Demographics & People — Paris, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 8,154 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~8,600 |
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| Median Age | 42.4 |
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| Total Households | 3,965 |
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| Family Households | 2,443 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.0 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0376 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 7,816 |
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| Black or African American | 58 |
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| Asian | 6 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 88 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 3,482 |
| German | 1,465 |
| Irish | 1,223 |
| English | 1,065 |
| Other groups | 1,049 |
| American | 702 |
| Swedish | 187 |
| Italian | 151 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 134 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 132 |
Language
| English Only | 7,663 |
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| Spanish | 85 |
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| Population 5+ | 7,851 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 439 |
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| Population 18+ | 6,767 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 14.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 1.4% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Paris, Illinois.
