Parsons is located in Tucker county West virginia with a geographic area of 1.1 square miles. The total population in Parsons is 1,524 with 47.8% male and 52.2% female. Children under age 5 represent 4.3% of the population, under age 18 equal 21.0% of the population and over age 65 is 18.0% of the population. The median household income is $42,109, per capita income is $18,770. There are a total of 635 housing units with 70.4% owner occupied. Education includes 47.1% of residents that are high school graduates and 17.8% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The average temperature in Parsons in the summer is 69 degrees, and in the winter 32 degrees.