Parsons, KS
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Parsons, Kansas Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
9,648
Unemployment
3.4%
Poverty
20.1%
Median Home
$64,600
Median Income
$41,091
Median Rent
$677
Parsons SnackAbility
4Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
4
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
8
Safety
3
Amenities
8
Education
6
Commute
10
Parsons, KS Crime Report
467Total Crimes
4,982.4Total Crimes / 100k People
112.38%
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Parsons / 100k People |
Kansas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 467 | 4,982.4 | 2,624.1 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 86 | 917.5 | 425.0 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 1 | 10.7 | 3.4 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 11 | 117.4 | 31.8 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 67 | 714.8 | 346.4 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 381 | 4,064.9 | 2,199.1 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 88 | 938.9 | 331.4 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 281 | 2,998.0 | 1,619.6 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 12 | 128.0 | 248.1 | 246.0 |
Parsons, KS Cost Of Living
75Parsons's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Parsons | Kansas | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 89 | 100 | |
| Services | 82 | 89 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 91 | 94 | 100 | |
| Health | 100 | 100 | 100 | |
| Housing | 42 | 75 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 88 | 94 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 97 | 100 | 100 | |
Parsons, KS Photos
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Map Of Parsons, KS
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Population over time in Parsons
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 9,648 | -2.3% |
| 2019 | 9,876 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 9,964 | -1.5% |
| 2017 | 10,111 | -1.1% |
| 2016 | 10,223 | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 10,307 | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 10,381 | -1.2% |
| 2013 | 10,506 | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 10,573 | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 10,661 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Parsons
| Race | Parsons | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.5% | 75.3% | 60.1% |
| African American | 8.8% | 5.5% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 2.9% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 4.8% | 3.3% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 7.3% | 12.1% | 18.2% |
Gender in Parsons
| Gender | Parsons | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 50.2% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49.8% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Parsons for adults over 25
| Education | Parsons | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 32.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Parsons, Kansas
| Income | Parsons | KS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.8% | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.4% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 14.8% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 16.0% | 9.6% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.9% | 13.5% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.4% | 18.7% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.0% | 13.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.3% | 15.1% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 0.6% | 5.9% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.8% | 5.7% | 8.3% |
