Living in Paris, Mississippi

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Paris · Census data 2020–2024

Paris has 302 residents with a median age of 46.5. .

Paris is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Paris at a glance

Population
302
Median age
46.5State: 38.6
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
0%

Is Paris a good place to live?

Cons: A poverty rate of 100%.

The weather is best in April–May and September–October.

Housing in Paris: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
82
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
0%Includes seasonal homes
Average household size
3.68

Paris demographics

Population
302
Median age
46.5
Under 18
24.8%
65 and older
27.2%
Households
82
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
0%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Paris ›

Education in Paris

0% of adults 25 and older in Paris have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Paris0%
Mississippi25.1%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Paris

Unemployment rate
—State: 5.8%
Average commute
—State: 26 min
Work from home
—
Drive alone
—
Public transit
—
Walk to work
—
Homes with broadband
100%

Paris vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Paris302———
Taylor245$80,208$283,900$1,021
Water Valley3,376$42,684$135,500$606
Oxford26,411$64,451$385,700$1,071
Bruce1,483$26,923$71,700$643
Toccopola280$39,083$97,600$975
Randolph613$48,029$218,700—
Pittsboro300$42,216——
Thaxton688$77,500$231,500$820

More for people moving to Paris

Paris ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›

Living in Paris: FAQ

Is Paris, MS a good place to live?

Minuses: a poverty rate of 100%.

What is the median age in Paris?

The median age in Paris is 46.5 years (Mississippi: 38.6).

How educated is Paris?

0% of adults in Paris have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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