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Paris

Idaho · 541 residents (2025 est.) · 3.488 sq mi
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Paris is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $95,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $267,300. Poverty is rare here, at 2.0% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 110%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
562
−2%since 2000
from 576 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
161 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 165 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.1
+2%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:541 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4365155956747541990201020202024Paris
2024562
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,000
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,341 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,312
+105%since 2000
from $15,725 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.2%
+57.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.311
−9%since 2010
from 0.340 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing15.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information10.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$267,300
+110%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,069
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $335 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
7.6% rent
Vacancy rate
39.5%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.8%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
15.4%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+62%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
65
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(569)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(15)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(538)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(13)
Diversity Score10.3%(58)
Diversity Score
10
+299%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.3%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.9%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.1 min
+83%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.5%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.0%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.5%
+11.0 ptssince 2011
from 45.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.2%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.3%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
53.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2012
from 17.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.2%
−83.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.2%
+22.4 ptssince 2017
from 68.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 96.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2016
from 3.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paris, Idaho?

Paris, Idaho has about 562 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Paris, Idaho?

The typical household in Paris, Idaho earns about $95,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Paris, Idaho expensive?

In Paris, Idaho, the median home is worth about $267,300, and the typical rent is about $1,069 a month.

How educated are people in Paris, Idaho?

About 23.3% of adults age 25 and over in Paris, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Paris, Idaho?

About 2.0% of people in Paris, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Paris, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Paris, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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