Parsons, KS Demographics

A map of Parsons's Population by Race

Parsons, Kansas had a population of 9,600 in 2020. It was 72.5% White, 7.8% Black, 0.7% Asian, 7.1% Hispanic, 1.7% Native American/Other, and 10.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Parsons, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 740 places in Kansas, Parsons is the 37th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Parsons's White Population

6,961 residents of Parsons identify as White, or 72.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Parsons roughly similar to the White share of the population of Kansas (72.2% White). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Parsons is ranked #670 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Parsons is less White than neighboring Dennis (84.2% White), South Mound (92.6% White), Galesburg (94% White), Altamont (82.9% White), and Labette (82% White).

Parsons's Black Population

750 residents of Parsons identify as Black, or 7.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Parsons roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Kansas (5.6% Black). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Parsons is ranked #15 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Parsons is more Black than neighboring Dennis (2% Black), South Mound (0% Black), Galesburg (0% Black), Altamont (0.6% Black), and Labette (0% Black).

Parsons's Asian Population

70 residents of Parsons identify as Asian, or 0.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Parsons roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kansas (2.9% Asian). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Parsons is ranked #137 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Parsons is more Asian than neighboring Dennis (0% Asian), South Mound (0% Asian), Galesburg (0% Asian), Altamont (0.4% Asian), and Labette (0% Asian).

Parsons's Hispanic Population

677 residents of Parsons identify as Hispanic, or 7.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Parsons slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Kansas (13% Hispanic). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Parsons is ranked #183 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Parsons is more Hispanic than neighboring Dennis (5.9% Hispanic), South Mound (3.7% Hispanic), Galesburg (4.7% Hispanic), Altamont (3.3% Hispanic), and Labette (4% Hispanic).

Parsons's Native American/Other Population

167 residents of Parsons identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Parsons roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kansas (1.2% Native American/Other). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Parsons is ranked #153 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Parsons is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dennis (1.3% Native American/Other), South Mound (0% Native American/Other), and Galesburg (0.7% Native American/Other). Parsons is less Native American/Other than neighboring Altamont (2.2% Native American/Other), and Labette (6% Native American/Other).

Parsons's Multiracial Population

975 residents of Parsons identify as Multiracial, or 10.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Parsons slightly larger than the Multiracial share of the population of Kansas (5.1% Multiracial). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Parsons is ranked #47 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Parsons is more Multiracial than neighboring Dennis (6.6% Multiracial), South Mound (3.7% Multiracial), Galesburg (0.7% Multiracial), and Labette (8% Multiracial). Parsons is less Multiracial than neighboring Altamont (10.7% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.