West Paris
Town in Oxford County, Maine
West Paris is a town in Oxford County, Maine, with 1,766 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 571 ft (174 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Paris, 5.2 miles S.
- 1,766residents (2020 Census)
- 571 ftelevation · 174 m
- 24.2 sq miland area · 62.8 km²
- 73 / sq mipopulation density
- 04289ZIP code
About West Paris
West Paris is a town in Oxford County, Maine, United States. West Paris is included in the Lewiston-Auburn, Maine metropolitan New England City and Town Area. Originally settled in 1771 for land that what was deemed "superior for pasturage, hay crops, and orchards", West Paris became a center of Finnish immigrant settlement in the 19th century, with many if the town's current residents being descendants of the original Finnish settlers (Finnish: suomalaiset, IPA: [ˈsuo̯mɑlɑi̯set]). Once part of the neighboring town of Paris, Maine, West Paris seceded from Paris and was incorporated in September 1957. The population was 1,766 at the 2020 census.
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Living in West Paris
- Median household income
- $56,324
- Median home value
- $193,000
- Median rent
- $838/mo
- Median age
- 46
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West Paris had 1,766 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,766 |
|---|---|
| Density | 73 per sq mi (28 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
West Paris at a glance
| State | Maine (ME) |
|---|---|
| County | Oxford County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,766 (2020) |
| Land area | 24.25 sq mi (62.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.16 sq mi (0.41 km²) |
| Elevation | 571 ft (174 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.3193° N, 70.5226° W |
| ZIP code | 04289 |
| Official website | westparisme.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2301783890 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near West Paris
- Paris5.2 mi S
- Sumner5.6 mi NE
- Woodstock5.9 mi N
- Greenwood6.8 mi W
- South Paris7.0 mi S
- Norway7.8 mi SW
- Buckfield8.7 mi SE
- Hebron10.1 mi SE
- Peru10.4 mi N
- Hartford10.8 mi NE
- Oxford12.3 mi S
- Waterford12.7 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about West Paris
What county is West Paris in?
West Paris is in Oxford County, Maine.
What is the population of West Paris, ME?
1,766 people lived in West Paris at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of West Paris, ME?
The ZIP code of West Paris is 04289.
What is the elevation of West Paris?
571 feet (174 m) above sea level.
What towns are near West Paris?
Paris (5.2 mi), Sumner (5.6 mi), Woodstock (5.9 mi), Greenwood (6.8 mi), South Paris (7.0 mi).
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