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Paris

Texas · 25,171 residents · 35.19 sq mi
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Paris has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,894. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $73,000. The poverty rate of 24.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

25,171
−3%since 2000
from 25,898 in 2000
1990 – 2025
715 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 736 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
37.1
+2%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
24K25K25K26K26K1990201020202024Paris
202425K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,894
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,438 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$18,062
+5%since 2000
from $17,137 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
24.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.453
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

$73,000
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$573
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $436 in 2000
US average: $853
27.7%
−26.6 ptssince 2000
from 54.3% in 2000
48.2% rent
15.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
22.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
43.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
2.4
+25%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic63.8%(16,059)
Black23.1%(5,813)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(2,068)
Asian0.9%(222)
Other4.9%(1,243)
Diversity Score67.4%(16,958)
67
+28%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
5.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.3 min
+25%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
79.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
13.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
1.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
1.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
13.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

11.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
27.8%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

46.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
53.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
3.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
11.5%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paris, Texas?

Paris, Texas has about 25,171 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Paris, Texas?

The typical household in Paris, Texas earns about $30,894 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 $73,000, and the typical rent is about $573 a month.

How educated are people in Paris, Texas?

About 17.0% 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 24.1% 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 469 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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