Parsons is located in Decatur county Tennessee with a geographic area of 4.0 square miles. The total population in Parsons is 2,585 with 50.8% male and 49.2% female. Children under age 5 represent 3.8% of the population, under age 18 equal 20.6% of the population and over age 65 is 24.5% of the population. The median household income is $29,265, per capita income is $20,639. There are a total of 1,050 housing units with 68.0% owner occupied. Education includes 31.3% of residents that are high school graduates and 9.3% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The average temperature in Parsons in the summer is 78 degrees, and in the winter 38 degrees.
