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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

South Paris

Maine · 2,237 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 $27,569. Population has declined 3% since 1990. Median home value is $82,400. Households here earn about 26% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,237
−3%since 1990
from 2,314 in 1990
1990 – 2024
577 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 597 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.4
+7%since 1990
from 36.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024South Paris
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,569
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,348 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,486
+37%since 1990
from $11,278 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.4%
−3.0 ptssince 1990
from 14.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$82,400
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $72,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$431
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $369 in 1990
US average: $602
53.0%
−5.5 ptssince 1990
from 58.5% in 1990
47.0% rent
3.0
−8%since 1990
from 3.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(2,297)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(11)
Diversity Score1.8%(42)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(2,166)
Black0.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(11)
Asian1.3%(30)
Diversity Score5.4%(122)
5
+198%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.3%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 14.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.1%
+7.8 ptssince 1990
from 73.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.2%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 5.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.9 min
+1%since 1990
from 18.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Paris, Maine?

South Paris, Maine has about 2,237 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in South Paris, Maine earns about $27,569 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 $82,400, and the typical rent is about $431 a month.

How educated are people in South Paris, Maine?

About 16.3% 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 11.4% 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 77 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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