Paris, TN

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2024 Population
32,412
US Senator
Marsha Blackburn
Republican Party
US Senator
Bill Hagerty
Republican Party
2024 Poverty Rate
18.3%
0.203% 1-year decrease
2024 Median Household Income
$50,613
4.27% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$160,200
10.3% 1-year growth
2024 Employed Population
13,215
1.78% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Paris, TN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.6% of the residents in Paris, TN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Paris, TN are Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Henry/Carroll (157 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2024, the median property value in Paris, TN was $160,200, and the homeownership rate was 73.5%.

Most people in Paris, TN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Paris, TN was 2 cars per household.

Paris, TN borders Martin, TN, Mayfield, KY, and Murray, KY.

United StatesTennessee

Population & Diversity

Paris, TN is home to a population of 32.4k people, from which 99.6% are citizens. As of 2024, 1.52% of Paris, TN residents were born outside of the country (492 people).

In 2024, there were 13 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (27.8k people) in Paris, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.14k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 852 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.6%
2024 Citizenship
99.5%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 99.6% of Paris, TN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Paris, TN was 99.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Paris, TN
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    27.8k ± 173
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    2.14k ± 250
  3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    852 ± 279
3.01%
Hispanic Population
977 people

In 2024, there were 13 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (27.8k people) in Paris, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.14k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 852 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

3.01% of the people in Paris, TN are hispanic (977 people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Paris, TN as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Tennessee.
Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    96,695 ± 7,581 people
  2. Guatemala
    27,777 ± 4,084 people
  3. India
    24,683 ± 3,850 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Tennessee was Mexico, the natal country of 96,695 Tennessee residents, followed by Guatemala with 27,777 and India with 24,683.

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Foreign-Born Population

1.52%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
492 people
1.58%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
511 people

As of 2024, 1.52% of Paris, TN residents (492 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Paris, TN was 1.58%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    1,006 ± 239
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    466 ± 155
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    243 ± 94

Paris, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.16 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Paris, TN employs 13.2k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Paris, TN were Manufacturing (2,112 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,742 people), and Retail Trade (1,445 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($100,000), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($63,574), and Educational Services ($52,634).

Employment

Occupations

13.2k
2024 Value
± 859
1.78%
1 Year growth
± 9.14%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Paris, TN grew at a rate of 1.78%, from 13k employees to 13.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Paris, TN, are Management Occupations (1,496 people), Production Occupations (1,393 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,366 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Paris, TN.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

13.2k
2024 Value
± 859
1.78%
1 Year growth
± 9.14%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Paris, TN grew at a rate of 1.78%, from 13k employees to 13.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Paris, TN, are Manufacturing (2,112 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,742 people), and Retail Trade (1,445 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Paris, TN, though some of these residents may live in Paris, TN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$41,250
Median earning men ± $2,774
$33,756
Median earning women ± $1,701

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($67,732), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($60,353), and Wholesale Trade ($52,375).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Construction ($144,028), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($41,570), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($40,588).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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3.15%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 3.29M people employed in Tennessee. This represents a 3.15% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.8%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Tennessee.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 57
    Retail Trade
  2. 45
    Retail Trade
  3. 44
    Other Services (except Public Administration)

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The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $81.9k
    Manufacturing
  2. $71.8k
    Health Care and Social Assistance
  3. $51.3k
    Retail Trade

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.703%).

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing the state of Tennessee. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Voting results are not available for Paris, TN. Showing the available data for Tennessee.
2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (64.2%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (34.5%)
    Democratic Party
  3. Robert Kennedy (0.703%)
    Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Tennessee went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.703%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Tennessee for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Tennessee

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Marsha Blackburn
Senator from Tennessee1
Assumed office on January 3, 2019
Bill Hagerty
Senator from Tennessee2
Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing Tennessee.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Tennessee over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Paris, TN awarded 157 degrees. The student population of Paris, TN in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 129 male students and 149 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Paris, TN are White (125 and 79.6%), Unknown (13 and 8.28%), Two or More Races (9 and 5.73%), and Black or African American (6 and 3.82%).

The largest universities in Paris, TN by number of degrees awarded are Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Henry/Carroll (157 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Paris, TN are Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (39 and 24.8%), General Cosmetology (24 and 15.3%), and Building & Property Maintenance (23 and 14.6%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 278 students enrolled in Paris, TN, 46.4% men and 53.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 222 records, of which 51.8% were women and 48.2% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Building & Property Maintenance
    14 degrees awarded
  2. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
    35 degrees awarded
  3. General Cosmetology
    17 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Paris, TN was Building & Property Maintenance with 14 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Paris, TN according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Henry/Carroll
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
157 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Henry/Carroll with 157 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2023, 72 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Paris, TN, which is 0.847 times less than the 85 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 125 degrees mean that there were 9.62 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 13 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Paris, TN was $160,200 in 2024, which is 0.482 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $145,200 to $160,200, a 10.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Paris, TN is 73.5%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Paris, TN have an average commute time of 21.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Paris, TN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$160,200
Median Property Value 2024
±$7,004
$9,891
Median Property Taxes
±$640

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Paris, TN the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Paris, TN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

73.5%
Homeownership
2024
69.2%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 73.5% of the housing units in Paris, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 75.6%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$50,613
Median Household Income
± $2,203
13.5k
Number of Households
± 774

In 2024, the median household income of the 13.5k households in Paris, TN grew to $50,613 from the previous year's value of $48,540.

The following chart displays the households in Paris, TN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Paris, TN is from Tennessee.
0.459
2023 Wage GINI in Tennessee
0.462
2022 Wage GINI in Tennessee

In 2023, the income inequality in Tennessee was 0.459 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.619% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Tennessee was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Tennessee in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Tennessee across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (82.2%)
  2. Worked At Home (7.16%)
  3. Carpooled (5.9%)

In 2024, 82.2% of workers in Paris, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (7.16%) and those who carpooled to work (5.9%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

21.6 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Paris, TN have a shorter commute time (21.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.47% of the workforce in Paris, TN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Paris, TN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Paris, TN have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

18.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Paris, TN (5.83k out of 31.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 6 - 11, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Paris, TN is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

88.7% of the population of Paris, TN has health coverage, with 32.8% on employee plans, 20.3% on Medicaid, 18.1% on Medicare, 15% on non-group plans, and 2.41% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Tennessee see 1,437 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,437 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1779 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 500 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,437 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Tennessee

Primary care physicians in Tennessee see an average of 1,437 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,437 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Tennessee in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.2% under 18 years, 17.1% between 18 and 34 years, 38.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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Uninsured People

11.3%
Uninsured
32.8%
Employer Coverage
20.3%
Medicaid
18.1%
Medicare
15%
Non-Group
2.41%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Paris, TN grew by 0.292% from 11.3% to 11.3%.

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