Paris, AR Demographics

A map of Paris's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,975	2,709	90.6%	85.3%
Asian	140	30	4.3%	0.9%
Hispanic	68	140	2.1%	4.4%
Multiracial	62	189	1.9%	6.0%
Black	39	73	1.2%	2.3%
Native American/Other	0	35	0.0%	1.1%

Paris, Arkansas has an estimated population of 3,284, an increase from the 3,176 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.6% White, 4.3% Asian, 2.1% Hispanic, 1.9% Multiracial, 1.2% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Paris, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Paris has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Arkansas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Paris, that probability was 26.6% in 2020 and 17.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Paris is ranked the 100th most populous place in Arkansas, out of 625 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Paris was ranked the 102nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Paris's White Population

2,975 residents of Paris, or 90.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Paris is significantly higher than in Arkansas overall, where 67.4% of the population is White. Paris ranks 283rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paris's White population has grown by an estimated 9.8%. White residents' share of Paris's population has increased from 85.3% to 90.6%.

Paris is more White than neighboring Denning (78.8% White), and Blue Mountain (44.6% White). Paris is less White than neighboring Alix (100% White), and Caulksville (96.4% White).

Paris's Black Population

39 residents of Paris, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Paris is considerably lower than in Arkansas overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Paris ranks 269th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paris's Black population has declined by an estimated 46.6%. Black residents' share of Paris's population has decreased from 2.3% to 1.2%.

Paris is more Black than neighboring Subiaco (0% Black), Alix (0% Black), Denning (0% Black), and Caulksville (0% Black). Paris is less Black than neighboring Blue Mountain (20.9% Black).

Paris's Asian Population

140 residents of Paris, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Paris is slightly higher than in Arkansas overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Paris ranks 111th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paris's Asian population has grown by an estimated 366.7%. Asian residents' share of Paris's population has increased from 0.9% to 4.3%.

Paris is more Asian than neighboring Alix (0% Asian), Denning (0% Asian), Caulksville (0% Asian), and Blue Mountain (0% Asian). Paris is less Asian than neighboring Subiaco (4.9% Asian).

Paris's Hispanic Population

68 residents of Paris, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Paris is lower than in Arkansas overall, where 9% of the population is Hispanic. Paris ranks 232nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paris's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 51.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Paris's population has decreased from 4.4% to 2.1%.

Paris is more Hispanic than neighboring Alix (0% Hispanic), and Caulksville (0.5% Hispanic). Paris is less Hispanic than neighboring Subiaco (2.2% Hispanic), Denning (14.7% Hispanic), and Blue Mountain (11.5% Hispanic).

Paris's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Paris, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Paris is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Paris ranks 207th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paris's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Paris's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Paris is less Native American/Other than neighboring Denning (0.8% Native American/Other).

Paris's Multiracial Population

62 residents of Paris, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Paris is slightly lower than in Arkansas overall, where 6.3% of the population is Multiracial. Paris ranks 176th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paris's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 67.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Paris's population has decreased from 6.0% to 1.9%.

Paris is more Multiracial than neighboring Alix (0% Multiracial). Paris is less Multiracial than neighboring Subiaco (2.2% Multiracial), Denning (5.7% Multiracial), Caulksville (3.1% Multiracial), and Blue Mountain (23% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.