Demographics & People — Paris, Missouri
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,326 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~2,400 |
| Median Age | 41.5 |
| Total Households | 513 |
| Family Households | 285 |
| Average Household Size | 2.38 |
| Diversity Index | 0.1032 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,263 |
| Black or African American | 53 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 570 |
| German | 309 |
| English | 178 |
| Irish | 146 |
| Other groups | 132 |
| American | 71 |
| French (except Basque) | 17 |
| Swedish | 13 |
| European | 13 |
| Austrian | 12 |
Language
| English Only | 1,267 |
| Spanish | 12 |
| Population 5+ | 1,282 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 70 |
| Population 18+ | 990 |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Paris, Missouri.