Paris

County:: Henry County
County Seat:: Yes
Area (mi²):: 12.909
State:: Tennessee

Paris is a city located in Henry County, Tennessee. Paris has a 2025 population of 10,377. 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 0.84% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,291 in 2020.

The average household income in Paris is $60,637 with a poverty rate of 24.83%. The median age in Paris is 39.3 years: 38.6 years for males, and 39.8 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of Paris includes 75.36% White, 18.19% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Other race

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	7,772	75.36%
Black or African American	1,876	18.19%
Two or more races	465	4.51%
Other race	95	0.92%
Asian	62	0.6%
Native American	43	0.42%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%

Paris Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Paris' average per capita income is $38,526. Household income levels show a median of $39,365. The poverty rate stands at 24.83%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.

Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.

Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.

Name	Median	Mean
Married Families	$85,563	-
Families	$59,925	$80,454
Households	$39,365	$60,637
Non Families	$29,306	$36,137

$38,526

Average Income

$39,365

Median Household Income

24.83%

Poverty Rate