South Paris, Maine Population 2024

2,574

South Paris is a city located in Oxford County Maine. South Paris has a 2024 population of 2,574. South Paris is currently growing at a rate of 7.65% annually and its population has increased by 39.74% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,842 in 2020.

The average household income in South Paris is $53,133 with a poverty rate of 31.01%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is -. The median age in South Paris is 39.5 years, 39.5 years for males, and 43 years for females.

South Paris Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of South Paris was:

  • White: 100%
  • Black or African American: 0%
  • Native American: 0%
  • Asian: 0%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Other race: 0%
  • Two or more races: 0%
State
Maine
Land Area (mi²)
3.9 sq mi
Density (mi²)
664.10/sq mi
Growth Since 2020
39.74% (732)
The current population of South Paris, Maine is 2,574 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates.The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 1,842.

South Paris, Maine Population 2024

Population by Race

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Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White2,208100%
Black or African American00%
Native American00%
Asian00%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%
Other race00%
Two or more races00%

White

Black or African American

Native American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Other race

Two or more races

South Paris Population by Race

South Paris Population Pyramid 2024

South Paris Median Age

39.5

Total

39.5

Male

43

Female

South Paris Adults

There are 1,590 adults, (533 of whom are seniors) in South Paris.

South Paris Age Dependency

108.9

Age Dependency Ratio

50.4

Old Age Dependency Ratio

58.5

Child Dependency Ratio

South Paris Sex Ratio

Female1,15952.49%
Male1,04947.51%

South Paris Population by Age

South Paris Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Household Type
Count
Average Size
Owner
Renter
All9862.1557.442.6
Non Family5031.0840.459.6
Married2952.3993.96.1
Female1244.1369.430.6
Male645.590100

2.85

Average Family Size

2.15

Average Household Size

57.4%

Rate of Home Ownership

Married

Male

Female

NonFamily

owner

renter

South Paris Households and Families

Male

Female

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Less Than 9th Grade

9th to 12th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Graduate Degree

South Paris Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

South Paris Educational Attainment by Race

High School Graduation Rate

Bachelors Rate

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The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 98.19%.

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 14.25%.

South Paris Educational Attainment by Race

All

Male

Female

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$43,830

Average Earnings

$47,880

Average Male

$36,946

Average Female

South Paris Earnings by Educational Attainment

South Paris Language by Age

Only English

Spanish

Other Indo-European Languages

Asian and Pacific Island Languages

Other Languages

South Paris Language

99.07% of South Paris residents speak only English, while 0.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.93% of the population.

South Paris Language

South Paris Poverty by Race

rate

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Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
White1,98563531.99%

31.01%

Overall Poverty Rate

28.65%

Male Poverty Rate

32.89%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in South Paris

The race most likely to be in poverty in South Paris is White, with 31.99% below the poverty level.

The race least likely to be in poverty in South Paris is White, with 31.99% below the poverty level.

The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 44.77%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 44.84%.

South Paris Poverty

rate

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Rate
Poverty
Some College35.51%
High School20.82%
Less Than 9th Grade18.52%
Bachelors or Greater15.35%

South Paris Poverty Rate by Education

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Rate
Poverty
Male Employed13.7%
Female Employed12.58%
Male Unemployed0%
Female Unemployed0%

South Paris Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

South Paris Income by Household Type

Households

Families

MarriedFamilies

NonFamilies

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mean

median

Income by Household Type

South Paris Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marriage Rates

39.9%

Overall Marriage Rate

48.0%

Male Marriage Rate

33.6%

Female Marriage Rate

South Paris Married by Age and Sex

male

female

South Paris Marriage

The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.

South Paris Marital Status by Race

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

South Paris Marital Status

Second Gulf War

First Gulf War

Vietnam

Korea

World War II

334

Number of Veterans

250

Male Veterans

84

Female Veterans

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South Paris Veterans by War

count

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South Paris Veterans by Age

count

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South Paris Veterans by Race

South Paris Veterans by Education

Less Than 9th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelors or Greater

8.36%

Veteran Poverty Rate

20%

Veteran Disability Rate

South Paris Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

60%

Labor Force Participation

58.3%

Employment Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

South Paris Employment by Age

LaborForceParticipation

South Paris Employment by Race

LaborForceParticipation

South Paris Employment by Education

Origin of Non-Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.

Origin of Naturalized Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

77.26%

Born in South Paris

100%

Native Born

0%

Foreign Born

0%

Non Citizen

0%

Naturalized

Place of Birth

100% of South Paris residents were born in the United States, with 77.26% having been born in Maine. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.

South Paris Place of Birth

Note: data after 2022 is projected based on recent change

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Year
Population
Growth
Growth Rate
20242,5741837.65%
20232,3911838.29%
20222,208391.8%
20212,16932717.75%
20201,842-477-20.57%
20192,3191617.46%
20182,158-457-17.48%
20172,6151536.21%
20162,462-392-13.74%
20152,854-52-1.79%
20142,9061073.82%
20132,799893.28%
20122,710953.63%
20112,61534815.35%
20102,26700%

South Paris Population by Year