West Paris town is located in Oxford County Maine. West Paris town has a 2024 population of 1,791. West Paris town is currently growing at a rate of 0.06% annually and its population has increased by 1.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,770 in 2020.
The average household income in West Paris town is $60,800 with a poverty rate of 13.56%. The median age in West Paris town is 47.9 years: 46.1 years for males, and 51.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Paris town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,873 | 94.6% |
| Two or more races | 86 | 4.34% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.45% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.3% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 0.25% |
| Other race | 1 | 0.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 702 | 2.67 | 76.8 | 23.2 |
| Married | 392 | 3.1 | 89.5 | 10.5 |
| Non Family | 212 | 1.22 | 52.4 | 47.6 |
| Female | 57 | 5.09 | 63.2 | 36.8 |
| Male | 41 | 2.66 | 100 | 0 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.67
Average Household Size
76.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 119 | 7.91% |
| Associates Degree | 157 | 10.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 235 | 15.63% |
| Graduate Degree | 62 | 4.12% |
| High School Graduate | 629 | 41.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40 | 2.66% |
| Some College | 262 | 17.42% |
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 | 1,424 | 1,265 | 284 |
| 2+ Races | 63 | 63 | 1 |
| Native American | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Asian | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Black | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,534 | $23,750 | $43,446 |
| Graduate Degree | $91,250 | $79,167 | $107,750 |
| High School Graduate | $34,453 | $36,083 | $24,167 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,346 | $0 | $31,731 |
| Overall | $36,071 | $34,766 | $37,216 |
| Some College | $36,250 | $52,750 | $23,558 |
$36,071
Average Earnings
$34,766
Average Male
$37,216
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.98% of West Paris town residents speak only English, while 2.02% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.64% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,781 | 238 | 13.36% |
| Multiple | 86 | 17 | 19.77% |
| Other | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 1 | 100% |
13.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.96%
Male Poverty Rate
9.66%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Paris town is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Paris town is White, with 13.36% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.46%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.06%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.48%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.43% |
| Some College | 18.94% |
| High School | 10.81% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.41% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 7.14% |
| Female Employed | 5.12% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,200 | $69,586 |
| Households | $54,338 | $60,800 |
| Married Families | $68,102 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $16,429 | $28,676 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.6%
Male Marriage Rate
48.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
164
Number of Veterans
154
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 96 |
| First Gulf War | 27 |
| Korea | 13 |
| Second Gulf War | 9 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 58 |
| 75+ | 53 |
| 55 to 64 | 31 |
| 35 to 54 | 22 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 150 | 9.63% |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 22.22% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
23.17%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.2%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.1%
Labor Force Participation
48.9%
Employment Rate
2.3%
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
69.55%
Born in West Paris town
98.43%
Native Born
1.57%
Foreign Born
0.51%
Non Citizen
1.06%
Naturalized
98.43% of West Paris town residents were born in the United States, with 69.55% having been born in Maine. 0.51% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,796 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2028 | 1,795 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2027 | 1,794 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2026 | 1,793 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2025 | 1,792 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2024 | 1,791 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2023 | 1,790 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2022 | 1,789 | 6 | 0.34% |
| 2021 | 1,783 | 13 | 0.73% |
| 2020 | 1,770 | 80 | 4.73% |
| 2019 | 1,690 | -2 | -0.12% |
| 2018 | 1,692 | -63 | -3.59% |
| 2017 | 1,755 | -2 | -0.11% |
| 2016 | 1,757 | -6 | -0.34% |
| 2015 | 1,763 | -10 | -0.56% |
| 2014 | 1,773 | -6 | -0.34% |
| 2013 | 1,779 | -11 | -0.61% |
| 2012 | 1,790 | -13 | -0.72% |
| 2011 | 1,803 | -5 | -0.28% |
| 2010 | 1,808 | 0 | 0% |