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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2020 ACS

Paris Micro

Paris, TX · 2 counties · 61,675 residents · 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 $45,988. 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 more than doubled since 2000, reaching $102,751.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
61,675
−2%since 2000
from 62,813 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
32 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 32 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.2
+12%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
58K59K61K62K63K1990201020202024Paris
202462K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,988
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,686 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,651
+49%since 2000
from $16,557 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.7%
US avg: 10%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,751
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,388 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$699
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $407 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
34.4% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+28%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.1%(43,853)
Black13.2%(8,116)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(5,178)
Asian0.9%(525)
Other4.5%(2,770)
Diversity Score55.8%(34,387)
Segregation Score29.6%(18,261)
Diversity Score
56
+41%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
30
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.6%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+44%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 57.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.1%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.5%
−63.0 ptssince 2013
from 79.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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 61,675 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Paris, TX?

The typical household in Paris, TX earns about $45,988 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 $102,751, and the typical rent is about $699 a month.

How educated are people in Paris, TX?

About 18.2% 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 18.7% 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 3,409 residents, a change of about 6 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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