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Parsons, Tennessee, in Decatur county, is 38 miles E of Jackson, Tennessee (center to center) and 83 miles SW of Nashville, Tennessee. The city has a population of 2,452.
In Parsons, about 49% 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.
Approximately 12% of Parsons is non-white. Parsons boasts a diverse population for Tennessee, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.
There is an unusually large share of women in Parsons. The city benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.
In 2000, Parsons had a median family income of $35,764.
In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Parsons ($2,000). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
About 62% of housing units in Parsons are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Typical rents in Parsons are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state. Homeowners in the city benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in Tennessee.
In Parsons, 94% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in Parsons than in most places of its size.
Comparing Parsons to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):
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| Portion of People Married | | |
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| College Educated Adults |  |  |
| People in Middle Class or Better | |  |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work |  | |
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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