Paris, TN Demographics

A map of Paris's Population by Race

Paris, Tennessee had a population of 10,316 in 2020. It was 73.2% White, 16.7% Black, 1.3% Asian, 2.8% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 5.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Paris, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Paris is the 63rd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Paris's White Population

7,547 residents of Paris identify as White, or 73.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Paris roughly similar to the White share of the population of Tennessee (70.9% White). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Paris is ranked #433 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Paris is more White than neighboring Henry (67.3% White). Paris is less White than neighboring Whitlock (89.5% White), Puryear (89.8% White), Buchanan (95.8% White), and Cottage Grove (77.3% White).

Paris's Black Population

1,723 residents of Paris identify as Black, or 16.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Paris roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Tennessee (15.7% Black). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Paris is ranked #54 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Paris is more Black than neighboring Whitlock (2.1% Black), Henry (8.5% Black), Puryear (4.2% Black), Buchanan (1.4% Black), and Cottage Grove (3% Black).

Paris's Asian Population

131 residents of Paris identify as Asian, or 1.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Paris roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Tennessee (1.9% Asian). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Paris is ranked #73 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Paris is more Asian than neighboring Whitlock (1.1% Asian), Henry (0% Asian), Puryear (0% Asian), Buchanan (0% Asian), and Cottage Grove (0% Asian).

Paris's Hispanic Population

287 residents of Paris identify as Hispanic, or 2.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Paris roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Tennessee (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Paris is ranked #248 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Paris is more Hispanic than neighboring Whitlock (2.1% Hispanic), Buchanan (1.4% Hispanic), and Cottage Grove (0% Hispanic). Paris is less Hispanic than neighboring Henry (20.9% Hispanic).

Paris's Native American/Other Population

97 residents of Paris identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Paris roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Tennessee (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Paris is ranked #79 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Paris is more Native American/Other than neighboring Henry (0.2% Native American/Other), and Puryear (0.1% Native American/Other). Paris is less Native American/Other than neighboring Whitlock (1.1% Native American/Other), Buchanan (1.4% Native American/Other), and Cottage Grove (4.5% Native American/Other).

Paris's Multiracial Population

531 residents of Paris identify as Multiracial, or 5.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Paris roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Tennessee (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Paris is ranked #84 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Paris is more Multiracial than neighboring Whitlock (4.2% Multiracial), Henry (3.1% Multiracial), Puryear (3% Multiracial), and Buchanan (0% Multiracial). Paris is less Multiracial than neighboring Cottage Grove (15.2% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.