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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Paris

Arkansas · 3,707 residents · 5.512 sq mi
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Paris has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,424. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $53,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,707
+1%since 1990
from 3,674 in 1990
1990 – 2025
673 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 667 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.7
+2%since 1990
from 39.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Paris
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,424
+30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,835 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,738
+77%since 1990
from $8,329 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.5%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 21.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$53,800
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$332
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $257 in 1990
US average: $602
69.0%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 70.1% in 1990
31.0% rent
2.1
−17%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(3,543)
Black1.9%(69)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(28)
Asian0.2%(6)
Diversity Score10.4%(383)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(3,491)
Black2%(73)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(80)
Asian0.1%(4)
Diversity Score10.4%(386)
10
Unchangedsince 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.4%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 7.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.4%
+6.6 ptssince 1990
from 61.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.5%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 1.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.6 min
+2%since 1990
from 19.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Paris, Arkansas?

Paris, Arkansas has about 3,707 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Paris, Arkansas?

The typical household in Paris, Arkansas earns about $25,424 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Paris, Arkansas expensive?

In Paris, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $53,800, and the typical rent is about $332 a month.

How educated are people in Paris, Arkansas?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Paris, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Paris, Arkansas?

About 18.5% of people in Paris, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Paris, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Paris, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 33 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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