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Parsons, West Virginia

City · Population 1,287 · #86 in West Virginia
ParsonsWest Virginia

About Parsons

Parsons is a small town in northeastern West Virginia counting 1,287 people who proudly call it home.

Parsons holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.12 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,149 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Parsons Unique

  • Positioned in northeastern West Virginia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of West Virginia — one of 439 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
  • Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.

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⚡ Quick Facts

TypeCity
Population (2024)1,287
Rank in state#86 of 230
Land area1.12 sq mi
Density1,149/sq mi
Coordinates39.0945, -79.6785

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