Parsons City, West Virginia
As of the census of 2000, there were 1463 people in the city, organized into 642 households, and 427 families residing in the city. The population density was 1332.5 people per square mile (514.48/kmē), it is the 111th most densely populated city in the U.S. state of West Virginia. There were 731 housing units at an average density of 664.5 per square mile (256.56/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.28 persons, and the average family size was 2.82 persons. In the city the population was spread out, with 22.4% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 18% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 111.7 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 115.2 females. The median age was 39.9 years, The median age of males and females living in Parsons City was 38 and 41.7 years respectively. The racial makeup of the city was 98.97% White, 0% Black or African American, 0.21% American Indian, 0% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.75% from two or more races and 0.07% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the city was $26424, making its West Virginia's 139th highest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $31645, it is West Virginia's 166th wealthiest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $16565, making it the 96th highest city by per capita income in West Virginia. The median income is $17176, Males had a median income of $19706 versus $13229 for females.
In 2000, 343 pupils and students, of which 51.31% are male and 48.69% are female, 23.44% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 4.08% nursery or pri school, 4.96% kindergarten, 43.73% elementary school, 29.74% high school and 17.49% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1463 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1463 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1458 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1445 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1451 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1439 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1421 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1406 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1389 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1381 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1376 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 9 | 5 | 14 |
| Kindergarten | 11 | 6 | 17 |
| Elementary school | 78 | 72 | 150 |
| High school | 63 | 39 | 102 |
| College or graduate school | 15 | 45 | 60 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parsons city, West Virginia | $26424 | $31645 | $16565 |
| Tucker County, West Virginia | $26250 | $32574 | $16349 |
| West Virginia, United States | $29696 | $36484 | $16477 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |