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, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

24,775

Median Agei

35.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

57.4%14,215

Black

21.9%5,428

Hispanic/Latino

11.9%2,949

Two or More

6.2%1,540

Asian

1.4%336

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

1%250

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%57

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.3%1,027

High School Diploma

28%4,547

Some College (<1 yr)

8%1,296

Some College (1+ yr)

17.4%2,826

Associate's Degree

9.5%1,538

Bachelor's Degree

12.1%1,965

Master's Degree

6.2%1,007

Professional Degree

0.6%93

Doctorate

0.4%69

HS or Higher

88.6%

BA or Higher

19.3%

Graduate+

7.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$150,000

Median Renti

$971

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

48.4%4,778

Renter-Occupied

51.6%5,092

Total Units

11,531

Homeownership

48.4%

Vacancy Rate

14.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

10.1%484

$50K–$100K

20.6%984

$100K–$150K

19.3%921

$150K–$200K

11.7%561

$200K–$300K

20.5%979

$300K–$500K

13.2%631

$500K–$1M

4.6%218

Rent Distribution

Under $500

489

$500–$750

831

$750–$1,000

1,242

$1,000–$1,250

1,359

$1,250–$1,500

410

$1,500–$2,000

375

$2,000+

176

Year Built

2020 or later

1.2%138

2010–2019

7.5%870

2000–2009

11.8%1,365

1990–1999

10%1,150

1980–1989

19.5%2,244

1970–1979

19%2,188

1960–1969

13.2%1,521

1950–1959

7.7%886

1940–1949

3%344

1939 or earlier

7.2%825

Heating Fuel

Electricity

62.4%6,155

Utility Gas

33.8%3,337

Bottled/LP Gas

2.6%258

No Fuel

1.1%104

Solar

0.2%16

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$47,239

Mean Household Incomei

$64,271

Per Capita Incomei

$26,854

Poverty Ratei

25.2%

Unemploymenti

5.3%

Labor Forcei

10,955

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.4%830

$10K–$15K

6.5%645

$15K–$20K

8%794

$20K–$25K

7.9%778

$25K–$30K

3.9%381

$30K–$35K

3.8%374

$35K–$40K

4.1%404

$40K–$45K

4.9%480

$45K–$50K

5.3%521

$50K–$60K

8.1%798

$60K–$75K

8.7%860

$75K–$100K

12.1%1,192

$100K–$125K

7.4%732

$125K–$150K

4.5%445

$150K–$200K

3.6%353

$200K+

2.9%283

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

799

Residentsi

1,401

Avg. Tenant Renti

$368/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

52 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing234 homes97% occupied$312/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers416 homes82% occupied$438/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8100 homes87% occupied$221/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC49 homes98% occupied$342/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $47,239/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $14K/yr

71.1%

Very low income$14K–$24K/yr

23.5%

Low income$24K–$38K/yr

4.6%

Moderate / aboveOver $38K/yr

0.8%

Who Receives This Housing

81.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

67.4% of subsidized households are minority

22.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

38.3% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

8603.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

470

Canada

United Kingdom

India

Philippines

Germany

Guatemala

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

10,152

Avg. Commutei

15.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,323(7.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

80%Insured

20%Uninsured