South Paris, ME Demographics

A map of South Paris's Population by Race

South Paris, Maine has an estimated population of 2,210, a slight increase from the 2,183 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.5% White, 3.5% Hispanic, 1.0% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Paris, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Paris has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Maine overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In South Paris, that probability was 15.4% in 2020 and 8.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Paris is ranked the 63rd most populous place in Maine, out of 155 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). South Paris was ranked the 65th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Paris's White Population

2,110 residents of South Paris, or 95.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Paris is higher than in Maine overall, where 89.9% of the population is White. South Paris ranks 84th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Paris's White population has grown by an estimated 5.2%. White residents' share of South Paris's population has increased from 91.8% to 95.5%.

South Paris is more White than neighboring Norway (89.5% White), Oxford (86.3% White), Mechanic Falls (90.5% White), Casco (75.2% White), and Bridgton (91.4% White).

South Paris's Black Population

0 residents of South Paris, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Paris is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. South Paris ranks 98th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Paris's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of South Paris's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

South Paris is less Black than neighboring Norway (0.3% Black), Casco (0.6% Black), and Bridgton (0.5% Black).

South Paris's Asian Population

0 residents of South Paris, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Paris is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 1.1% of the population is Asian. South Paris ranks 122nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Paris's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of South Paris's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

South Paris is less Asian than neighboring Mechanic Falls (1.8% Asian), and Bridgton (0.6% Asian).

South Paris's Hispanic Population

77 residents of South Paris, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Paris is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 2.2% of the population is Hispanic. South Paris ranks 53rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Paris's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 75.0%. Hispanic residents' share of South Paris's population has increased from 2.0% to 3.5%.

South Paris is more Hispanic than neighboring Norway (1.1% Hispanic), Oxford (1.1% Hispanic), Mechanic Falls (0% Hispanic), Casco (0% Hispanic), and Bridgton (1.9% Hispanic).

South Paris's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of South 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 South Paris is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. South Paris ranks 49th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Paris's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Paris's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

South Paris is less Native American/Other than neighboring Norway (1.2% Native American/Other), Oxford (1.3% Native American/Other), Mechanic Falls (0.1% Native American/Other), and Bridgton (1.1% Native American/Other).

South Paris's Multiracial Population

23 residents of South Paris, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Paris is slightly lower than in Maine overall, where 4.2% of the population is Multiracial. South Paris ranks 39th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Paris's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 77.0%. Multiracial residents' share of South Paris's population has decreased from 4.6% to 1.0%.

South Paris is less Multiracial than neighboring Norway (7.8% Multiracial), Oxford (11.3% Multiracial), Mechanic Falls (7.7% Multiracial), Casco (24.1% Multiracial), and Bridgton (4.4% 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.