Economy & Jobs — Parsons, Kansas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $52,428 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$57,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $27,801 |
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| Poverty Rate | 20.9% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.2% |
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| In Labor Force | 4,585 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 35.2% |
| Manufacturing | 20.3% |
| Retail | 10.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 16 |
| Commercial Banks | 15 |
| Fast Food | 14 |
| Insurance Agencies | 12 |
| Gas Stations | 10 |
| Auto Repair | 8 |
| Nursing Care | 8 |
| General Merchandise | 6 |
| Physician Offices | 6 |
| Child Day Care | 6 |
| Hotels Motels | 5 |
| Grocery Stores | 4 |
| Liquor Stores | 4 |
| Dental Offices | 4 |
| Home Health | 4 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
