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South Paris

Maine · 2,210 residents · 3.876 sq mi
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South Paris has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,074. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $219,700. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 26% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

2,210
−1%since 2000
from 2,237 in 2000
1990 – 2024
570 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 577 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
48.3
+23%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024South Paris
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$55,074
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,569 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$27,505
+78%since 2000
from $15,486 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.9%
+21.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
26.5%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.496
+21%since 2010
from 0.409 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$219,700
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$528
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $431 in 2000
US average: $1,442
51.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 53.0% in 2000
48.1% rent
18.8%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
15.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
61.3%
+21.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
4.0
+33%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in South Paris on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(2,166)
Black0.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(11)
Asian1.3%(30)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.4%(122)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(2,110)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(77)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(23)
Diversity Score10.9%(241)
11
+100%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.4%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
4.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.8 min
−27%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
76.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
21.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
2.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
23.7%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−15.7 ptssince 2011
from 15.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
45.5%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 53.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
23.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
42.6%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

44.0%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
56.0%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
21.4%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
30.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2012
from 24.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
8.6%
−78.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
68.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2017
from 58.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
98.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2016
from 96.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Paris, Maine?

South Paris, Maine has about 2,210 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South Paris, Maine?

The typical household in South Paris, Maine earns about $55,074 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Paris, Maine expensive?

In South Paris, Maine, the median home is worth about $219,700, and the typical rent is about $528 a month.

How educated are people in South Paris, Maine?

About 18.7% of adults age 25 and over in South Paris, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Paris, Maine?

About 26.5% of people in South Paris, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Paris, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, South Paris, Maine has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 104 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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