Parsons is a somewhat small city located in the state of Kansas. With a population of 9,328 people and four associated neighborhoods, Parsons is the 37th largest community in Kansas.

Compared to the rest of the country, citizens of Parsons spend much less time in their cars: on average, their commute to work is only 13.61 minutes. This also means that noise and pollution levels in the city are less than they would otherwise be.

Parsons is a small city, and as such doesn't have a public transit system that people use to get to and from their jobs every day.

The education level of Parsons citizens is a little higher than the average for US cities and towns: 21.68% of adults in Parsons have at least a bachelor's degree.

The per capita income in Parsons in 2022 was $29,331, which is lower middle income relative to Kansas and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $117,324 for a family of four. However, Parsons contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

Parsons is a somewhat ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Parsons home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Parsons residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Parsons include German, English, Irish, Scottish, and French.

The most common language spoken in Parsons is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Spanish.