Parsons, West Virginia
Parsons: City in Tucker County, West Virginia, USA
About
Parsons is a city located in the county of Tucker in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,485 and a population density of 478 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,395 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Parsons
| Population : | 1,395 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | West Virginia (United States) |
| County : | Tucker County |
| Postal code : | 26287 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 304 |
| Area : | 3.11 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,647 feet / 502, 502 meters |
| Capital city : | Parsons is capital of Tucker County |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 10:17:39 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 449 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.45% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Parsons is located at 39°5'47"N 79°40'51"W (39.0964900, -79.6809000).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Parsons decreased by 6.45% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,485 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,459 | -1.78% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,450 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,451 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,442 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,448 | 0.41% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,439 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,424 | -1.05% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,413 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,391 | -1.58% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,395 | 0.29% | estimation process |
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People born in Parsons (1)
Virginia politician Harry Purkey was born in Parsons
Schools in Parsons
College & universities near Parsons, WV
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237358 | Davis & Elkins College | Elkins (WV) | 26241-3996 |
Stations (6)
Amtrak & bus stations near Parsons, WV
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GTV | Grantsville, MD | 3000 Chestnut Ridge Road | BUS |
| FSB | Frostburg, MD | 101 Braddock Road | BUS |
| Code: C U M | Cumberland station | East Harrison and Queen City Street | RAIL |
| CUA | Cumberland, MD | 12401 Willowbrook Road SE | BUS |
| COV | Connellsville station | North Water Street and West Peach Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Parsons
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Parson Post Office | Parsons (WV) | 26287 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Parsons , Kansas city in Labette County, Kansas, USA with a population of 9,463 people.
- Parsons , Tennessee city in Decatur County, Tennessee, United States with a population of 2,272 people.
Other cities in Tucker County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Tucker County , WV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas | 545 | City in West Virginia, United States |
| Hendricks | 254 | Human settlement in Tucker County, West Virginia, United States of America |
| Hambleton | 212 | Town in Tucker County, West Virginia, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Parsons distances to largest West Virginia cities
