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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2020 ACS

Paris Micro

Paris, TN · 1 counties · 32,199 residents · 561.902 sq mi
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Paris has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,037. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% 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 $104,500. With a median age of 46.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% 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

Total population
32,199
+3%since 2000
from 31,115 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
57 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 55 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.9
+15%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
27K29K30K32K33K1990201020202024Paris
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,037
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,169 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,731
+56%since 2000
from $15,855 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.4%
US avg: 10%
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,500
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$666
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $403 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
27.2% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+12%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(27,596)
Black8.9%(2,777)
Hispanic / Latino1%(311)
Asian0.3%(84)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.4%(7,285)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(27,250)
Black7.2%(2,307)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(877)
Asian0.6%(202)
Other2.1%(681)
Diversity Score29.5%(9,504)
Segregation Score42.2%(13,591)
Diversity Score
30
+26%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
42
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.1%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+53%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 12.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 55.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.7%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.4%
−75.9 ptssince 2013
from 85.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
In this metro

Principal cities

ParisCENTRAL10,468
What's inside

1 component county

Henry CountyCENTRAL32,896
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paris, TN?

Paris, TN has about 32,199 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Paris, TN?

The typical household in Paris, TN earns about $41,037 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Paris, TN expensive?

In Paris, TN, the median home is worth about $104,500, and the typical rent is about $666 a month.

How educated are people in Paris, TN?

About 17.7% of adults age 25 and over in Paris, TN hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Paris, TN?

About 20.7% of people in Paris, TN live below the federal poverty line.

Has Paris, TN grown since 1990?

Yes, Paris, TN has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,311 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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