Paris is a city located in Monroe County Missouri. Paris has a 2024 population of 1,152. It is also the county seat of Monroe County. Paris is currently declining at a rate of -0.09% annually and its population has decreased by -0.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,154 in 2020.
The average household income in Paris is $70,122 with a poverty rate of 14.15%. The median age in Paris is 41.5 years: 34.4 years for males, and 43.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Paris was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,313 | 94.8% |
| Black or African American | 47 | 3.39% |
| Two or more races | 12 | 0.87% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.79% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.14% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 474 | 2.72 | 78.1 | 21.9 |
| Married | 221 | 3.09 | 85.5 | 14.5 |
| Non Family | 160 | 1.29 | 67.5 | 32.5 |
| Female | 65 | 5.08 | 73.8 | 26.2 |
| Male | 28 | 2.57 | 89.3 | 10.7 |
3.37
Average Family Size
2.72
Average Household Size
78.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 49 | 5.55% |
| Associates Degree | 69 | 7.81% |
| Bachelors Degree | 135 | 15.29% |
| Graduate Degree | 73 | 8.27% |
| High School Graduate | 367 | 41.56% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20 | 2.27% |
| Some College | 170 | 19.25% |
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 | 852 | 798 | 205 |
| Black | 28 | 13 | 0 |
| Other Race | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Hispanic | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,500 | $76,417 | $47,404 |
| Graduate Degree | $47,386 | $0 | $45,909 |
| High School Graduate | $40,682 | $41,389 | $34,643 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $28,125 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,800 | $42,708 | $34,474 |
| Some College | $26,250 | $0 | $26,375 |
$39,800
Average Earnings
$42,708
Average Male
$34,474
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.88% of Paris residents speak only English, while 1.12% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.82% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,214 | 159 | 13.1% |
| Islander | 11 | 11 | 100% |
| Multiple | 11 | 11 | 100% |
14.15%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.19%
Male Poverty Rate
19.15%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Paris is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Paris is White, with 13.1% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.61%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.72%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.85%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.91% |
| Some College | 16.59% |
| High School | 12.34% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.48% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 10.62% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $79,688 | $85,358 |
| Households | $58,173 | $70,122 |
| Married Families | $87,266 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $20,000 | $31,488 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.8%
Male Marriage Rate
40.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
70
Number of Veterans
68
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 23 |
| World War II | 12 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 1 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 27 |
| 55 to 64 | 23 |
| 65 to 74 | 14 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 69 | 7.42% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 8.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.77%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.54%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.9%
Labor Force Participation
55%
Employment Rate
1.7%
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
74.8%
Born in Paris
98.84%
Native Born
1.16%
Foreign Born
1.01%
Non Citizen
0.14%
Naturalized
98.84% of Paris residents were born in the United States, with 74.8% having been born in Missouri. 1.01% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,151 | 0 | 0% |
| 2028 | 1,151 | 0 | 0% |
| 2027 | 1,151 | -1 | -0.09% |
| 2026 | 1,152 | 0 | 0% |
| 2025 | 1,152 | 0 | 0% |
| 2024 | 1,152 | -1 | -0.09% |
| 2023 | 1,153 | 9 | 0.79% |
| 2022 | 1,144 | -10 | -0.87% |
| 2021 | 1,154 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 1,154 | -10 | -0.86% |
| 2019 | 1,164 | -2 | -0.17% |
| 2018 | 1,166 | 4 | 0.34% |
| 2017 | 1,162 | -7 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 1,169 | -2 | -0.17% |
| 2015 | 1,171 | -15 | -1.26% |
| 2014 | 1,186 | -10 | -0.84% |
| 2013 | 1,196 | 5 | 0.42% |
| 2012 | 1,191 | -6 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 1,197 | -18 | -1.48% |
| 2010 | 1,215 | 0 | 0% |