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Tennessee · 10,468 residents (2025 est.) · 12.909 sq mi
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Paris has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,012. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% 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 $163,600. The poverty rate of 26.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,338
+6%since 2000
from 9,763 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
801 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 756 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.5
−7%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:10,468 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,012
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,261 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,414
+76%since 2000
from $15,572 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.2%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.509
+5%since 2010
from 0.487 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$163,600
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$780
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.8%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.5% in 2000
43.2% rent
Vacancy rate
14.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+53%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
65
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.5%(7,468)
Black20.2%(1,968)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(115)
Asian0.6%(58)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.2%(4,318)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.6%(7,820)
Black16.2%(1,677)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(300)
Asian0.4%(44)
Other4.8%(497)
Diversity Score49.8%(5,147)
Diversity Score
50
+13%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.7%
+19.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.5 min
+40%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.9%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−13.8 ptssince 2011
from 16.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 51.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.1%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
57.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.4%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2012
from 24.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.4%
−73.8 ptssince 2013
from 85.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.5%
+18.7 ptssince 2017
from 63.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2016
from 97.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paris, Tennessee?

Paris, Tennessee has about 10,338 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Paris, Tennessee?

The typical household in Paris, Tennessee earns about $41,012 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Paris, Tennessee expensive?

In Paris, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $163,600, and the typical rent is about $780 a month.

How educated are people in Paris, Tennessee?

About 21.1% of adults age 25 and over in Paris, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Paris, Tennessee?

About 26.3% of people in Paris, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Paris, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Paris, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,006 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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