Parsons, Tennessee
Parsons: City in Decatur County, Tennessee, United States
About
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.
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 |
| Altitude : | 495 feet / 151 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 06:26:52 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 212 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.45% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Parsons is located at 35°38'59"N 88°7'36"W (35.6497900, -88.1267000).
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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 |
People born in Parsons (2)
People born in Parsons, including basketball player Calvin Garrett, Country musician Little David Wilkins, .
List
Schools in Parsons
College & universities near Parsons, TN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 451529 | Elite College of Cosmetology | Lexington (TN) | 38351 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Parsons, TN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NBN | Newbern–Dyersburg | 108 Jefferson St | RAIL |
| FTN | Fulton | 21 Newton Rd. | RAIL |
Post offices near Parsons
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Parson Post Office | Parsons (TN) | 38363 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- 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
