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Texas · 25,205 residents (2025 est.) · 35.19 sq mi
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Paris has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,239. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $150,000. The poverty rate of 26.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,775
−4%since 2000
from 25,898 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
704 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 736 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.8
−2%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:25,205 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
24K25K25K26K26K1990201020202024Paris
202425K
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,239
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,438 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,854
+57%since 2000
from $17,137 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.4%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.473
+4%since 2010
from 0.453 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,000
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$971
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $436 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
48.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 54.3% in 2000
51.6% rent
Vacancy rate
14.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+68%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
55
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.8%(18,332)
Black22.1%(5,729)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(1,068)
Asian0.7%(171)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.7%(13,657)
2024
White, non-Hispanic57.4%(14,215)
Black21.9%(5,428)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(2,949)
Asian1.4%(336)
Other7.5%(1,847)
Diversity Score75.4%(18,671)
Diversity Score
75
+43%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.6%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.9 min
+30%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 58.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.0%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
52.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.2%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2012
from 19.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
20.0%
−59.1 ptssince 2013
from 79.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.6%
+20.4 ptssince 2017
from 62.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2016
from 92.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2016
from 6.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paris, Texas?

Paris, Texas has about 24,775 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Paris, Texas?

The typical household in Paris, Texas earns about $47,239 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Paris, Texas expensive?

In Paris, Texas, the median home is worth about $150,000, and the typical rent is about $971 a month.

How educated are people in Paris, Texas?

About 19.3% of adults age 25 and over in Paris, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Paris, Texas?

About 26.0% of people in Paris, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Paris, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Paris, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 73 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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