Paris, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Paris, Texas is 24,678 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 135th-largest city in Texas. The median household income is $45,439, the median home value is $128,300, and the median age is 36.4.
The population has declined 0.9% since 2010 (25,266 → 25,037).
24,678
Population
701
People / sq mi
$45,439
Median Income
$128,300
Median Home Value
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Paris covers 35.2 sq mi of land at 701 people per square mile.
About Paris, TX
The poverty rate is what most separates Paris from the typical city: 22.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. Paris is a city in Texas with a population of 24,678.
Incomes are among the lowest of comparable places, with a median household income of $45,439, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the highest of comparable US cities: 22.7%, above the national 12.4%. Housing costs are among the lowest of comparable places: a median home value of $128,300, with typical rent around $903.
Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 20.2%, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the lower side here, at 6.3%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 16 minutes each way.
The elevated poverty rate is the context for the rest of the profile in Paris: it pulls on median income, housing tenure, and the share of residents with a college degree.
Paris city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Paris city had a population of 25,266 in 2010 and 25,037 in 2024, a -0.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 25,266 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.06%.
25,037
Population (2024)
25,266
Population (2010)
25,266
Peak (2010)
-0.06%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 25,266 |
| 2011 | 25,213 |
| 2012 | 25,056 |
| 2013 | 24,725 |
| 2014 | 24,839 |
| 2015 | 24,780 |
| 2016 | 24,799 |
| 2017 | 24,777 |
| 2018 | 24,818 |
| 2019 | 24,847 |
| 2020 | 24,504 |
| 2021 | 24,649 |
| 2022 | 24,679 |
| 2023 | 24,941 |
| 2024 | 25,037 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 66.0% |
| Black or African American | 22.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$45,439
Median Household Income
$25,526
Per Capita Income
22.7%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$128,300
Median Home Value
$903
Median Rent
48.1%
Owner-Occupied
Education
88.9%
High School+
20.2%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.1%
Drive Alone
75.8%
Public Transit
6.3%
Work From Home
16.4 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
21.2%
Foreign Born
92.0%
Non-English at Home
6.7%
Veterans
19.0%
With Disability
80.3%
Health Insurance
91.0%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 28.0% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 9.6% |
| Construction | 8.1% |
| Manufacturing | 7.7% |
| Retail Trade | 7.0% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 7.0% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 5.3% |
| Public Administration | 3.5% |
| Information | 3.4% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 2.1% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Paris, Texas has a population of 24,678 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 135th-largest city in Texas.
The median household income in Paris, Texas is $45,439, with 22.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Paris, Texas is $128,300, with median monthly rent at $903 and a homeownership rate of 48.1%.
The median age in Paris, Texas is 36.4 years. The population is 49.0% male and 51.0% female.
The population has declined 0.9% since 2010 (25,266 → 25,037).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.