Parsons is located in Labette county Kansas with a geographic area of 10.6 square miles. The total population in Parsons is 9,648 with 49.3% male and 50.7% female. Children under age 5 represent 6.7% of the population, under age 18 equal 23.5% of the population and over age 65 is 18.1% of the population. The median household income is $41,091, per capita income is $23,529. There are a total of 4,122 housing units with 62.5% owner occupied. Education includes 26.8% of residents that are high school graduates and 24.5% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The average temperature in Parsons in the summer is 77 degrees, and in the winter 32 degrees.
