Paris, TX

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2021 Population
49,932
0.457% 1-year growth
US Senator
John Cornyn
Republican Party
US Senator
Ted Cruz
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
40.2
1.23% 1-year decrease
2021 Poverty Rate
16.9%
8.29% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$51,561
7.34% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$122,100
12.5% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
22,828
2.88% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Paris, TX had a population of 49.9k people with a median age of 40.2 and a median household income of $51,561. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Paris, TX grew from 49,705 to 49,932, a 0.457% increase and its median household income grew from $48,036 to $51,561, a 7.34% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Paris, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (72.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (13.4%), White (Hispanic) (5.72%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.69%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.32%).

None of the households in Paris, TX 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.

98.3% of the residents in Paris, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Paris, TX are Paris Junior College (2,093 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Paris, TX was $122,100, and the homeownership rate was 65%.

Most people in Paris, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Paris, TX was 2 cars per household.

Paris, TX borders Bonham, TX and Durant, OK.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Paris, TX is home to a population of 49.9k people, from which 98.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.62% of Paris, TX residents were born outside of the country (1.81k people).

In 2021, there were 5.45 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (36.4k people) in Paris, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.68k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.86k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

98.3%
2021 Citizenship
97.7%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.3% of Paris, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Paris, TX was 97.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Paris, TX
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    36.4k ± 247
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    6.68k ± 207
  3. White (Hispanic)
    2.86k ± 334
8.42%
Hispanic Population
4.21k people

In 2021, there were 5.45 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (36.4k people) in Paris, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.68k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.86k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

8.42% of the people in Paris, TX are hispanic (4.21k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Paris, TX as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    2,459,913 ± 36,829 people
  2. India
    290,669 ± 13,170 people
  3. El Salvador
    220,934 ± 11,496 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,459,913 Texas residents, followed by India with 290,669 and El Salvador with 220,934.

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Foreign-Born Population

3.62%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
1.81k people
3.81%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
1.9k people

As of 2021, 3.62% of Paris, TX residents (1.81k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Paris, TX was 3.81%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    878 ± 203
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    565 ± 171
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    518 ± 224

Paris, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.55 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Paris, TX employs 22.8k people. The largest industries in Paris, TX are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,854 people), Manufacturing (3,008 people), and Retail Trade (2,959 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($74,005), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($60,417), and Finance & Insurance ($53,214).

Males in Texas have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,604. The income inequality in Texas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

22.8k
2021 Value
± 1,176
2.88%
1 Year growth
± 7.19%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Paris, TX grew at a rate of 2.88%, from 22.2k employees to 22.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Paris, TX, are Sales & Related Occupations (2,361 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,361 people), and Management Occupations (2,007 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Paris, TX.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

22.8k
2021 Value
± 1,176
2.88%
1 Year growth
± 7.19%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Paris, TX grew at a rate of 2.88%, from 22.2k employees to 22.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Paris, TX, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,854 people), Manufacturing (3,008 people), and Retail Trade (2,959 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Paris, TX, though some of these residents may live in Paris, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$41,759
Median earning men ± $2,897
$27,616
Median earning women ± $1,819

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($66,250), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($51,894), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($49,937).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Manufacturing ($43,813), Public Administration ($39,337), and Wholesale Trade ($37,375).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Texas. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 651
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. 297
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
  3. 255
    Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $830k
    Manufacturing
  2. $318k
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  3. $91.3k
    Retail Trade

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $255B
  2. $212B
  3. $180B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas product (by dollars) was Electronics with $255B, followed by Gasoline ($212B) and Fuel oils ($180B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Texas products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$2.26T
2020 Value in Texas
$4.54T
Projected 2050 Value in Texas
101% growth

In 2020, total outbound Texas trade was $2.26T. This is expected to increase 101% to $4.54T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Texas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $77.7B
  2. $68.4B
  3. $58.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Louisiana with $77.7B, followed by California with $68.4B and Michigan and $58.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Texas shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 52.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.12%).

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Texas

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John Cornyn
Senator from Texas2
Assumed office on December 2, 2002
Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.
Ted Cruz
Senator from Texas1
Assumed office on January 3, 2013

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

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 Texas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Texas have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in Paris, TX awarded 2,093 degrees. The student population of Paris, TX in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,630 male students and 2,735 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Paris, TX are White (1,376 and 66.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (441 and 21.2%), Black or African American (136 and 6.55%), and Two or More Races (42 and 2.02%).

The largest universities in Paris, TX by number of degrees awarded are Paris Junior College (2,093 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Paris, TX are General English Language & Literature (596 and 28.5%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (571 and 27.3%), and Welding Technology (137 and 6.55%).

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 4,365 students enrolled in Paris, TX, 37.3% men and 62.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,684 records, of which 62.1% were women and 37.9% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 571 degree-majors awarded
  2. 59 degree-majors awarded
  3. 35 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Paris, TX was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 571 degrees awarded.

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

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
2,093 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Paris Junior College with 2,093 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2021, 846 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Paris, TX, which is 0.678 times less than the 1,247 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,376 degrees mean that there were 3.12 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 441 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($3,210) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($750) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 1.46% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.43% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (5.58M), Some college (4.95M), and Bachelors Degree (4.04M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Paris, TX was $122,100 in 2021, which is 0.499 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $108,500 to $122,100, a 12.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Paris, TX is 65%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Paris, TX have an average commute time of 19.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Paris, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Paris, TX is $51,561. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Paris, TX was Rockwall County, TX with a value of $111,595, followed by Collin County, TX and Fort Bend County, TX, with respective values of $104,327 and $102,590.

Property

$122,100
Median Property Value 2021
±$8,482
$12,959
Median Property Taxes
±$855

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, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

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Rent vs Own

65%
Homeownership
2021
61.2%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 65% of the housing units in Paris, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 64.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Paris, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Paris, TX was Rockwall County, TX with a value of $111,595, followed by Collin County, TX and Fort Bend County, TX, with respective values of $104,327 and $102,590.

The following map shows all of the counties in Paris, TX colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$51,561
Median Household Income
± $3,131
19.9k
Number of Households
± 1,061

In 2021, the median household income of the 19.9k households in Paris, TX grew to $51,561 from the previous year's value of $48,036.

The following chart displays the households in Paris, TX 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, TX is from Texas.
0.476
2021 Wage GINI in Texas
0.478
2020 Wage GINI in Texas

In 2021, the income inequality in Texas was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.474% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Texas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Texas in comparison to the national average.

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

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (81.4%)
  2. Carpooled (8.02%)
  3. Worked At Home (4.94%)

In 2021, 81.4% of workers in Paris, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.02%) and those who worked at home (4.94%).

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

19.2 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Paris, TX have a shorter commute time (19.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.38% of the workforce in Paris, TX 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, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Paris, TX have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

16.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Paris, TX (8.32k out of 49.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Paris, TX is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

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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82.2% of the population of Paris, TX has health coverage, with 37.6% on employee plans, 16.4% on Medicaid, 13.4% on Medicare, 12.8% on non-group plans, and 1.96% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Texas see 1629 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.792% decrease from the previous year (1642 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1660 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 759 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,629 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Texas

Primary care physicians in Texas see an average of 1,629 patients per year. This represents a 0.792% decrease from the previous year (1,642 patients).

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

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.5% under 18 years, 18.8% between 18 and 34 years, 37% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

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

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Uninsured People

17.8%
Uninsured
37.6%
Employer Coverage
16.4%
Medicaid
13.4%
Medicare
12.8%
Non-Group
1.96%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Paris, TX grew by 5.3% from 16.9% to 17.8%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Paris, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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