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Paris, TX · 2 counties · 63,319 residents (2025 est.) · 1,951.227 sq mi
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Paris has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,384. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $185,935.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 91%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
62,280
−1%since 2000
from 62,813 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
32 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 32 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.3
+9%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:63,319 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
58K59K61K62K63K1990201020202024Paris
202462K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,384
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,686 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,603
+97%since 2000
from $16,557 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.6%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.471
+7%since 2010
from 0.440 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$185,935
+91%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,388 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$967
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $407 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
32.9% rent
Vacancy rate
13.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+80%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
67
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.6%(49,984)
Black14.4%(9,031)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(2,283)
Asian0.3%(208)
Other0%
Diversity Score39.6%(24,860)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.6%(44,577)
Black12.8%(7,978)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(5,740)
Asian0.8%(509)
Other5.6%(3,476)
Diversity Score57.5%(35,781)
Segregation Score34.9%(21,748)
Diversity Score
57
+45%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
35
+18%since 2020
from 30 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.3%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+43%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 57.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.1%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.5%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2012
from 19.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.8%
−60.7 ptssince 2013
from 79.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.3%
+18.0 ptssince 2017
from 64.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 92.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 5.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

ParisCENTRAL25,205
What's inside

2 component counties

Lamar CountyCENTRAL51,503Red River County11,816
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paris, TX?

Paris, TX has about 62,280 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Paris, TX?

The typical household in Paris, TX earns about $59,384 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Paris, TX expensive?

In Paris, TX, the median home is worth about $185,935, and the typical rent is about $967 a month.

How educated are people in Paris, TX?

About 20.4% of adults age 25 and over in Paris, TX hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Paris, TX?

About 18.3% of people in Paris, TX live below the federal poverty line.

Has Paris, TX grown since 1990?

Yes, Paris, TX has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,014 residents, a change of about 7 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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