Parsons City, Kansas
As of the census of 2000, there were 11514 people, 4738 households, and 2908 families residing in the city. The population density was 1111.2 people per square mile (429.04/kmē), it is Kansas's 280th most densely populated city. There were 5359 housing units at an average density of 517.3 per square mile (199.73/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.32 persons, and the average family size was 2.96 persons. In the city the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 20.4% from 45 to 64, and 17.6% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 91.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.1 males. The median age is 36.4 years, the median age of male residents at 34.2 and the median age of female residents at 38.7. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 85.54% White, 8.17% Black or African American, 1.12% American Indian, 0.42% Asian, 0.01% Native Hawaiian, 2.84% from two or more races and 1.9% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $28345, making it the 207th lowest city by median household income in Kansas. The median income for a family in the city was $36557, making it the 390th highest city by median family income in Kansas. The per capita income for the city was $15763, making it the 303rd highest city by per capita income in Kansas. The median income is $19076, Median income for males is $23000, compared with $15724 for females.
In 2000, 3021 pupils and students, of which 1593 are male and 1428 are female, 26.24% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 136 nursery or pri school, 182 kindergarten, 1287 elementary school, 761 high school and 655 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 11514 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 11514 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 11478 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 11380 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 11279 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 11237 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 11132 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 11099 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 11118 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 11131 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 11065 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 68 | 68 | 136 |
| Kindergarten | 109 | 73 | 182 |
| Elementary school | 653 | 634 | 1287 |
| High school | 440 | 321 | 761 |
| College or graduate school | 323 | 332 | 655 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parsons city, Kansas | $28345 | $36557 | $15763 |
| Labette County, Kansas | $30875 | $37519 | $15525 |
| Kansas, United States | $40624 | $49624 | $20506 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |