Paris, IL Demographics

A map of Paris's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	7,806	7,836	94.3%	94.5%
Hispanic	192	150	2.3%	1.8%
Multiracial	187	205	2.3%	2.5%
Black	77	45	0.9%	0.5%
Native American/Other	8	15	0.1%	0.2%
Asian	6	40	0.1%	0.5%

Paris, Illinois has an estimated population of 8,276, a less than 1% change from the 8,291 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.3% White, 2.3% Hispanic, 2.3% Multiracial, 0.9% Black, 0.1% Asian, and 0.1% 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 is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois 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 10.6% in 2020 and 10.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Paris is ranked the 260th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 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 259th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Paris's White Population

7,806 residents of Paris, or 94.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Paris is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Paris ranks 250th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paris's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Paris's population has remained roughly unchanged at 94.3%.

Paris is less White than neighboring Vermilion (99.1% White), Redmon (100% White), Blanford (100% White), Chrisman (96.5% White), and St. Bernice (98.9% White).

Paris's Black Population

77 residents of Paris, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Paris is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Paris ranks 826th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paris's Black population has grown by an estimated 71.1%. Black residents' share of Paris's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Paris is more Black than neighboring Vermilion (0% Black), Redmon (0% Black), Blanford (0% Black), and St. Bernice (0% Black). Paris is less Black than neighboring Chrisman (1.2% Black).

Paris's Asian Population

6 residents of Paris, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Paris is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Paris ranks 651st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paris's Asian population has declined by an estimated 85.0%. Asian residents' share of Paris's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Paris is more Asian than neighboring Vermilion (0% Asian), Redmon (0% Asian), Blanford (0% Asian), and St. Bernice (0% Asian). Paris is less Asian than neighboring Chrisman (0.2% Asian).

Paris's Hispanic Population

192 residents of Paris, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Paris is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Paris ranks 1018th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paris's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 28.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Paris's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.3%.

Paris is more Hispanic than neighboring Vermilion (0.9% Hispanic), Redmon (0% Hispanic), Blanford (0% Hispanic), Chrisman (0% Hispanic), and St. Bernice (0% Hispanic).

Paris's Native American/Other Population

8 residents of Paris, or 0.1% 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 Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Paris ranks 1048th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paris's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 46.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Paris's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Paris is more Native American/Other than neighboring Vermilion (0% Native American/Other), Redmon (0% Native American/Other), Blanford (0% Native American/Other), Chrisman (0% Native American/Other), and St. Bernice (0% Native American/Other).

Paris's Multiracial Population

187 residents of Paris, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Paris is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Paris ranks 1126th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paris's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 8.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Paris's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.3%.

Paris is more Multiracial than neighboring Vermilion (0% Multiracial), Redmon (0% Multiracial), Blanford (0% Multiracial), Chrisman (2.1% Multiracial), and St. Bernice (1.1% 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.