Parsons is a very small city located in the state of Tennessee. With a population of 2,114 people and two associated neighborhoods, Parsons is the 214th largest community in Tennessee.

A relatively large number of people in Parsons telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 13.10% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Residents will find that the city is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Parsons is worth considering.

Being a small city, Parsons does not have a public transit system used by locals to get to and from work.

In Parsons, just 7.17% of people over 25 hold a college degree, which is very low compared to the rest of the nation, whereas the average among all cities is 21.84%.

The per capita income in Parsons in 2022 was $23,921, which is lower middle income relative to Tennessee, and low income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $95,684 for a family of four. However, Parsons contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

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 Irish, German, English, Scottish, and Norwegian.

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