Paris
City in Edgar County, Illinois
Paris is a city in Edgar County, Illinois, with 8,291 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 725 ft (221 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Vermilion, 6.1 miles E.
- 8,291residents (2020 Census)
- 725 ftelevation · 221 m
- 5.8 sq miland area · 15.0 km²
- 1,428 / sq mipopulation density
- 61944ZIP code
About Paris
Paris is a city in Edgar County, Illinois, United States. It is 165 miles (266 km) south of Chicago and 90 miles (140 km) west of Indianapolis. The population was 8,291 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat and largest city in Edgar County.
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Living in Paris
- Median household income
- $53,927
- Median home value
- $75,700
- Median rent
- $777/mo
- Median age
- 42.4
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Paris had 8,291 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,291 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,428 per sq mi (552 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Paris at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Edgar County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 8,291 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.80 sq mi (15.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.38 sq mi (0.99 km²) |
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.6143° N, 87.6926° W |
| ZIP code | 61944 |
| Official website | parisillinois.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1757628 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Paris
- Vermilion6.1 mi E
- Redmon9.2 mi W
- Libertyville, IN9.3 mi E
- Blanford, IN9.9 mi NE
- St. Bernice, IN11.3 mi NE
- Centenary, IN12.2 mi E
- New Goshen, IN12.6 mi E
- Universal, IN12.6 mi E
- Chrisman13.2 mi N
- Kansas13.8 mi W
- St. Mary of the Woods, IN14.0 mi SE
- Metcalf14.2 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Paris
What county is Paris in?
Paris is in Edgar County, Illinois.
What is the population of Paris, IL?
8,291 people lived in Paris at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Paris, IL?
The ZIP code of Paris is 61944.
What is the elevation of Paris?
725 feet (221 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Paris?
Vermilion (6.1 mi), Redmon (9.2 mi), Libertyville (9.3 mi), Blanford (9.9 mi), St. Bernice (11.3 mi).
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