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Paris

Illinois · 8,291 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 $42,446. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $74,800. Households here earn about 38% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,291
−9%since 2000
from 9,077 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,460 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 1,598 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.0
+11%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K9K9K9K1990201020202024Paris
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,446
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,902 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,984
+41%since 2000
from $17,750 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.3%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.2%
US avg: 10%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,800
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$651
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $397 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.9%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
38.1% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+11%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(8,881)
Black0.5%(46)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(76)
Asian0.2%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(346)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(7,836)
Black0.5%(45)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(150)
Asian0.5%(40)
Other0.3%(24)
Diversity Score7.8%(648)
Diversity Score
8
+105%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.9 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 61.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.8%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−80.9 ptssince 2013
from 86.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paris, Illinois?

Paris, Illinois has about 8,291 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Paris, Illinois?

The typical household in Paris, Illinois earns about $42,446 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 $74,800, and the typical rent is about $651 a month.

How educated are people in Paris, Illinois?

About 16.5% 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 14.1% of people in Paris, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Paris, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Paris, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 696 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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