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Paris

Tennessee · 10,316 residents · 12.909 sq mi
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Paris has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,405. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% 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 $98,700. The poverty rate of 27.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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

10,316
+6%since 2000
from 9,763 in 2000
1990 – 2025
41.4
Unchangedsince 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
9K10K10K10K10K1990201020202024Paris
202410K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.2%(637)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.1%(626)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.4%(663)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.2%(640)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.3%(551)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.3%(1,268)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.3%(1,161)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5410.6%(1,093)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6413.4%(1,384)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7411.3%(1,170)
US avg: 10%
75 to 847.5%(777)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over3.4%(346)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$33,405
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,261 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$20,039
+29%since 2000
from $15,572 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
27.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.3%
US avg: 10%
Information16.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

$98,700
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$680
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $1,124
55.2%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 63.5% in 2000
44.8% rent
3.0
−5%since 2009
from 3.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.2%(7,547)
Black16.7%(1,723)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(287)
Asian1.3%(131)
Other4.3%(446)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.9%(186)
Cuban0.1%(11)
Asian origin
Chinese0%(1)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
American23.7%(2,370)
English9.1%(915)
Irish6.7%(669)
German6%(605)
Polish2.9%(286)
Scottish2.8%(285)
Italian1.4%(145)
Scotch-Irish0.9%(94)
French0.7%(72)
British0.6%(65)
Danish0.3%(35)
+ 10 more ancestry groups with data
Dutch0.3%(30)
Welsh0.3%(29)
Egyptian0.3%(26)
Russian0.1%(14)
Lebanese0.1%(12)
Portuguese0.1%(6)
Turkish0.1%(6)
Haitian0.1%(6)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

15.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.9%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
3.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.0 min
+52%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
79.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
10.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

3.7%
−12.3 ptssince 2011
from 16.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
49.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 51.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
26.3%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

44.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
55.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
0.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
9.8%
−75.4 ptssince 2013
from 85.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married37.5%(1,246)
Married44.8%(1,490)
Widowed5.3%(175)
Divorced12.5%(414)
Women 15+
Never married24.8%(1,223)
Married38.5%(1,895)
Widowed13.1%(646)
Divorced23.5%(1,159)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paris, Tennessee?

Paris, Tennessee has about 10,316 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Paris, Tennessee?

The typical household in Paris, Tennessee earns about $33,405 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 $98,700, and the typical rent is about $680 a month.

How educated are people in Paris, Tennessee?

About 15.7% 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 27.1% 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 984 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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