Paris is a city located in Henry County Tennessee. Paris has a 2024 population of 10,360. It is also the county seat of Henry County. Paris is currently growing at a rate of 0.16% annually and its population has increased by 0.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,291 in 2020.
The average household income in Paris is $58,378 with a poverty rate of 25.24%. The median age in Paris is 39.4 years: 38.6 years for males, and 40.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Paris was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,827 | 75.91% |
| Black or African American | 1,889 | 18.32% |
| Two or more races | 507 | 4.92% |
| Other race | 48 | 0.47% |
| Native American | 38 | 0.37% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.02% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,132 | 2.39 | 56.7 | 43.3 |
| Non Family | 1,785 | 1.32 | 46.9 | 53.1 |
| Married | 1,459 | 2.98 | 76.1 | 23.9 |
| Female | 752 | 3.64 | 39.8 | 60.2 |
| Male | 136 | 3.28 | 70.6 | 29.4 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
56.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 641 | 8.85% |
| Associates Degree | 439 | 6.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 988 | 13.64% |
| Graduate Degree | 431 | 5.95% |
| High School Graduate | 3,180 | 43.89% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 488 | 6.74% |
| Some College | 1,078 | 14.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,701 | 4,926 | 1,212 |
| Black | 1,145 | 886 | 106 |
| 2+ Races | 226 | 167 | 20 |
| Hispanic | 159 | 128 | 79 |
| Native American | 38 | 29 | 19 |
| Other Race | 13 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 86.41%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $39,951 | $0 | $39,820 |
| Graduate Degree | $54,219 | $59,750 | $52,216 |
| High School Graduate | $34,519 | $41,111 | $29,309 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,028 | $29,833 | $32,344 |
| Overall | $37,152 | $38,523 | $36,284 |
| Some College | $34,051 | $33,625 | $35,208 |
$37,152
Average Earnings
$38,523
Average Male
$36,284
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.13% of Paris residents speak only English, while 2.87% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.28% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,353 | 1,605 | 21.83% |
| Black | 1,855 | 681 | 36.71% |
| Multiple | 485 | 143 | 29.48% |
| Hispanic | 256 | 108 | 42.19% |
| Other | 48 | 48 | 100% |
| Native | 38 | 20 | 52.63% |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 100% |
25.24%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.78%
Male Poverty Rate
26.39%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Paris is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Paris is White, with 21.83% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.04%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.56%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.98%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.35% |
| High School | 22.85% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 16.64% |
| Some College | 11.78% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 51.14% |
| Female Employed | 8.72% |
| Male Employed | 4.08% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,021 | $72,057 |
| Households | $39,378 | $58,378 |
| Married Families | $77,061 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,441 | $37,353 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.2%
Male Marriage Rate
36.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
658
Number of Veterans
602
Male Veterans
56
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 300 |
| First Gulf War | 112 |
| Second Gulf War | 94 |
| Korea | 56 |
| World War II | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 255 |
| 65 to 74 | 193 |
| 55 to 64 | 109 |
| 35 to 54 | 100 |
| 18 to 34 | 1 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 464 | 7.25% |
| Black | 144 | 10.76% |
| 2+ Races | 30 | 9.12% |
| Native American | 20 | 52.63% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 0.49% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.26%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.6%
Labor Force Participation
49.1%
Employment Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
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.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
60.15%
Born in Paris
98.23%
Native Born
1.77%
Foreign Born
0.15%
Non Citizen
1.62%
Naturalized
98.23% of Paris residents were born in the United States, with 60.15% having been born in Tennessee. 0.15% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 10,447 | 18 | 0.17% |
| 2028 | 10,429 | 17 | 0.16% |
| 2027 | 10,412 | 17 | 0.16% |
| 2026 | 10,395 | 18 | 0.17% |
| 2025 | 10,377 | 17 | 0.16% |
| 2024 | 10,360 | 17 | 0.16% |
| 2023 | 10,343 | 21 | 0.2% |
| 2022 | 10,322 | 34 | 0.33% |
| 2021 | 10,288 | -3 | -0.03% |
| 2020 | 10,291 | 250 | 2.49% |
| 2019 | 10,041 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 10,040 | -26 | -0.26% |
| 2017 | 10,066 | 43 | 0.43% |
| 2016 | 10,023 | 18 | 0.18% |
| 2015 | 10,005 | -51 | -0.51% |
| 2014 | 10,056 | -16 | -0.16% |
| 2013 | 10,072 | -43 | -0.43% |
| 2012 | 10,115 | -50 | -0.49% |
| 2011 | 10,165 | 26 | 0.26% |
| 2010 | 10,139 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 9,763 | 431 | 4.62% |
| 1990 | 9,332 | -1,396 | -13.01% |
| 1980 | 10,728 | 836 | 8.45% |
| 1970 | 9,892 | 567 | 6.08% |
| 1960 | 9,325 | 499 | 5.65% |
| 1950 | 8,826 | 2,431 | 38.01% |
| 1940 | 6,395 | -1,769 | -21.67% |
| 1930 | 8,164 | 3,434 | 72.6% |
| 1920 | 4,730 | 849 | 21.88% |
| 1910 | 3,881 | -6,566 | -62.85% |