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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Paris

Illinois · 9,077 residents · 5.679 sq mi
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Paris has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,902. 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 has risen by half since 1990, reaching $49,100. Households here earn about 34% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.8
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

9,077
+1%since 1990
from 8,987 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,598 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 1,582 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.8
+3%since 1990
from 37.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K8K9K9K9K1990201020202024Paris
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,902
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,670 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,750
+64%since 1990
from $10,835 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.7%
−7.4 ptssince 1990
from 20.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$49,100
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$397
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $278 in 1990
US average: $602
69.6%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 69.1% in 1990
30.4% rent
1.6
−7%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(8,777)
Black2%(183)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(7)
Asian0.2%(20)
Diversity Score5.9%(531)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(8,881)
Black0.5%(46)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(76)
Asian0.2%(17)
Diversity Score3.8%(346)
4
−35%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.1%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.5%
+10.1 ptssince 1990
from 69.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.7%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.9 min
−14%since 1990
from 16.1 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, Illinois?

Paris, Illinois has about 9,077 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Paris, Illinois?

The typical household in Paris, Illinois earns about $30,902 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Paris, Illinois expensive?

In Paris, Illinois, the median home is worth about $49,100, and the typical rent is about $397 a month.

How educated are people in Paris, Illinois?

About 11.1% of adults age 25 and over in Paris, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Paris, Illinois?

About 12.7% of people in Paris, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Paris, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Paris, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 90 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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