Demographics & People — Parsons, West Virginia
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,481 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,400 |
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| Median Age | 43.4 |
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| Total Households | 564 |
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| Family Households | 313 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.61 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0029 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,378 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| American | 463 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 332 |
| German | 255 |
| Other groups | 179 |
| Irish | 130 |
| English | 101 |
| European | 77 |
| Italian | 69 |
| Scottish | 58 |
| Polish | 46 |
Language
| English Only | 1,402 |
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| Spanish | 2 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,407 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 85 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,230 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 32.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 10.2% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Parsons, West Virginia.
