Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Paris, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,587

Median Agei

41.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

94.5%1,500

Black

3.7%59

Hispanic/Latino

1.3%21

Two or More

0.4%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.3%46

High School Diploma

42.1%450

Some College (<1 yr)

7.3%78

Some College (1+ yr)

14.2%152

Associate's Degree

7.7%82

Bachelor's Degree

14%150

Master's Degree

4.7%50

Professional Degree

0.6%6

HS or Higher

94.9%

BA or Higher

19.3%

Graduate+

5.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$131,200

Median Renti

$752

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

70.1%400

Renter-Occupied

29.9%171

Total Units

668

Homeownership

70.1%

Vacancy Rate

14.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

9%36

$50K–$100K

25%100

$100K–$150K

30.5%122

$150K–$200K

9.2%37

$200K–$300K

12.5%50

$300K–$500K

12%48

$500K–$1M

1.8%7

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

2.8%19

2000–2009

2.4%16

1990–1999

13.2%88

1980–1989

5.8%39

1970–1979

13.9%93

1960–1969

10.5%70

1950–1959

8.2%55

1940–1949

3.9%26

1939 or earlier

39.2%262

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

76.5%437

Electricity

20.5%117

Bottled/LP Gas

3%17

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$63,487

Mean Household Incomei

$77,947

Per Capita Incomei

$28,779

Poverty Ratei

7.4%

Unemploymenti

3.8%

Labor Forcei

720

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.5%37

$10K–$15K

3.5%20

$15K–$20K

4%23

$20K–$25K

4.7%27

$25K–$30K

4%23

$30K–$35K

6.8%39

$35K–$40K

8.2%47

$40K–$45K

5.3%30

$45K–$50K

1.4%8

$50K–$60K

3%17

$60K–$75K

14.2%81

$75K–$100K

7.5%43

$100K–$125K

7.2%41

$125K–$150K

10.7%61

$150K–$200K

8.9%51

$200K+

4%23

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

90.6%

By Region

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

98(8.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.6%Insured

6.4%Uninsured