Parsons, Tennessee
| Parsons, Tennessee | |
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| City | |
| Motto: Take Pride In Parsons! | |
 Location of Parsons, Tennessee |
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| Coordinates: 35°38′56″N 88°7′24″W / 35.64889°N 88.12333°WCoordinates: 35°38′56″N 88°7′24″W / 35.64889°N 88.12333°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Decatur |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.1 sq mi (10.7 km2) |
| • Land | 4.1 sq mi (10.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 495 ft (151 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 2,373 |
| • Density | 573/sq mi (221.1/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 38363 |
| Area code(s) | 731 |
| FIPS code | 47-57080 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1296893 |
| Website | www |
Parsons is a city in Decatur County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 2,373 at the 2010 census. Parsons is the largest city by population in Decatur County.
Parsons is located in central Decatur County at 35°38′56″N 88°7′24″W / 35.64889°N 88.12333°W (35.648780, -88.123386). U.S. Routes 412 and 641 cross in the center of town. US 412 leads east 69 miles (111 km) to Columbia and west 42 miles (68 km) to Jackson, while US 641 leads north 30 miles (48 km) to Camden and south 24 miles (39 km) to Clifton. Decaturville, the county seat, is 5 miles (8 km) south on US 641.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Parsons has a total area of 4.1 square miles (10.7 km2), all land.
The unincorporated community of Perryville, the oldest settlement in Decatur County, is 5 miles (8 km) east of Parsons, along the Tennessee River. Tennessee's highest recorded temperature at 113 °F (45 °C) was recorded there on August 9, 1930.
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,452 people, 1,063 households, and 646 families residing in the city. The population density was 627.3 people per square mile (242.1/km²). There were 1,205 housing units at an average density of 308.3 per square mile (119.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 87.97% White, 8.16% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.33% Asian, 2.45% from other races, and 0.94% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.57% of the population.
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