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- Parsons is 0% more densely populated than Springfield.
- People are 3.3% more likely to be married in Parsons.
- The Median Age is 4.4 years older in Parsons.
 Springfield, MOParsons, KSUnited States
 Population  Unlock9,652329,725,481
 Female Population51.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.5%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock37.638.4
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 Population - 2010159,374  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock11,514285,036,114
 Population - 1990140,494  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-17.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now19.6%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock910.193.4
 Land Area82.3  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Springfield, MOParsons, KSUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.3%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.1%6.1%
 Age 10 to 144.5%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.7%3.9%
 Age 18 to 208.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.0%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.3%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock9.3%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.2%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.7%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.2%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.1%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.8%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.0%1.9%
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 Race
 Springfield, MOParsons, KSUnited States
 White84.8%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock8.0%12.2%
 Asian2.0%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.3%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.1%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock7.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Springfield, MOParsons, KSUnited States
 Married Population40.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock40.3%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.1%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock57.8%50.2%
 Never Married39.3%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock13.9%10.8%
 Widowed6.6%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.502.60
 Households78,824  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock2,18180,755,759
     Married couple, w/children25.0%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock46.3%42.9%
 Non Family Households41,242  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock24.2%15.8%
     Single householder, no children12.5%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Springfield    74 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

For a town of 165,000 we have entertainment options far above similar sized communities. Pro Baseball, Bass Pro, Hammons Hall. Art Museums, Wonders of Wildlife  More

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We're somewhat new to this area... having recently moved from AZ. We find the residents are more polite and generally much nicer here. Residents actually have a  More

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Over 4 years ago

So much wrong in this town I don't know where to start. Apparently, all the a$$ holes of the state circle over Springfield. The do-nothing cops are worthless, as is the  More

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Reviews for Parsons    2 Reviews

I've lived here for 2+ years. I moved from California. At first I missed my home state. Over the course of the last few years, I've acquired an appreciation for this  More

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seasonal weather,cold,mild,hot.Humid at times. Very laid back and easy going living. Property tax is high for this type of community. We are retired and love the  More

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