Parsons, WV Demographics

A map of Parsons's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,335	1,242	92.2%	93.6%
Multiracial	110	56	7.6%	4.2%
Native American/Other	2	5	0.1%	0.4%
Hispanic	1	18	0.1%	1.4%
Black	0	5	0.0%	0.4%
Asian	0	1	0.0%	0.1%

Parsons, West Virginia has an estimated population of 1,448, an increase from the 1,327 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.2% White, 7.6% Multiracial, 0.1% Hispanic, 0.1% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Parsons, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Parsons has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than West Virginia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Parsons, that probability was 12.2% in 2020 and 14.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Parsons is ranked the 109th most populous place in West Virginia, out of 439 places. 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 was ranked the 115th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Parsons's White Population

1,335 residents of Parsons, or 92.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Parsons is slightly higher than in West Virginia overall, where 89.7% of the population is White. Parsons ranks 205th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parsons's White population has grown by an estimated 7.5%. White residents' share of Parsons's population has decreased from 93.6% to 92.2%.

Parsons is more White than neighboring Hambleton (89.7% White), and Bowden (0% White). Parsons is less White than neighboring Hendricks (95.5% White), St. George (100% White), and Montrose (100% White).

Parsons's Black Population

0 residents of Parsons, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Parsons is slightly lower than in West Virginia overall, where 3.1% of the population is Black. Parsons ranks 277th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parsons's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Parsons's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Parsons's Asian Population

0 residents of Parsons, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Parsons is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Parsons ranks 239th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parsons's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Parsons's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Parsons's Hispanic Population

1 residents of Parsons, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Parsons is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 2.1% of the population is Hispanic. Parsons ranks 174th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parsons's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 94.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Parsons's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.1%.

Parsons is more Hispanic than neighboring Hendricks (0% Hispanic), St. George (0% Hispanic), Montrose (0% Hispanic), and Bowden (0% Hispanic). Parsons is less Hispanic than neighboring Hambleton (4.9% Hispanic).

Parsons's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Parsons, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Parsons is comparable to the share in West Virginia overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Parsons ranks 210th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parsons's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 60.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Parsons's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Parsons is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hambleton (0% Native American/Other), Hendricks (0% Native American/Other), St. George (0% Native American/Other), Montrose (0% Native American/Other), and Bowden (0% Native American/Other).

Parsons's Multiracial Population

110 residents of Parsons, or 7.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Parsons is slightly higher than in West Virginia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Parsons ranks 176th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 439 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Parsons's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 96.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Parsons's population has increased from 4.2% to 7.6%.

Parsons is more Multiracial than neighboring Hambleton (5.4% Multiracial), Hendricks (4.5% Multiracial), St. George (0% Multiracial), Montrose (0% Multiracial), and Bowden (0% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.