Demographics & People — Paris, Texas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 24,678 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~25,000 |
| Median Age | 35.8 |
| Total Households | 10,137 |
| Family Households | 6,048 |
| Average Household Size | 2.36 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 16,293 |
| Black or African American | 5,559 |
| Asian | 340 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,831 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 8,531 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 7,800 |
| American | 3,768 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,528 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 2,342 |
| English | 1,885 |
| Irish | 1,663 |
| German | 1,189 |
| European | 433 |
| French (except Basque) | 382 |
Language
| English Only | 21,054 |
| Spanish | 1,442 |
| Population 5+ | 22,879 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 1,371 |
| Population 18+ | 18,602 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 15.9 minutes |
| Work from Home | 7.8% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Paris, Texas.