Demographics & People — Paris, Tennessee
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 10,313 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~10,400 |
| Median Age | 38.5 |
| Total Households | 4,148 |
| Family Households | 2,169 |
| Average Household Size | 2.39 |
| Diversity Index | 0.3659 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 7,772 |
| Black or African American | 1,876 |
| Asian | 62 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 340 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| American | 3,479 |
| Other groups | 2,357 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,060 |
| English | 1,040 |
| Irish | 869 |
| German | 547 |
| Polish | 309 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 279 |
| Scottish | 248 |
| Italian | 238 |
Language
| English Only | 9,473 |
| Spanish | 140 |
| Population 5+ | 9,827 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 658 |
| Population 18+ | 8,119 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 16.5 minutes |
| Work from Home | 6.1% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Paris, Tennessee.