This was 10.4 percent lower than the state average of 28.9 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,524.
85.5 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Parsons for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 154 | 14.5 |
Regular high school diploma | 471 | 44.4 |
GED or alternative credential | 67 | 6.3 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 63 | 5.9 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 109 | 10.3 |
Associate's degree | 46 | 4.3 |
Bachelor's degree | 88 | 8.3 |
Master's degree | 54 | 5.1 |
Professional school degree | 3 | 0.3 |
Doctorate degree | 5 | 0.5 |