South Paris is a CDP located in Oxford County Maine. South Paris has a 2024 population of 2,198. South Paris is currently declining at a rate of -0.23% annually but its population has increased by 19.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,842 in 2020.
The average household income in South Paris is $59,735 with a poverty rate of 29.43%. The median age in South Paris is 38.9 years: 44 years for males, and 38.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of South Paris was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,493 | 97% |
| Two or more races | 77 | 3% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,014 | 2.43 | 56.3 | 43.7 |
| Non Family | 490 | 1.08 | 33.5 | 66.5 |
| Married | 290 | 2.51 | 94.5 | 5.5 |
| Female | 156 | 4.88 | 75.6 | 24.4 |
| Male | 78 | 5.67 | 19.2 | 80.8 |
3.18
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
56.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 70 | 4.12% |
| Associates Degree | 362 | 21.28% |
| Bachelors Degree | 234 | 13.76% |
| Graduate Degree | 62 | 3.64% |
| High School Graduate | 634 | 37.27% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5 | 0.29% |
| Some College | 334 | 19.64% |
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 | 1,678 | 1,603 | 296 |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 8 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 17.64%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,197 | $64,757 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $51,120 | $51,589 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,982 | $50,547 | $37,820 |
| Some College | $37,204 | $36,893 | $37,470 |
$45,982
Average Earnings
$50,547
Average Male
$37,820
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.82% of South Paris residents speak only English, while 1.18% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.18% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,309 | 689 | 29.84% |
| Multiple | 77 | 15 | 19.48% |
29.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.12%
Male Poverty Rate
31.4%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in South Paris is White, with 29.84% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in South Paris is Multiple, with 19.48% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.69%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 49.13%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 34.23% |
| High School | 28.31% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 16.48% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6.67% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 11.05% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 15.58% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,367 | $67,313 |
| Households | $56,823 | $59,735 |
| Married Families | $96,221 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $35,482 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.6%
Male Marriage Rate
34.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
313
Number of Veterans
241
Male Veterans
72
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 120 |
| Vietnam | 45 |
| Second Gulf War | 40 |
| Korea | 31 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 146 |
| 35 to 54 | 82 |
| 75+ | 69 |
| 65 to 74 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 313 | 18.27% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.26%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.76%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.5%
Labor Force Participation
58.5%
Employment Rate
0%
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
73.46%
Born in South Paris
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of South Paris residents were born in the United States, with 73.46% having been born in Maine. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,198 | -5 | -0.23% |
| 2023 | 2,203 | -5 | -0.23% |
| 2022 | 2,208 | 39 | 1.8% |
| 2021 | 2,169 | 327 | 17.75% |
| 2020 | 1,842 | -477 | -20.57% |
| 2019 | 2,319 | 161 | 7.46% |
| 2018 | 2,158 | -457 | -17.48% |
| 2017 | 2,615 | 153 | 6.21% |
| 2016 | 2,462 | -392 | -13.74% |
| 2015 | 2,854 | -52 | -1.79% |
| 2014 | 2,906 | 107 | 3.82% |
| 2013 | 2,799 | 89 | 3.28% |
| 2012 | 2,710 | 95 | 3.63% |
| 2011 | 2,615 | 348 | 15.35% |
| 2010 | 2,267 | 0 | 0% |