Parsons, Tennessee

Parsons: city in Decatur County, Tennessee, United States

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Parsons is a city located in the county of Decatur in the U.S. state of Tennessee. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,373 and a population density of 221 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,272 inhabitants.

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Quick Facts about Parsons

Population 2,272 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Tennessee (United States)
County Decatur County
Postal code 38363
Phone Area Codes 731
Area 10.73 km2
Latitude & Longitude 35.6498,-88.1267
Altitude 495 feet / 151 meters
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 18:18:52 (22nd April 2026)
Density 212 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -4.45% (2010-2020)
Weather 81℉ Sunny 7-days weather
Decatur County Tennessee Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Parsons Highlighted 4757080 locator map image
Decatur County Tennessee Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Parsons Highlighted 4757080 locator map image

Geography

Parsons is located at 35°38'59"N 88°7'36"W (35.6497900, -88.1267000).

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Weather

81°F
Sunny
0 to 5 mph SW Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph.

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Parsons decreased by 4.45% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 2,373 - census
2011 2,344 -1.24% estimation process
2012 2,329 -0.64% estimation process
2013 2,331 0.09% estimation process
2014 2,326 -0.21% estimation process
2015 2,304 -0.95% estimation process
2016 2,320 0.69% estimation process
2017 2,315 -0.22% estimation process
2018 2,303 -0.52% estimation process
2019 2,290 -0.57% estimation process
2020 2,272 -0.79% estimation process
Parsons zip code is 38363. County name: Decatur, County fips: 47039
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People born in Parsons (2)

People born in Parsons, including basketball player Calvin Garrett, Country musician Little David Wilkins, .

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Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Parsons, TN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
451529 Elite College of Cosmetology Lexington (TN) 38351

Nearby Transit Stations (2)

Rail and bus stations connected to Parsons, TN. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
NBN Newbern–Dyersburg 108 Jefferson St RAIL
FTN Fulton 21 Newton Rd. RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Parsons.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Parson Post Office Parsons (TN) 38363

Other places with the same name (2)

  • Parsons, Kansas city in Labette County, Kansas, USA with a population of 9,463 people.
  • Parsons, West Virginia city in Tucker County, West Virginia, USA with a population of 1,395 people.

Other cities in Decatur County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Decatur County , TN.

City Name Population Title
Mount Carmel 5,255 Town in Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States
Scotts Hill 973 City in Tennessee, United States of America
Decaturville 857 Town in and county seat of Decatur County, Tennessee, United States

Distance to Other Cities

Parsons distances to largest Tennessee cities