 119.0/km² (308.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 87.97% White, 8.16% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.33% Asian, 2.45% from other races, and 0.94% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.57% of the population.

There were 1,063 households out of which 24.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.9% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.2% were non-families. 36.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.81.

In the city the population was spread out with 20.9% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 23.6% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 23.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 80.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 73.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $22,688, and the median income for a family was $35,764. Males had a median income of $27,326 versus $17,326 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,077. About 15.6% of families and 19.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.2% of those under age 18 and 28.5% of those age 65 or over.