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Parsons, KS


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Parsons, Kansas

Parsons, Kansas, in Labette county, is 91 miles NE of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The city has a population of 11,514.

The People and Families of Parsons

In Parsons, about 48% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Parsons live by themselves. The city is known for its large population of single adults.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Parsons had a median family income of $36,557.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Parsons ($4,500). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Parsons Housing

About 66% of housing units in Parsons are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the city has been around for years.

Commuting

In Parsons, 92% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in Parsons than in most places of its size.

High Points

Parsons strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyParsons Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyParsons Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Parsons Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Parsons Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Parsons, KS

Comparing Parsons to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens85
Racial Diversity810
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Female Share of the Population66
Age of the Population54
Male Share of the Population55
Well-Paid Single Men33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size34
Portion of People Married31

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults46
People Above Poverty32
People in Middle Class or Better33
Median Family Income22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Walking and Biking to Work78
Working at Home65
Public Transportation Use38

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents96
Affordability of Property Taxes98
People Living Alone98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals58
Housing Recently Built12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime32
Low Violent Crime32

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